Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Planning

Wisconsin Power & Light Co.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Power & Light Co. seeks Engineers (EngineerI, II, or III) based on experience in Grid Planning. The role includes responsibilities in safety, customer focus, technical application, and planning.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess varying degrees of experience. Key skills required include Power Systems Planning and Data Analysis. This position promotes equal opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• EngineerIII requires 5 years of related experience.
• EngineerII requires 2 years of related experience.
• EngineerI requires minimum specified experience.
• Project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow safety standards and develop awareness of risk.
• Identify and mitigate unsafe conditions and apply risk methodologies.
• Communicate technical concepts and collaborate across teams.
• Apply engineering standards and recommend process improvements.
• Support budgeting and multi-year planning in project management.

Skills

Cost Optimization

Data Analysis

Feasibility Studies

Grid Interconnection Studies

Power Engineering

Power Flow Analysis and Modeling

Power Systems Performance Monitoring

Power Systems Planning

Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis

Standards Compliance

Transient Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering program

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Engineers applying at this position will be hired as EngineerI, EngineerII or EngineerIII Grid Planning, depending on experience.

Developmental Progression (What you will do)

• 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

• EngineerIII Grid Planning: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering program; minimum 5years related experience.
• EngineerII Grid Planning: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering program; minimum 2years related experience.
• EngineerI Grid Planning: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering program; minimum required experience.
• Preferred Experience: Project management experience, ability to work with subcontractors and cross‑functional teams; expertise in a specific discipline; 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 Monitoring
• Power Systems Planning
• Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis
• Standards Compliance
• Transient Analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 will be required to successfully complete a background check and a drug screen, where applicable.