Real-Time Grid Operator II — Power Systems Expert

Alliant Energy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a GENCO System Operator to monitor real-time grid conditions, coordinate generation resources, and dispatch units to maintain reliable energy delivery.

You will work with NERC, MISO, and company procedures while pursuing NERC System Operator Certification within six months of hire; the role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Twelve-hour shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of power generation operations and electric system operations.
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards, MISO operating procedures, and company operating requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information and make sound operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time operation of Alliant Energy and CIPCO generating resources to maintain reliability in the East/West Balancing Authority Areas.
• Use the Generation Management System (GMS) to monitor load, frequency, generation output, tie-lines, voltage, alarms and equipment status.
• Dispatch generating units per MISO instructions, procedures, and reliability requirements.
• Support compliance with NERC/MRO standards as well as MISO/TOP procedures.
• Maintain accurate operational logs and documentation for events, dispatch activities, and changes.
• Monitor telemetry data and report data quality issues; coordinate resolution of telemetry/communication failures.
• Participate in emergency response activities and execute operating procedures for bulk electric system reliability.
• Assist with generator starts/stops and adjustments to support reliability and market obligations.
• Participate in training, drills, simulations, and education programs required for NERC certification.
• Coordinate with plant personnel, transmission operators, neighboring utilities, and MISO on operating conditions and events.

Skills

Data Analysis

Load Estimation

Emergency Response

Power Monitoring

Operational Decisions

Outage Management

Switching

Systems Operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering Preferred

Job description

Alliant Energy in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a GENCO System Operator to monitor real-time grid conditions, coordinate generation resources, and dispatch units to maintain reliable energy delivery.

You will work with NERC, MISO, and company procedures while pursuing NERC System Operator Certification within six months of hire; the role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Twelve-hour shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays.