Renewable Power Engineer II — Wind & Grid Projects

Alliant Energy Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Engineer II - Power Generation to support renewable energy and generation projects. You will work with experienced engineers on planning, engineering, and project development, building expertise in wind generation and other utility-scale energy projects.

This role offers hands-on experience across multiple phases of project development and execution, allowing you to solve technical challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Analyze problems and recommend possible solutions; seeks guidance from peers and mentors to ensure satisfactory outcomes.
• Uses critical thinking skills and understanding of technical standards to provide cost-effective solutions to a specific problem.
• Demonstrates an understanding of customer and business needs and implements the appropriate workable solution to problems based on given budgetary and schedule constraints while appropriately applying policy and code requirements.
• With supervisor guidance makes medium risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.
• Has established effective working relationships with employees, contractors, customers, functional groups, and internal and external peers.
• Accurately prepares detailed documents such as technical studies and project documentation for future reference.
• Accesses project financial reports to ensure Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and review costs being charged to projects.
• Manages project budgets, including processes accruals and communicates anticipated changes in the budget; has completed financial reporting training and Utility Rate Making Concepts training.
• Supports Generation facility outages.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Skills

Power engineering

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cost optimization

Design specifications

Inspection management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Engineer II - Power Generation to support renewable energy and generation projects. You will work with experienced engineers on planning, engineering, and project development, building expertise in wind generation and other utility-scale energy projects.

This role offers hands-on experience across multiple phases of project development and execution, allowing you to solve technical challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to