Engineer - Generation; SCADA

Job Summary

As a SCADA Engineer in Power Generation, you will design and improve SCADA systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery with a focus on renewable energy sources such as solar farms, wind facilities, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

• 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.
• Combines technical and cost‑effective criteria into an overall solution.
• With guidance from superior, 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 categorizes projects appropriately.
• Accesses project financial reports to ensure Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and review costs charged to projects.
• Communicates with vendors, field construction, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders.
• Documents and tracks activities, drawings, and outcomes for future reference.
• May provide out‑of‑hours support for generation facility outages.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s values and purpose.

Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Engineering program (Engineering Accreditation Commission).

Previous technical and/or professional experience, internship or cooperative engineering experience.

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using computer software programs such as e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Condition monitoring
• Cost optimization
• Design specifications
• Inspection management
• Power engineering
• Predictive maintenance
• Project and program management
• Records management

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Pay Range: $65,000 – $104,000. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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