Electrical Engineer - System Protection

Full Time
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Posted
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 reward our highly hardworking and dedicated teams and give them the support they need to ensure their safety, wellness and financial security for themselves and their families.

If you enjoy challenges, have strong communication skills and are passionate about the work you do we invite you to consider Alliant Energy.

What sets us apart?
  • Alliant Energy offers a full compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Employer Cash Contribution, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
  • Year after year, Alliant Energy is recognized by major publications and foundations as a top employer and leader in the areas of equity and sustainability. This includes Newsweek’s list of Most Responsible Companies, Forbes list of Best Midsize Employers, a perfect Corporate Equality Index Score as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality and being named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
  • Our employees make a difference through their work and personal activities. In 2021, employees, retirees and our charitable foundation collectively contributed $11.5 million and volunteered over 75,000 hours.

Job Summary

At Alliant Energy, we invest in our employees so they can grow, develop new skills and be prepared for new opportunities. Together, we create a workplace where people feel like they belong and can use their unique backgrounds, talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. This environment contributes to innovative solutions and Powering What’s Next!
We are currently recruiting for a System Protection Engineer in our Cedar Rapids, IA office. The System Protection team provides engineering and technical support in substation control, relay protection, NERC reliability standards and SCADA. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred. Experience with utility system protection design, application, or equipment is desired.

We are open to a new graduate or experienced engineer for this role!

In this role you will:
  • Craft protective relaying systems for company owned generation and distribution substations and SCADA systems.
  • Conduct fault current studies and protective device coordination in CAPE.
  • Technical support for system operations, fault locating, and relay event analysis.
  • Commissioning and troubleshooting of new and existing relaying, SCADA and other substation equipment.
  • All other duties as assigned.
In this role you will need:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university through the Engineering Accreditation Commission. Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
We also prefer:
  • Previous technical and/or professional experience.
  • An internship or co-op in engineering is preferred.
  • 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 in a diverse work environment.
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.
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Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all 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 expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

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.

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