Sr. Engineer - Generation (Solar & BESS)

Job Summary

Senior Generation Engineer- Solar and Battery Energy Storage plays a critical role in advancing the performance and reliability of utility‑scale generation assets, with a strong focus on solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role performs complex engineering work using advanced analytical tools and independent judgment to support the full asset lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, operation, and long‑term performance optimization. The Senior Engineer helps turn innovative energy technologies into dependable, high‑performing resources that support system reliability and decarbonization goals.

Serving as a technical leader for inverter‑based generation, the Senior Engineer provides expert review of technical studies, models, and vendor documentation, ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective integration of solar and energy storage assets into the grid. This role partners closely across planning, development, and operations teams, acts as a trusted technical authority, and mentors engineers and technical staff; shaping best practices and driving continuous improvement across the power 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

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 - $186,000This 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
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