Alliant Energy · 5 hours ago
Senior Engineer - Grid Modeling
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $146K/yr
7+ years expAlliant Energy is dedicated to serving customers and building stronger communities while leading the evolution of modern energy systems. The Senior Engineer - Grid Modeling role focuses on advanced EMT modeling and inverter-based resource integration, providing hands-on modeling and analysis work that influences long-term system performance.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
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
Maintains an awareness of customer needs and expectations and proposes solutions. Is proactively involved in the identification and solution of complex problems
Demonstrates strong communication and relationship skills with employees, business unit stakeholders, and contractors, including conflict resolution. Mentors other engineers. Confident discussing technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds
Interprets regulatory and organizational engineering standards; makes recommendations for changing processes and procedures
Facilitates meetings and lead discussions with stakeholders in support of system studies and application of new technologies
Uses critical thinking skills necessary in the interpretation of governmental regulations, regional or company business practices and the development of recommendations to address system issues or Planning Criteria violations
Understands risk assessment methodologies or philosophies applying technical knowledge. Makes higher risk decisions with limited guidance provided
Participates as a key team member making positive, supportive contributions addressing complex technical or operational problems
Actively participates in departmental budgeting and planning processes. Oversees multi-year plan and develops moderately complex scopes of work with cost estimate, sequencing, and prioritization with limited guidance provided
In-depth understanding of the property unit catalog including interpretation and decision making in terms of a capital investment project or O&M spend
In-depth understanding of system modeling methodologies and software. Able to build complex models and perform power flow studies or analysis. Provides input in advancing methodologies or software
In-depth understanding of interconnection agreements or other relevant agreement language, terminology, and technical requirements. Modifies existing or creates new agreements including cost sharing. Mentors others in understanding and development of agreements
In-depth understanding of the tools, data, and process for supporting moderately complex technical reviews and studies related to distribution energy resource interconnection applications with limited guidance provided. Understands and applies power quality concepts with limited guidance provided
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Within an engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
7 years of related experience
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
In-depth understanding of the property unit catalog including interpretation and decision making in terms of a capital investment project or O&M spend
In-depth understanding of system modeling methodologies and software. Able to build complex models and perform power flow studies or analysis. Provides input in advancing methodologies or software
In-depth understanding of interconnection agreements or other relevant agreement language, terminology, and technical requirements. Modifies existing or creates new agreements including cost sharing. Mentors others in understanding and development of agreements
In-depth understanding of the tools, data, and process for supporting moderately complex technical reviews and studies related to distribution energy resource interconnection applications with limited guidance provided. Understands and applies power quality concepts with limited guidance provided
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Annual incentive program
Company
Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy operates as a regulated investor-owned public utility holding company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.88B2025-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $725M
2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Lisa Barton
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Durian
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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