Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Planning

Alliant Energy; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Iowa is hiring Engineers for Grid Planning at levels I–III to help design the grid of tomorrow and grow with a developmental progression. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, with level-based experience expectations and preferred internships or co-ops.

Alliant offers safety, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work culture. This role emphasizes safety, risk management, technical studies, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable power delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• Experience varies by level (I–III Grid Planning).
• Internships or co-ops in engineering are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate system issues with risk-focused approaches.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration on planning, modeling, and interconnection studies.
• Support budgeting, scope development, and project sequencing.

Skills

Data Analysis

Power Engineering

Grid Interconnection

Power Flow Analysis

Standards Compliance

Transient Analysis

Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Engineer I - Grid Planning, Engineer II - Grid Planning, Engineer III - Grid Planning:From early-career engineers to seasoned planning leaders, we're building our Grid Planning team-join us at the level that fits your experience and help design the grid of tomorrow.

***This position can be hired as either an Engineer I Grid Planning, Engineer II Grid Planning or an Engineer III Grid Planning depending on experience***

What You Will Do (Developmental Progression)

Safety, Risk & Compliance

• Foundational: Learns and follows safety standards; develops awareness of risk and regulatory requirements.
• Intermediate: Identifies and mitigates unsafe conditions, applies risk methodologies, and interprets regulations to address system issues.
• Advanced: Leads safety and compliance efforts, proactively mitigates complex risks, and influences standards and practices.

Customer Focus & Problem Solving

• Foundational: Learns customer needs and supports identification of basic issues and solutions.
• Intermediate: Proactively identifies and resolves moderately complex problems aligned to customer needs.
• Advanced: Anticipates needs and leads resolution of complex system and operational challenges.

Communication, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Foundational: Builds relationships and develops communication skills with support.
• Intermediate: Communicates technical concepts clearly, facilitates discussions, and collaborates across teams.
• Advanced: Leads stakeholder engagement, influences decisions, and drives alignment across functions.

Technical Application, Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Foundational: Applies engineering standards and processes to solve routine problems with guidance.
• Intermediate: Applies standards independently and recommends process improvements.
• Advanced: Leads technical direction, shapes standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Planning, Financial & Work Management

• Foundational: Learns budgeting, planning, and basic financial concepts (capital vs. O&M).
• Intermediate: Supports budgeting and multi-year planning; develops moderately complex scopes of work with cost, sequencing, and prioritization.
• Advanced: Leads planning and budgeting efforts, manages complex scopes, and guides investment decisions.

Systems Analysis, Modeling & Technical Studies

• Foundational: Learns system modeling tools and performs basic analyses with support.
• Intermediate: Builds moderately complex models and supports technical studies, including interconnection and power quality.
• Advanced: Leads complex system analysis, modeling, and technical decision-making.

Agreements, Projects & Organizational Contribution

• Foundational: Develops understanding of agreements, project processes, and team roles.
• Intermediate: Supports development of agreements, contributes to cross-functional work, and executes moderately complex projects.
• Advanced: Leads agreement development, cross-functional initiatives, and delivers strategic outcomes aligned to organizational goals.

Requirements:

• Engineer III Grid Planning:Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required5 years of related experience
• Engineer II Grid Planning:Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required2 years of related experience
• Engineer I Grid Planning:Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

Preferred Experience:

• Project management experience, along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline

Previous technical and/or professional experience An internship or co-op in engineering

Key Skills

• Cost Optimization
• Data Analysis
• Feasibility Studies
• Grid Interconnection Studies
• Power Engineering
• Power Flow Analysis and Modeling
• Power Systems Performance MonitoringPower Systems Planning
• Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis
• Standards Compliance
• Transient Analysis

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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