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Meta

Network Operations Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA

$106K/yr

Meta is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join our Edge and Network Services (ENS) Foundation NetOps team. In this role, you will utilize your knowledge in hyperscale data center structured ...

Stanley Consultants

Traffic Engineer

Muscatine, IA

Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth ... Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.

Stanley Consultants

Traffic Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$85K - $116K/yr

Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth ... Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.

Stanley Consultants

Traffic Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$84K - $115K/yr

Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth ... Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.

Stanley Consultants

Traffic Engineer

Iowa City, IA

$85K - $116K/yr

Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth ... Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.

Stanley Consultants

Traffic Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$85K - $116K/yr

Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth ... Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.

Stanley Consultants

Traffic Engineer

Muscatine, IA · On-site

$81K - $111K/yr

Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth ... Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.

Stanley Consultants

Traffic Engineer

Iowa City, IA

Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth ... Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.

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How much do junior devops engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior devops engineer in Iowa is $67,439.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,600.00 and $75,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by junior DevOps engineers when transitioning from development or IT roles?

Junior DevOps Engineers often encounter challenges such as adapting to a fast-paced, collaborative environment and learning to work with a variety of automation tools, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines. They may also find it challenging to balance responsibilities across development, operations, and security, requiring a shift from siloed work to a more holistic view of software delivery. Building strong communication skills and becoming comfortable with troubleshooting across different systems are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior DevOps engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior DevOps Engineer, you need a foundational understanding of software development, system administration, scripting (such as Python or Bash), and basic cloud computing concepts, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (like Jenkins or GitLab), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and version control systems (Git) is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset help you work efficiently across teams and adapt to evolving technologies. These skills are crucial for ensuring smooth deployment pipelines, system reliability, and responsive collaboration within fast-paced development environments.

What is a junior DevOps engineer?

Junior DevOps Engineers are entry-level professionals who assist with the development, deployment, and maintenance of software infrastructure. They work closely with development and operations teams to automate processes, manage servers, and monitor system performance. Typically, they help implement tools and scripts for continuous integration and delivery, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the reliability of applications. This role is ideal for those with foundational knowledge of coding, cloud platforms, and system administration who are looking to grow their skills in a collaborative environment.

What does a junior DevOps engineer do?

A junior DevOps engineer works with an organization’s IT and development department to improve communication and software deployment within the entire organization. As a junior engineer, you assist in scripting software for deployment throughout a company’s data and communication platforms. You use various digital tools to maintain and create code meant for developing automation and configuration analysis. Your responsibilities also involve building and automating scripts to test code for improved automated delivery to other parts of the business. Other duties include writing code to improve systems administration. You may have additional duties, such as training employees on how to use new software.

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Infographic showing various Junior Devops Engineer job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,439 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Operations

Alliantenergy

Ottumwa, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

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.

Engineer I - Grid Operations, Engineer II - Grid Operations, Engineer III - Grid Operations:

From 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)

Safety, Risk & Compliance

  • 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 Solving

  • Foundational: 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 Engagement

  • Foundational: 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 & Standards

  • Foundational: 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.

Planning, Financial & Work Management

  • 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 Making

  • Foundational: 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 Engineering

  • Foundational: 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 & Troubleshooting

  • Foundational: 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 Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required


Required Experience

    Engineer III Grid Operations:

    • Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

    • 5 years of related experience


    Engineer II Grid Operations:

    • Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

    • 2 years of related experience

    Engineer I Grid Operations:

    • Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required


    Preferred Experience

    • Project 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 experience

    • An internship or co-op in engineering


    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • 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 effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.


    Key Skills

    • Asset Life Cycle Management Continual Improvement Process Data Analysis Data Quality Management Electrical Engineering Outage Management Power Engineering Standards Compliance


    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:

    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.

    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 and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging 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 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.


    Visa sponsorship not supported.


    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.

    Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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