Engineering Tech

alliantenergy; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineering Technician Apprentice or Journey level to perform engineering detail and field tasks across distribution projects.

The role includes preparing work orders, estimating, locating service entrances, staking, surveying, and maintaining records while ensuring safety and adherence to company standards. An Associate degree is preferred, with 2–3 years in engineering or surveying expected, plus apprenticeship completion.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree preferred.
• 2–3 years experience in engineering or surveying background.
• Completion of engineering technician apprenticeship and final qualification examination.

Responsibilities

• Details, prepares and closes work orders; prepares material lists and tickets.
• Prepares estimates for work orders, budgets and charges.
• Performs field work including locating service entrances and staking; surveys; prepares permits.
• Maintains engineering, accounting, rate, stores and budget records.
• Obtains information from engineering prints and prepares maps and sketches.

Skills

Electric and gas distribution design

Field surveying

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree Preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

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.

This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.

Residency Requirements:

We are hiring for multiple locations across Wisconsin, including Fond du Lac Resource, Fond du Lac District, Mauston, Stoughton, Beloit Resource, Elkhorn, and Beaver Dam. Candidates will be considered for opportunities at these locations based on business needs and availability.

Job Summary

Performs various engineering detail (and field) work and related clerical type tasks.

What you will do

• Under direction and working within established policies, procedures and standards, performs the following engineering detail or associated tasks, both in the office and in the field: Details, prepares and closes work orders; prepares material lists, tickets and transfers.
• Prepares estimates for work orders, budgets and customer contributions and charges.
• Performs a variety of field work, including locating proper service entrances, staking, locating underground pipe, cable and other obstructions; survey work of moderate difficulty; prepares and obtains distribution easements as assigned; makes soil probe tests; makes field checks and inventories; gathers and prepares information for various permits, licenses and joint use applications; installs location number tags.
• Performs various routine office work such as keeping work order and budget registers, local property records, maintains current engineering, accounting, rate, stores and budget records, assists in the preparation of voltage, gas pressure, load and other engineering reports.
• Obtains information from engineering prints and prepares necessary maps and sketches.
• Prepares maintenance work sheets, accident reports and claim forms.
• Handles ordinary inquiries involving company procedures, extension rules, service rules, code requirements, service entrance and metering requirements.
• Keeps current in knowledge and understanding of company procedures, rates, rules, practices, standards, and application of construction materials.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

Associate Degree Preferred.

Required Experience

• Completion of the engineering technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination.
• 2-3 years' experience in engineering or surveying background.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to properly design electric and gas distribution systems.
• Basic financial skills.
• Demonstrated effective computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, company software and related.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and gas theory, company safety rules and applications, mathematics including algebra and geometry; physics.
• Company construction, engineering and material standards and related company practices, processes and procedures.
• Ability to perform surveying and staking of moderate difficulty.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations applicable to installation of overhead and underground facilities.
• Demonstrated time management and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle customer contacts in a manner that encourages positive customer relations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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.

Pay Range:

$40.25 - $51.60

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.

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.