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Environmental Specialist II

Madison, WI · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

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 ...

Alliant Energy

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 passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When ...

Alliant Energy

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 passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When ...

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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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Economic Development Manager

Alliant Energy

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 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.
Join Alliant Energy as an Economic Development Manager and help drive business growth across our service territory. We're seeking a professional with economic development experience who can partner with Key Account Managers, lead responses to site selection inquiries and RFPs, and build relationships with large industrial customers.
Success in this role requires experience working with industries such as manufacturing, food ingredients, animal feed, industrial biotechnology, and health-related businesses, along with the ability to identify growth opportunities and attract new investment. You'll spend 1-3 days/week meeting with customers and communities, with one week of out-of-state travel per month.
Spring and fall are the busiest seasons, offering excellent opportunities to make a visible impact on customer and community growth.
Job Summary
Manager Economic Development manages and provides leadership for the community and leads the business support, retention, and growth efforts for Alliant Energy through the development and implementation of customer programs and services, utility service provisions, and load growth opportunities for customers and communities. This position is responsible for economic development strategy, planning, and implementation for the organization. This role ensures that Alliant Energy maximizes the value of its business, community, and economic development resources to drive economic vitality in the service territory and to spur customer growth. This position manages a team responsible for executing economic development activities for both gas and electric products and services and oversees database management and industry/company research.
What you will do
  • Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct, and modeling Alliant Energy's Core Values at all times.
  • Maintains an understanding of current trends in economic development.
  • Develops and proactively implements strategic customer account reviews on an ongoing basis to evaluate customer needs, usage trends, market analysis, and assessment of competitors, and market intelligence with a focus on future load growth and competitive value.
  • Directs and manages team efforts to represent Alliant Energy to municipal, local, and state officials for economic development committees, meetings, and events and at conferences to promote Alliant Energy's service area and regional business climate.
  • Assists local communities in business and industrial park planning, development, and attraction efforts, including sharing information and technical advice on grants, loans, incentives, land use issues, and community planning and development.
  • Oversees and manages team efforts to promote Alliant Energy territories to target audiences through proactive outreach and creative marketing plans, and responses to potential customer interest.
  • Maintains an in-depth understanding of utility industry, economic development, information technology, and regulatory trends to ensure the department is productive and efficient in meeting customer and Alliant Energy's business goals.
  • Supervises the database and research team members, ensuring effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Leads research and process development initiatives to innovate and improve economic development strategies and programs.
  • Serves as the business liaison between Alliant Energy and higher education institutions and public-private partnerships. Executes outreach plans and coordinates available higher education resources for Alliant Energy. Responsible for the coordination and measurement of activities and strategies executed through partnerships with higher education institutions and other governmental affiliates.
  • Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build strong communities.

Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field. Preferred
  • Associate Degree Emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field. Preferred

Required Experience
  • 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent. (Equivalent supervisory experience may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experiences through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience.)

Preferred Experience
  • 5 years of technical or professional experience in economic development, community/government relations, or industrial, community, or commercial customer relations/account management

Key Skills
  • Account Planning • Business Development • Business Negotiations • Competitive Intelligence (CI) • Contract Management • Customer Experience Management • Customer Journey Mapping • Customer Needs Analysis • Customer Success Management (CSM) • Data Analysis • Sales Forecasting • Segmentation Strategy • Solutions Selling

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:
$130,000-$150,000
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.
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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