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Vestas Wind Systems

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Pleasantville, IA · On-site

$34K - $43K/yr

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What is a wind energy manager?

A Wind Energy Manager oversees the operations, maintenance, and performance of wind energy projects. They ensure turbines run efficiently, coordinate with teams for repairs and upkeep, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role also involves budgeting, reporting, and optimizing energy output. Strong leadership, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills are essential.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a wind energy manager?

A Wind Energy Manager typically oversees the operation and maintenance of wind farms, ensuring that energy production targets are met while complying with safety and environmental regulations. Daily tasks can include coordinating with technicians and engineers, monitoring system performance, managing budgets, and addressing any technical issues that arise. They also regularly liaise with stakeholders such as utility companies, landowners, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth project operations. This dynamic role offers a mix of fieldwork and office-based activities, requiring adaptability and strong organizational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wind energy manager?

To thrive as a Wind Energy Manager, you need expertise in renewable energy systems, project management, and technical knowledge of wind power generation, typically supported by a degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Familiarity with SCADA systems, wind resource assessment tools, and safety certifications such as OSHA are commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for coordinating teams and resolving operational challenges. These qualifications enable Wind Energy Managers to effectively oversee wind farm operations, ensure safety compliance, and drive project success.

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Senior Engineer - Generation (Wind Construction)

Alliantenergy

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 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.

At Alliant Energy, wind energy plays a crucial role in our balanced energy mix. As one of the top five largest utility owner-operators of regulated wind in the United States, we own and operate nearly 1,800 megawatts of wind energy resources across Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer to join our team for our new wind construction projects that will consist of an additional 1,000MW+ of wind energy resources.

Relocation assistance and a signon bonus are available to support your transition

Job Summary

Senior Engineer - Generation (Wind Construction) plays a critical role in delivering largescale wind energy projects, from early design through construction and longterm optimization. This position leads complex engineering and construction activities for wind generation assets, applying independent judgment to solve technical and project challenges while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met. The role partners closely with project managers, contractors, and crossfunctional teams to plan, design, construct, and deliver reliable wind facilities, while also providing technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers. This is an opportunity to make a direct, visible impact on the growth and performance of our wind generation portfolio.

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

Preferred Experience

  • Renewable experience in wind

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 effectively in a collaborative and inclusive 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:

$106,000 - $186,000

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.

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.

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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