EmployerAlliant EnergyPosted OnMonday, July 13, 2026LocationAmes, IA | Multiple LocationsJob DescriptionFrom early-career engineers to seasoned grid operations leaders, we're building our Grid Operations 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 Operations, Engineer II Grid Operations or an Engineer III Grid Operations depending on experience***What You Will Do (Developmental Progression)Foundational: Follows safety rules, identifies basic risks, and supports safe design practices.Intermediate: Identifies and mitigates risks, applies safety standards, and improves safe operations.Advanced: Leads safety practices, addresses complex risks, and recommends standard improvements.Customer Focus & Problem SolvingFoundational: Learns customer needs and supports basic issue identification and solutions.Intermediate: Identifies and resolves moderately complex problems aligned to customer needs.Advanced: Anticipates needs and leads resolution of complex system and operational issues.Communication & Stakeholder EngagementFoundational: Builds relationships and develops technical communication skills.Intermediate: Communicates technical concepts clearly and prepares detailed documentation.Advanced: Leads discussions, influences decisions, and drives cross-functional alignment.Technical Application & StandardsFoundational: Applies engineering standards and solves routine problems with guidance.Intermediate: Applies standards independently and recommends process improvements.Advanced: Shapes standards, leads technical direction, and drives continuous improvement.Foundational: Learns planning, cost estimates, and capital vs. O&M fundamentals.Intermediate: Supports budgeting and develops moderately complex scopes with cost and sequencing.Advanced: Leads planning efforts, manages complex scopes, and guides investment decisions.System Operations & Decision MakingFoundational: Develops system knowledge and makes low-risk decisions with guidance.Intermediate: Applies system knowledge and makes low- to medium-risk decisions independently.Advanced: Demonstrates advanced system expertise and makes informed technical decisions.System Analysis & Protection EngineeringFoundational: Supports system studies, relay design, and SCADA work with guidance.Intermediate: Performs system studies, relay coordination, and SCADA programming.Advanced: Leads complex studies, protection design, and technical analysis decisions.Reliability & TroubleshootingFoundational: Supports outage response and basic troubleshooting with guidance.Intermediate: Performs root cause analysis and supports corrective actions.Advanced: Leads root cause analysis and drives reliability improvements.Education RequirementsBachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission RequiredRequired ExperienceEngineer III Grid Operations:Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required5 years of related experienceEngineer II Grid Operations:Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required2 years of related experienceEngineer I Grid Operations:Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission RequiredPreferred ExperienceProject management experience, along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline.Previous technical and/or professional experienceKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated 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 effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr