Engineer II - Construction

Alliant Energy Corp Serv Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Engineer II - Power Generation to support renewable energy and generation projects, collaborating with experienced engineers and project teams to plan, engineer, and develop wind and utility-scale energy initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience across project phases, tackle technical challenges, and contribute to projects that advance Alliant Energy’s clean energy future, with emphasis on safety and effective budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2 years of experience required.
• Engineering accreditation required by EAC.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Analyze problems and recommend solutions with guidance.
• Provide cost‑effective solutions within budget and schedule constraints.
• Prepare technical studies and project documentation.
• Manage project budgets, accruals, and SOX compliance.
• Support Generation facility outages.

Skills

Condition Monitoring

Cost Optimization

Design Specifications

Inspection Management

Power Engineering

Predictive Maintenance

Project and Program Management

Records Management

Root Cause Analysis

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.

Job Summary

Help power the future of energy.

As an Engineer II - Power Generation, you will support renewable energy and generation projects that help meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you’ll contribute to planning, engineering, and project development activities while building expertise in wind generation and other utility-scale energy projects.

This role offers hands‑on experience across multiple phases of project development and execution, providing opportunities to solve technical challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to projects that support Alliant Energy’s clean energy future.

What you will do

• Follows procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Analyze problems and recommend possible solutions; seeks guidance from peers and mentors to ensure satisfactory outcomes.
• Uses critical thinking skills and understanding of technical standards to provide cost‑effective solutions to a specific problem.
• Demonstrates an understanding of customer and business needs and implements the appropriate workable solution to problems based on given budgetary and schedule constraints while appropriately applying policy and code requirements.
• With supervisor guidance makes medium risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.
• Has established effective working relationships with employees, contractors, customers, functional groups, and internal and external peers.
• Accurately prepares detailed documents such as technical studies and project documentation for future reference.
• Accesses project financial reports to ensure Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and review costs being charged to projects. Has a basic understanding of the property unit catalogue and applying the chart of accounts.
• Manages project budgets, including processes accruals and communicates anticipated changes in the budget; has completed financial reporting training and Utility Rate Making Concepts training.
• Supports Generation facility outages.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission required.

Required Experience

• 2 years of experience

Key Skills

• Condition Monitoring
• Cost Optimization
• Design Specifications
• Inspection Management
• Power Engineering
• Predictive Maintenance
• Project and Program Management
• Records Management
• Root Cause 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:
$79,000 - $105,000

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.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

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.

Visa sponsorship not supported.

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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