Substation Electrician Journey or Apprentice

Interstate Power & Light Co.; United States; On-site; USD 120,347,000 - 160,463,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a skilled technician to install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot high voltage substations and related systems. This role requires formal electrical education or apprenticeship, CDL credentials, and the ability to work long overtime hours to ensure continuous service.

Training sites include multiple Iowa facilities, with travel within 60 minutes of residence. The position emphasizes safety, compliance with NESC/NEC, and hands-on experience with transformers,

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of NESC and NEC codes as applied to utility systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, maintenance manuals and electrical schematics.
• Experience with substation equipment installation, maintenance or testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot substations and associated equipment.
• Perform oil switch maintenance and testing.
• Install fiber optic connections to substation equipment.
• Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements and company CDL policy.

Skills

NESC knowledge

NEC knowledge

Electrical utility systems

Blueprint reading

Collaborative work

Overtime willingness

Mechanical ability

Education

CIE Course 1B

Electrical apprenticeship training

Tools

CDL

Job description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.

Training Locations: Ames Operations Center, IPL Technical Training Center, Mason City Operations Center

Residency Requirements: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 60 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

What you will do

• Installs, commissions, maintains and troubleshoots substation power transformers, circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear, oil circuit reclosers, load tap changers, voltage regulators and controls, capacitor banks and controls, circuit switchers, lightning arresters, battery and battery chargers, motors, underground high voltage and control cables, in transmission and distribution and power plant substations.
• Commissions, maintains and troubleshoots oil switches.
• Installs and maintains fiber optic cable from terminal equipment and control panels to high voltage substation equipment.
• Installs substation protective relays, substation metering, substation interchange metering, substation current transformers, coupling capacitors, digital and analog telemetering, power line carrier transmitters/receivers, wave-traps and carrier tuning equipment, transfer trip carrier and tone equipment, fiber optic and metallic inner-panel cable, transducers, digital fault recorders, sequence of events recorders, telephones, substation local area networks (LANs), distribution automation communications circuits from the Demarc to internal equipment, and packet radio.
• Installs terminations on high-voltage underground substation cables.
• Performs line switching for substation maintenance and construction activities.
• Prepares and maintains records of equipment tests and maintenance, keeps operating records, prepares purchase authorizations and performs other administrative work as required.
• Makes special tests as directed in connection with operation, maintenance and design of all types of electrical equipment and systems.
• Install, commissions, maintains and troubleshoots like types of customer owned equipment on non-commodity projects.
• Trains fellow employees in related activities.
• Performs other similar, related or incidental duties.
• Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
• May be required to perform first responder duties and basic troubleshooting on telecommunications and system protection equipment problems.

Required Experience

• 2 years formal education in electrical and electronic theory and fundamentals equivalent to completion of CIE Course 1B
• 4 years technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of metering, electrical and electronic plant and substation electrical equipment.
• Related training through an accredited electrical apprenticeship program may be substituted for the two years formal education, as determined by the JATC.

Other Requirements

This classification shall be required to hold a CDL and may operate vehicles that require the possession of a CDL (company policy regarding CDL applies to this classification). This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and Alliant Service Standards.
• Knowledge of electric utility systems operation, maintenance and construction practices.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of blueprints, maintenance manuals, technical manuals, electrical and electronic circuits and electrical equipment operating at power system frequency, and ability to analyze test results for the purpose of locating and remedying trouble in such circuits and equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend Right-To-Know information.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Must be willing to work long overtime hours to maintain continuity of service as emergencies may require.

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $42.00 - $56.00

Benefits

• competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
• Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond.

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Visa sponsorship not supported.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

It’s an exciting time to join Alliant Energy! We focus on creating a culture of belonging. We want everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences and be themselves. This helps us all contribute to solving the energy challenges facing our region. Itstarts at an individual level, with every employee asking, “What makes me unique?” Leaders engage with their teams to ensure they have the tools to be successful in their careers. What you need to reach your goals may be different from what a co-worker needs. Everyone has a fair shot at success. A culture of belonging ensures that everyone contributes their unique perspective.This environment contributes to fresh thinking, innovative solutions andPowering What’s Next for our customers. We strive for employee engagement and connection. We want our employees to have the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work.