Lead Transmission and Renewable Energy Engineer job vacancy

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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 reward our highly hardworking and dedicated teams and give them the support they need to ensure their safety, wellness and financial security for themselves and their families.

If you enjoy challenges, have strong communication skills and are passionate about the work you do we invite you to consider Alliant Energy.

What sets us apart?

Alliant Energy offers a full compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Employer Cash Contribution, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
Year after year, Alliant Energy is recognized by major publications and foundations as a top employer and leader in the areas of equity and sustainability. This includes Newsweek's list of Most Responsible Companies, Forbes list of Best Midsize Employers , a perfect Corporate Equality Index Score as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality and being named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
Our employees make a difference through their work and personal activities. In 2021, employees, retirees and our charitable foundation collectively contributed $11.5 million and volunteered over 75,000 hours.

Alliant Energy has an outstanding opportunity for a Transmission and Renewable Energy Engineer to join the team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Madison, Wisconsin! We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate Electrical Engineer with an interest in renewable energy, innovative technologies, and the evolution of the generation fleet and transmission system to join our team. At Alliant Energy we are careful stewards of the environment and support the communities in which we do business. We aggressively pursue emerging technologies and safe, sustainable methods of energy production. We are seeking candidates that are willing to learn and assume an influential role within the team.

Candidates located in Wisconsin or Iowa will work on a Hybrid basis, offering the flexibility to work from home while also spending time at one of our locations to interact with team members in-person. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates looking to move to the Cedar Rapids or Madison areas to work on a hybrid basis.

What you will do

This position w ill be engaged with plan ning new renewable energy and energy storage project s as well as other generation types . This involves the navigation of projects through the MISO generation interconnection queue. These projects can ultimately be utilized to meet the capacity and energy needs for IPL and WPL customers. The position will also be involved in local and regional transmission planning and understand ing ways the transmission system can be optimized through the use of alternative solutions, energy storage and other technologies. Other items included in the scope of the position are performing modeling work to analyze the impacts of the changing resource fleet and find ing the best solutions to system and customer needs.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs work on a variety of complex assignments requiring in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solutions; uses a variety of complex tools and resources to solve problems.
Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments.

Perform load flow analysis on complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Able to clearly document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards ( e.g. NERC and analysis software packages such as PSS/E and TARA.
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 with minimal guidance.
Goes beyond generally accepted guidelines to analyze problems and recommend possible solutions. Solves complex problems by identifying new ways of using existing procedures, techniques and resources. Applies independent judgment in complex situations regularly relying on experience.
Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills necessary to develop recommendations which provide technically sound and the most cost effective solutions, understanding the application to other problems.

Makes 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.
Leads and/or makes positive, supportive contributions on teams that deal with complex technical or operational problems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

Required Experience

9 years of related experience.
Project management leadership experience preferred, along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; recognized as having expertise in a particular area of the discipline.

The experience below is also desired

Transmission planning experience
PSSE software proficiency
NERC standards experience
RTO (regional transmission operator) experience

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.

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Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all 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 expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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

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.

ID: #49129098
State: Iowa Cedar rapids 52401 Cedar rapids USA
City: Cedar rapids
Salary: DOE
Job type: Permanent
Showed: 2023-02-10
Deadline: 2023-04-10
Category: Et cetera