Senior Engineer Generation - Reliability Systems Engineer

ISU Research Park; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ISU Research Park seeks a Reliability Systems Engineer (Senior Engineer Generation) to enhance reliability, availability, and performance of generation assets. You will optimize maintenance strategies, improve data quality in Maximo, and develop asset health programs across the fleet.

Responsibilities include leading safety-driven analyses, guiding maintenance planning, and delivering technical documentation. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 7+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 7+ years of related experience in reliability/maintenance engineering.
• Strong project management and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing reliability data and improving maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Independently handles complex assignments requiring in-depth analysis.
• Identify problems and propose safety improvements in operations and maintenance.
• Proactively analyze problems and tailor solutions to customer needs with minimal guidance.
• Apply reliability-centered maintenance principles to improve asset performance.
• Develop cost-effective recommendations and clearly document technical studies and plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor junior staff where appropriate.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Location: Marshalltown, IA | Multiple Locations

Job Description

Reliability Systems Engineer (Senior Engineer Generation) is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and performance of generation assets through the application of reliability engineering principles, maintenance strategy optimization, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) expertise. This role serves as a technical resource for asset management programs across the generation fleet, supporting initiatives related to preventive and predictive maintenance, asset health monitoring, work management processes, equipment reliability improvement, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering stakeholders, this position leads efforts to optimize maintenance programs, enhance Maximo data quality and workflows, develop asset health strategies, perform reliability analyses, and implement sustainable maintenance and reliability practices. The successful candidate will combine strong engineering fundamentals with expertise in reliability-centered maintenance, root cause analysis, maintenance planning, and CMMS systems to improve equipment performance, maintenance effectiveness, and long-term asset value across the fleet.

What you will do

• Independently performs work on a variety of complex assignments requiring in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solutions to solve problems.
• Identifies problems and solutions and makes safety suggestions to maintain a safe work environment, using tools and standards to design safety into operating and maintaining equipment.
• Goes beyond generally accepted guidelines to proactively identify and analyze problems and recommend solutions to customer needs with minimal guidance.
• Solves complex problems by relying on experience and outside references to identify new ways of using existing procedures, techniques, and resources.
• Develops recommendations for technically sound and cost-effective solutions, understanding the application to other problems and systems and demonstrating critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates the ability and confidence to present alternatives and constructively influence the customer's decision making.
• Makes higher risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge and may have an impact on multiple areas of the business with proper sign off from customer.
• Proactively provides guidance to less experienced personnel and may mentor new employees or interns.
• Has established effective working relationships and credibility with employees, contractors, customers, functional groups, and internal and external peers.
• Explains technical problems to internal stakeholders and accurately prepares detailed documents such as technical studies and project documentation for future reference.
• Manages project budgets, including processes accruals, and communicates anticipated changes in the budget. Applies FIN 102 requirements when executing requisitions, receipts, and related project tasks.
• Understands various corporate financial statements and can differentiate how project implementation and property unit catalog (PUC) citations will impact the rate payer versus the shareholder, including providing input to PUC modifications as appropriate.
• 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.

Education Requirements

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

Required Experience

7 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Project management leadership experience preferred, along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline.

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.

Key Skills