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Alliant Energy - Fond du Lac, WI
posted 2 months ago
About the position
As an Engineer I in Grid Operations at Alliant Energy, you will engage in a variety of engineering tasks aimed at supporting the construction, operations, and maintenance of essential infrastructure for energy generation, transmission, and distribution. This role is designed for recent graduates or those with limited experience, providing opportunities for growth and development under the guidance of more experienced engineers. You will contribute to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of energy systems that power communities, while adhering to safety standards and organizational processes.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team.
- Learn basic customer needs and expectations and strive to identify system problems and solutions with guidance.
- Apply regulatory and organizational engineering standards, processes, and procedures to solve limited scope problems.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of electric utility system operations and maintenance practices with a focus on reliability and resiliency.
- Learn to communicate and build relationships with employees, business unit stakeholders, and contractors.
- Learn how the utility business operates with emphasis on operations.
- Offer recommendations for technically sound and cost-effective solutions to specific problems.
- Develop simple solutions to system problems including scopes of work with cost estimates and sequences.
- Perform or support basic engineering design and specification of protective microprocessor relay schemes and settings.
- Provide technical support and assistance to field personnel during system disturbances or outages.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering program accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Nice-to-haves
- Previous technical and/or professional experience.
- An internship or co-op in engineering.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Volunteer opportunities
