Engineer , Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Planning

Position: Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Planning
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.

Engineer I - Grid Planning, Engineer II - Grid Planning, Engineer III - Grid Planning:

From early-career engineers to seasoned planning leaders, we're building our Grid Planning team-join us at the level that fits your experience and help design the grid of tomorrow.

* This position can be hired as either an Engineer I Grid Planning, Engineer II Grid Planning or an Engineer III Grid Planning depending on experience
* What you will do

* What You Will Do (Developmental Progression)

Safety, Risk & Compliance

* Foundational:
Learns and follows safety standards; develops awareness of risk and regulatory requirements.

* Intermediate:
Identifies and mitigates unsafe conditions, applies risk methodologies, and interprets regulations to address system issues.

* Advanced:
Leads safety and compliance efforts, proactively mitigates complex risks, and influences standards and practices.

Customer Focus & Problem Solving

* Foundational:
Learns customer needs and supports identification of basic issues and solutions.

* Intermediate:
Proactively identifies and resolves moderately complex problems aligned to customer needs.

* Advanced:
Anticipates needs and leads resolution of complex system and operational challenges.

Communication, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

* Foundational:
Builds relationships and develops communication skills with support.

* Intermediate:
Communicates technical concepts clearly, facilitates discussions, and collaborates across teams.

* Advanced:
Leads stakeholder engagement, influences decisions, and drives alignment across functions.

Technical Application, Standards & Continuous Improvement

* Foundational:
Applies engineering standards and processes to solve routine problems with guidance.

* Intermediate:
Applies standards independently and recommends process improvements.

* Advanced:
Leads technical direction, shapes standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Planning, Financial & Work Management

* Foundational:
Learns budgeting, planning, and basic financial concepts (capital vs. O&M).

* Intermediate:
Supports budgeting and multi-year planning; develops moderately complex scopes of work with cost, sequencing, and prioritization.

* Advanced:
Leads planning and budgeting efforts, manages complex scopes, and guides investment decisions.

Systems Analysis, Modeling & Technical Studies

* Foundational:
Learns system modeling tools and performs basic analyses with support.

* Intermediate:
Builds moderately complex models and supports technical studies, including interconnection and power quality.

* Advanced:
Leads complex system analysis, modeling, and technical decision-making.

Agreements, Projects & Organizational Contribution

* Foundational:
Develops understanding of agreements, project processes, and team roles.

* Intermediate:
Supports development of agreements, contributes to cross-functional work, and executes moderately complex projects.

* Advanced:
Leads agreement development, cross-functional initiatives, and delivers strategic outcomes aligned to organizational goals.

Requirements:

Engineer III Grid Planning:

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

* 5 years of related experience

Engineer II Grid Planning:

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

* 2 years of related experience

Engineer I Grid Planning:

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

Preferred Experience:

* Project management…