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Engineer I - Grid Planning

Madison, WI · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are ... distribution energy resource interconnection applications with guidance provided. Learns basic ...

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Lead Engineer - Generation

Madison, WI · On-site

$103K - $136K/yr

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are ... As Lead Engineer - Generation , you will work with project teams to manage the engineering and ...

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Environmental Specialist II

Madison, WI · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

As a Renewable Environmental Specialist II at Alliant Energy, you'll support wind, solar, wetlands, linear utility projects , and wildlife initiatives while partnering with engineers, operations ...

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Field Design Specialist I

Marengo, IA · On-site

$60K - $77K/yr

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are ... Assists distribution engineering in development of project scopes and schedules using project ...

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Relay Technician

Platteville, WI · On-site

$55.27 - $60.83/hr

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are ... Associate Degree Study in an engineering college Preferred. Required Experience * 4 years ...

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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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Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
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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?

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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.

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73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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Engineer I - Grid Planning

Alliant Energy

Madison, WI • On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 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
Launch your engineering career with a role that offers real-world impact. As an Engineer I - Grid Planning, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to support the planning, design, and reliability of the electric system that serves thousands of customers across our communities.
What you will do
  • Follows safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team. Strives to identify problems and solutions and makes safety suggestions to assist in maintaining a safe work environment, uses tools and standards to design safety in operating and maintaining equipment.
  • Learns basic customer needs and expectations and strives to identify system problems and solutions within assigned work with guidance.
  • Learns to communicate and build relationships with employees, business unit stakeholders, and contractors. Learns to discuss technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds.
  • Applies regulatory and organizational engineering standards, processes, and procedures to solve problems limited in scope.
  • Learns to facilitate meetings and lead discussions with stakeholders in support of system studies with guidance provided.
  • Develops critical thinking skills necessary in the interpretation of governmental regulations, regional or company business practices
  • Learns risk assessment methodologies or philosophies applying technical knowledge. Makes low-risk decisions with guidance provided.
  • Learns basic understanding of the departmental budgeting and planning processes. Learns oversight of multi-year plan and development of simple scopes of work with cost estimate, sequencing, and prioritization with guidance provided.
  • Learns the basics of the property unit catalog and the difference between capital investments and O&M spend.
  • Learns basic understanding of system modeling methodologies and software with support. Builds simple models and performs power flow studies or analysis.
  • Learns basic understanding of interconnection agreement or other relevant agreement language, terminology, technical requirements and how studies support development of contract terms with guidance provided.
  • Learns basic understanding of the tools, data, and process for supporting simple technical reviews and studies related to distribution energy resource interconnection applications with guidance provided. Learns basic understanding of power quality concepts.
  • 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 Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

Preferred Experience
  • 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
  • Data Analysis • Feasibility Studies • Grid Interconnection Studies • Power Engineering • Power Flow Analysis and Modeling • Power Systems Planning • Short Circuit Simulation & Analysis • Standards Compliance • Transient 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:
$66,000 - $85,000
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.
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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.
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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