Engineer III Grid System Protection
Job Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA - USA
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Job Summary
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 whats 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. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Job Summary
Are you ready to take ownership of complex power system challenges At Alliant Energy you will join a company that is growing and investing in the future of energy creating new opportunities for engineers to make an impact. As an Engineer III - Grid System Protection you will design program and troubleshoot relay protection systems that keep the grid reliable and compliant. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a highly technical environment where your expertise drives real results. If you want hands-on work that directly affects grid performance apply now
What you will do
Follows safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team. Strives to identify problems and solutions and makes safety suggestions to assist in maintaining a safe work environment uses tools and standards to design safety in operating and maintaining equipment.
Maintains an awareness of customer needs and expectations and proposes solutions. Is proactively involved in the identification and solution of problems falling within assigned area of responsibility.
Applies regulatory and organizational engineering standards; makes recommendations for changing processes and procedures.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of electric utility system operations and maintenance practices with a focus on reliability and resiliency including risk assessment. Makes medium-risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge with minimal guidance from supervisor.
Maintains communication and relationships with employees business unit stakeholders and contractors. Comfortable discussing technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds.
Explains technical problems to internal stakeholders and accurately prepares detailed documents such as technical studies and project documentation.
Frequently uses critical thinking skills necessary to develop recommendations which provide technically sound and the most cost-effective solutions applied to a specific problem.
Actively participates in the departmental budgeting and planning processes. Develops with limited guidance solutions to a system problem including moderately complex scopes of work with a cost estimate and sequence. Learns the basics of the property unit catalog and the difference between capital investments and O&M spend.
Performs or supports detailed engineering design and specification of protective microprocessor relay schemes devices and settings to ensure protection of distribution and generation systems. Responsible for performing power system studies system protection settings coordination and SCADA programming on various projects (up to 345-kV voltage level).
Performs root cause analysis of system disturbances or outages and recommends corrective actions to enhance system reliability.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energys Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities
Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
Required Experience
5 years of related experience
Preferred Experience
Project management experience along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline.
Other Requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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
Asset Life Cycle Management Continual Improvement Process Data Analysis Data Quality Management Electrical Engineering Grid Operations Management Outage Management Power Engineering Root Cause Analysis Standards Compliance Systems Performance Monitoring
Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.
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.
Pay Range:
$85000-$116000This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position experience skill set internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
Its not just what we do; its how we do it.
Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold
Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants 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.
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 be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) and its 3,300 employees provide a life-essential service to homes, farms and businesses across Iowa and Wisconsin. We serve approximately 985,000 electric customers and 425,000 natural gas customers with safe, reliable energy. We are a leader in renewable ... View more
