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.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer - Generation to join the team in Madison, WI .

The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical or Civil Engineer degree with project management experience and a sophisticated skill-base related to:

• Working knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair outage planning of power plant systems, emission controls, piping, pumps and solar projects.

• Engineering project management, including economic evaluation, outage contracts, schedule, budget and time milestones

• Industry standards for environmental regulations

Senior Engineer - Power Generation performs a variety of complex engineering work using a variety of tools and resources to apply independent judgment in sophisticated situations. This position will include one or more of the following duties; designs, plans, constructs, installs, operates, monitors, evaluates, and maintains structures, facilities, systems, equipment, machinery, and components used in generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of energy for domestic, commercial, residential, and industrial consumption. This role proactively provides mentorship.

What you will do

• Independently performs work on a variety of complex assignments requiring in-depth analysis to resolve 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 sophisticated 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 completing requisitions, receipts, and related project tasks.

• Understands various corporate financial statements and can differentiate how project implementation and property unit catalog (PUC) citations will affect the rate payer versus the shareholder, including providing feedback 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 multi-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the field.

• 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.

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

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 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.

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.

It's an exciting time to join Alliant Energy! Our innovative thinking and fresh, sustainable approach to energy sets us apart. If you're looking for a place that values diverse backgrounds, offers flexible work options and wants to build better communities and a better tomorrow, consider a career with Alliant Energy.

At Alliant Energy, our employees make a difference by delivering an essential service for our customers and communities every day. We care about our employees. We want them to be safe, happy and healthy.

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