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Alliant Energy Senior Engineer - Generation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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
We are seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join our Generation Engineering team! This dynamic team supports systems across our diverse generation fleet, including thermal, hydro, RICE, solar, BESS, and wind power generation assets. The role involves performing complex engineering tasks using various tools and resources, applying independent judgment in sophisticated situations.
Key responsibilities include designing and implementing controls logic for plant performance improvements, modifying or upgrading Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), supporting Project Engineering with control system updates, and assisting in specifications and contract controls-related planning. Additionally, you will act as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity issues related to control systems, manage vendor and contract relationships with control system companies, coordinate with IT on DCS server work, train plant personnel in maintaining and operating control systems, support simulators for plant operator training, respond to emergent control-related issues, support commissioning of control systems at new facilities, and provide ongoing operational support while managing replacements or upgrades of existing control systems.
Join us and be a part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in power generation!
- 50-70% travel potential based on business needs
What you will do
Independently performs work on a variety of complex assignments requiring in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solutions to solve problems.
Identifies problems and solutions and makes safety suggestions to maintain a safe work environment, using tools and standards to design safety into operating and maintaining equipment.
Goes beyond generally accepted guidelines to proactively identify and analyze problems and recommend solutions to customer needs with minimal guidance.
Solves complex problems by relying on experience and outside references to identify new ways of using existing procedures, techniques, and resources.
Develops recommendations for technically sound and cost-effective solutions, understanding the application to other problems and systems and demonstrating critical thinking skills.
Demonstrates the ability and confidence to present alternatives and constructively influence the customer's decision making.
Makes higher risk 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.
Proactively provides guidance to less experienced personnel and may mentor new employees or interns.
Has established effective working relationships and credibility with employees, contractors, customers, functional groups, and internal and external peers.
Explains technical problems to internal stakeholders and accurately prepares detailed documents such as technical studies and project documentation for future reference.
Manages project budgets, including processes accruals, and communicates anticipated changes in the budget. Applies FIN 102 requirements when executing requisitions, receipts, and related project tasks.
Understands various corporate financial statements and can differentiate how project implementation and property unit catalog (PUC) citations will impact the rate payer versus the shareholder, including providing input to PUC modifications as appropriate.
Supports Generation facility outages.
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 Within an engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission
Required Experience
- 7 years of related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Project management leadership experience preferred, along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline.
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.
Key Skills
- Condition Monitoring • Continual Improvement Process • Cost Optimization • Design Specifications • Inspection Management • Power Engineering • Predictive Maintenance • Project and Program Management • Records Management • Root Cause Analysis
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.
Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
Pay Range:
$91,000 - $120,000
This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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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 background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
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.
Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com .