Entry-Level Grid Planning Engineer: Launch Your Career

Alliant Energy Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Engineer I - Grid Planning to support the planning, design, and reliability of the electric system that serves thousands of customers. You will perform basic power flow studies and assist in developing simple scopes of work with cost estimates under guidance.

You will collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and contractors to analyze system performance and contribute to multi-year planning while building foundational modeling skills and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team.
• Learns basic customer needs and expectations and assists in identifying system problems and solutions with guidance.
• Learns to communicate with stakeholders from non-technical backgrounds and discuss technical issues with others.
• Learns to facilitate meetings and lead discussions with stakeholders in support of system studies with guidance provided.
• Learns basic understanding of power quality concepts and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data Analysis

Feasibility Studies

Grid Interconnection Studies

Power Engineering

Power Flow Analysis & Modeling

Power Systems Planning

Short Circuit Simulation

Standards Compliance

Transient Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Alliant Energy in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Engineer I - Grid Planning to support the planning, design, and reliability of the electric system that serves thousands of customers. You will perform basic power flow studies and assist in developing simple scopes of work with cost estimates under guidance.

You will collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and contractors to analyze system performance and contribute to multi-year planning while building foundational modeling skills and