Grid Operations Engineer I: Build the Grid of Tomorrow

Isupark; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Ames, IA is seeking engineers at levels I-III to join our Grid Operations team. This role offers progression from foundational to advanced responsibilities in safety, system operations, and reliability. A ABET-accredited engineering degree and related experience are required.

Opportunities span multiple locations with a developmental progression path. Positions may be filled at Engineer I, II, or III Grid Operations based on experience.

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

• Foundational: Follows safety rules, identifies basic risks, and supports safe design practices.
• Intermediate: Identifies and mitigates risks, applies safety standards, and improves safe operations.
• Advanced: Leads safety practices, addresses complex risks, and recommends standard improvements.
• Foundational: Applies engineering standards and solves routine problems with guidance.
• Intermediate: Applies standards independently and recommends process improvements.
• Advanced: Shapes standards, leads technical direction, and drives continuous improvement.
• Foundational: Learns planning, cost estimates, and capital vs. O&M fundamentals.
• Intermediate: Supports budgeting and develops moderately complex scopes with cost and sequencing.
• Advanced: Leads planning efforts, manages complex scopes, and guides investment decisions.
• Foundational: Develops system knowledge and makes low-risk decisions with guidance.
• Intermediate: Applies system knowledge and makes low- to medium-risk decisions independently.
• Advanced: Demonstrates advanced system expertise and makes informed technical decisions.
• Foundational: Supports system studies, relay design, and SCADA work with guidance.
• Intermediate: Performs system studies, relay coordination, and SCADA programming.
• Advanced: Leads complex studies, protection design, and technical analysis decisions.
• Foundational: Supports outage response and basic troubleshooting with guidance.
• Intermediate: Performs root cause analysis and supports corrective actions.
• Advanced: Leads root cause analysis and drives reliability improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Software proficiency

Collaboration and inclusivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Alliant Energy in Ames, IA is seeking engineers at levels I-III to join our Grid Operations team. This role offers progression from foundational to advanced responsibilities in safety, system operations, and reliability. A ABET-accredited engineering degree and related experience are required.

Opportunities span multiple locations with a developmental progression path. Positions may be filled at Engineer I, II, or III Grid Operations based on experience.