Grid Planning Engineer I: Build the Grid of Tomorrow

Alliant Energy Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy Corporation is seeking engineers for Grid Planning at multiple levels (Engineer I–III). The role develops from foundational safety to leading complex planning and budgeting efforts.

You will work through development progression, leveraging power system modeling, interconnection studies and performance monitoring to design tomorrow’s grid. Positions require ABET-accredited engineering degrees with varying experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required (ABET-accredited).
• 5 years of related experience for Engineer III.
• 2 years of related experience for Engineer II.
• No experience required for Engineer I.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate unsafe conditions and address system issues.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly across teams.
• Lead safety and compliance efforts and drive standards.
• Support budgeting, planning and cost analysis for projects.
• Build and analyze system models and run technical studies.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and investment decisions.

Skills

Cost Optimization

Data Analysis

Feasibility Studies

Grid Interconnection Studies

Power Engineering

Power Flow Analysis and Modeling

Power Systems Performance Monitoring

Power Systems Planning

Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis

Standards Compliance

Transient Analysis

Education

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

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

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

Job description

Alliant Energy Corporation is seeking engineers for Grid Planning at multiple levels (Engineer I–III). The role develops from foundational safety to leading complex planning and budgeting efforts.

You will work through development progression, leveraging power system modeling, interconnection studies and performance monitoring to design tomorrow’s grid. Positions require ABET-accredited engineering degrees with varying experience.