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Senior Solution Architect

Madison, WI · On-site

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are ... developers and guide technical decisions , and support one of our largest modernization efforts ...

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T-Line Mechanic

Ames, IA · On-site

$44.72 - $57.62/hr

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are ... distribution lines and all associated equipment to serve and maintain service to electrical ...

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Do workers at Alliant Energy get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Alliant Energy pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
91% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

At Alliant Energy, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Alliant Energy affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Alliant Energy?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Alliant Energy worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do Alliant Energy workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it for Alliant Energy workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
100% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Alliant Energy?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Alliant Energy managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Alliant Energy spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Alliant Energy?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at Alliant Energy good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at Alliant Energy feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Alliant Energy get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
90% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Alliant Energy?

Some people feel stressed out here.
52% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Alliant Energy enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
81% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Alliant Energy recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
35% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Alliant Energy?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Alliant Energy?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Alliant Energy’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
76% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Alliant Energy is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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Senior Generation System Operator

Senior Generation System Operator

Alliant Energy

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Alliant Energy rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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.
Job Summary
Step into a high-impact role where you will be at the center of keeping the power grid running safely and reliably. As a Senior GENCO System Operator, you will play a critical role in real-time operations; monitoring system conditions, directing generation resources, and making fast, informed decisions that keep energy flowing across Alliant Energy's east and west balancing authorities.
This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll work alongside a skilled team to optimize generation performance, respond to system events, and ensure compliance with NERC, MISO, and MRO reliability standards. Your expertise will directly support the safe and efficient delivery of energy to the communities we serve.
This role also offers the opportunity to grow your technical capabilities, including obtaining your NERC System Operator Certification within six months of hire.
Important Role Details:
  • This position operates on a rotational schedule and requires availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • This is an on-site role and is not a hybrid opportunity.

What you will do
  • Direct, dispatch, coordinate, and optimize the operation all Alliant Energy and Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) generating units during normal operation, alerts, warnings, and emergencies while maintaining reliability of the Alliant Energy east and west balancing authorities.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and MRO reliability standards as well as MISO, TOP, and Alliant Energy standards and procedures.
  • Assist in training activities, drill preparation, and other NERC required operator training activities.
  • Starts and stops generators in response to requests from MISO or to relieve emergency conditions as needed by the transmission operator.
  • Utilize the generation management system (GMS) to monitor all critical aspects of the bulk electric system, including system load, frequency, tie-line and generator status, and voltage levels.
  • Ensures quality and accuracy of real-time telemetered data and responds to failures by manually updating data and coordinating failed equipment repair or replacement.
  • Monitors real-time interconnected tie line flows and performs nightly interconnection check out with neighboring utilities.
  • Takes or directs appropriate action during normal and emergency conditions to maintain the reliability of the bulk electric system, including implementation of interruptible load, direct load control, firm load shedding, or other load management resources.
  • Ensures accurate daily operations log and detailed records are maintained during shift.
  • 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 Emphasis in engineering, business, marketing or a related field Preferred
  • Certification NERC System Operator Certification is required or must be obtained within six months and maintained Required

Required Experience
  • 5 years of related experience including experience in various phases of power system operation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of the company's generation assets, generation management system, system operations, ATC and ITC Midwest transmission systems, and MISO market and operating procedures.
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with NERC standards and requirements. Able to participate in NERC compliance audits.
  • Ability to train new System Operators.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computers and analytical methods to analyze various operational problems.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work twelve (12) hour shifts on a varying or rotating schedule which may include night, holiday and weekend shifts.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills
  • Data Analysis • Demand Planning • Distribution Automation • Emergency Response • Power Monitoring • Health & Safety Management • Load Estimation • Outage Management • Power Distribution Systems Management • Switching • Power System Dispatch Strategy • Utility Mapping

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:
$93,500 - $128,500
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.
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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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