Engineer - Generation; SCADA

Position: Engineer I - Generation (SCADA)
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.

Job Summary

As a SCADA Engineer I in Power Generation, you'll take on exciting challenges that keep energy flowing into homes, businesses, and communities. You'll be part of a team that designs and improves SCADA systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery, with a focus on renewable energy sources. This position combines problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration to make a real impact on how renewable energy is produced and managed.

As you grow in this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to and lead projects that modernize and optimize our operations, including upgrades to SCADA infrastructure, improvements to automation, and support of renewable generation assets such as solar farms, wind facilities, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. You'll learn industry standards, develop technical skills, and work alongside experienced engineers using cutting-edge tools to keep critical infrastructure strong and future ready.

If you're looking for a career where innovation meets purpose and your ideas help shape the future of energy, this is the opportunity for you!

What you will do

* Learns basic internal and external customer needs and expectations and strives to identify problems and solutions within assigned work.

* Uses standard practices and procedures to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems limited in scope with guidance from peers and mentors.

* Applies governmental and organizational engineering standards.

* Understands the basic need of combining technical and cost-effective criteria into an overall solution.

* With guidance from supervisor, makes low-risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.

* Develops functional relationships with union employees, contractors, internal and external customers, and across departments and teams as required to perform role.

* Learns the basics of the property unit catalog and learns to categorize projects appropriately

* Accesses project financial reports to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and review costs being charged to projects.

* Acquires an understanding of appropriate communications with vendors, field construction, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders.

* Documents and tracks activities, drawings, and outcomes for future reference.

* This position may require Generation facility outage support at times

* 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 Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

Preferred Experience

* Previous technical and/or professional experience

* An internship or co-op in engineering

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

* Condition Monitoring
• Cost Optimization
• Design Specifications
• Inspection Management
• Power Engineering
• Predictive Maintenance
• Project and Program Management
• Records Management

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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