Engineer III - Generation

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

Are you ready to take on a high-impact engineering role at the heart of energy production? As an Engineer III – Generation , you’ll be part of a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the performance of our coal boiler systems within a combined cycle facility. This position offers a unique blend of technical challenge and hands-on project leadership, where you'll oversee complex repairs, manage contractors, and ensure compliance standards for coded pressure welding.

From planning and executing boiler tube reduction programs to coordinating inspections and managing energy piping repairs, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our power generation infrastructure safe, efficient, and reliable. You’ll work cross-functionally with maintenance and operations teams.

If you're passionate about energy systems, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at contractor and project management, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the power generation industry.

What you will do

Makes safety suggestions to assist in maintaining a safe work environment using tools and standards.

Applies past experiences and develops creative ideas to analyze problems and recommend possible solutions for moderately complex problems.

For moderately complex projects or issues, receives guidance from peers, and mentors and provides guidance to less experienced personnel in making decisions on less complex problems.

Frequently uses critical thinking skills and sound technical understanding of standards to provide cost-effective solutions to a specific problem.

Demonstrates an understanding of customer and business needs and regularly develops and implements the appropriate workable solution to problems based on given budgetary and schedule constraints while appropriately applying policy and code requirements.

Makes medium risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge with proper sign off from customer and minimal guidance from supervisor.

Has established effective working relationships 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.

Understands procedure FIN 102 Purchasing of Materials and Services and ensures correct use of procurement and payment tools to conduct business.

Knows the property unit catalog and can differentiate and provide classification between capital and maintenance projects in accordance with the property unit catalog, applying the chart of accounts.

Manages project budgets, including processes accruals and communicates anticipated changes in the budget; has completed financial reporting training and Utility Rate Making Concepts training.

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 Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission required.

Required Experience

Preferred Experience

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

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 : $84,000 - $146,000

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 .