Job description
Position Type
Regular
Schedule Type
Full-Time
Posting Details
Looking to power up your career? If you enjoy challenges, have the drive to learn, and are passionate about the work you do, we invite you to consider Alliant Energy!
What sets us apart?
Alliant Energy will not provide sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa) now or in the future for this position.
The energy industry is changing, and so is Alliant Energy! We are currently seeking a Distributed Energy Resource Engineer I (DER) to be a part of those changes. This position may be filled at a higher level depending upon candidate qualifications. The DER Engineer will work on the Power Delivery team. If you are interested in becoming a subject matter expert on DER, this new role may be just the fit. Primary responsibilities include DER studies, providing technical support and guidance, tackling DER challenges and breaking down barriers to further DER as solutions.
The successful candidate will be someone who likes to make things better, improving procedures and creating consistencies, as well as being bold in acting for tomorrow and thinking beyond, focusing on continuous improvement; bringing new and creative ideas to challenges and solutions.
This Hybrid position offers the flexibility to work from home and report to one of our locations in Ames, Cedar Rapids, or Marshalltown, Iowa on average 1-2 days per week.
What sets us apart?
- A dynamic, customer-focused team environment
- A solid, comprehensive salary and benefit package
- Career advancement opportunities
- A culture that embraces our core values of safety, integrity, respect, service, and responsibility
Alliant Energy will not provide sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa) now or in the future for this position.
The energy industry is changing, and so is Alliant Energy! We are currently seeking a Distributed Energy Resource Engineer I (DER) to be a part of those changes. This position may be filled at a higher level depending upon candidate qualifications. The DER Engineer will work on the Power Delivery team. If you are interested in becoming a subject matter expert on DER, this new role may be just the fit. Primary responsibilities include DER studies, providing technical support and guidance, tackling DER challenges and breaking down barriers to further DER as solutions.
The successful candidate will be someone who likes to make things better, improving procedures and creating consistencies, as well as being bold in acting for tomorrow and thinking beyond, focusing on continuous improvement; bringing new and creative ideas to challenges and solutions.
This Hybrid position offers the flexibility to work from home and report to one of our locations in Ames, Cedar Rapids, or Marshalltown, Iowa on average 1-2 days per week.
Job Responsibilities
- Works on routine assignments in a structured environment under close supervision, typically with a more experienced engineer’s review and oversight.
- Participates in Safe Start training to understand the philosophy of zero injuries. Follows safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team.
- Learns basic customer needs and expectations; makes an effort to identify problems and solutions within assigned work.
- Uses standard practices and procedures to solve problems limited in scope. Implements alternative methods or resources for getting routine work done. Applies governmental and organizational engineering standards.
- Understands the basic need of combining technical and cost effective criteria into an overall solution through developing a budget, schedule and scope of work by working with the customer.
- Makes low risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge with guidance from supervisor.
- Learns the business environment.
- Learns to work with union employees, contractors and business unit customers in a functional or project management role.
- Develops relationships at the department, customer and peer level; participates on teams as assigned.
- Demonstrates awareness of the corporate balance sheet and income statement and understands the difference between a rate payer and shareholder. Learns and participates in the departmental budgeting process. Learns to apply the chart of accounts appropriately to ERP.
- Learns the basics of the property unit catalog. Understands procedure FIN 102 (Purchasing of Materials and Services) and ensures correct use of procurement/payment tools to conduct business. Accesses COGNOS reports to assure SOX compliance.
- Acquires an understanding of appropriate communications with vendors, field construction, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders. Learns to document project activities and outcomes for future reference.
Job Qualifications
- This position requires a four year degree from an accredited college or university, within an engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission.
- Previous technical and/or professional experience preferred.
- An internship or co-op in engineering preferred.
- 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 in a diverse work environment.
Other Requirements
This job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 199), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.
It's not just what we do; it's 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
Applications will be accepted until a qualified pool of candidates is received.
Energize your future and apply today at www.alliantenergy.com/careers.
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. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
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.
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