Grid Operations Engineer I - Start Your Engineering Impact

Alliant Energy; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking engineers to join the Grid Operations team at levels I–III, offering a developmental progression from foundational to advanced roles. The position emphasizes safety, system awareness, and cross-functional collaboration to design tomorrow’s grid.

Candidates should hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and have related experience as outlined for each level; the company highlights a comprehensive total rewards package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience aligned with the Engineer I–III Grid Operations levels; minimum 0 for I, 2 years for II, 5 years for III as specified.
• Ability to follow safety rules and apply engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, identify risks, and support safe design practices.
• Identify and mitigate risks, and improve safe operations across projects.
• Lead discussions and drive cross-functional alignment with stakeholders.
• Apply engineering standards and solve routine problems with guidance.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Data Analysis

Power Engineering

Outage Management

Standards Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

SCADA

Project Management Software

Job description

Alliant Energy is seeking engineers to join the Grid Operations team at levels I–III, offering a developmental progression from foundational to advanced roles. The position emphasizes safety, system awareness, and cross-functional collaboration to design tomorrow’s grid.

Candidates should hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and have related experience as outlined for each level; the company highlights a comprehensive total rewards package and equal opportunity employment.