Alliant Energy · 2 days ago
Conductor Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38.34/hr - $47.92/hrAlliant Energy, through its subsidiary Travero, is a logistics solutions company specializing in freight management. The Conductor Engineer position involves managing and operating freight trains safely and efficiently, ensuring adherence to railway and Federal Railroad Administration rules while working outdoors in various weather conditions.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Responsible for the safety, mechanical function and protection of trains and observance of all rules to ensure safe transportation of cargo. This includes responsibility for the safe and efficient operating of the locomotive
Performs work on and around freight cars, locomotives and other heavy equipment. Places cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown on trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar location
Responsible for proper communication to ensure the safe movement of trains, freight cars and locomotives. This includes communication via hand signals and/or radio. Additional requirements include learning and use of electronic devices for entering car movement, verifying GCOR and rules
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma Required
Must possess a valid driver's license
This job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Part 219), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations
Proven mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Ability to communicate and assume accountability for high-stress scenarios and situations
Employee must comply with 35 minute residency requirement
Preferred
Previous experience working rotating shifts or shift work is preferred
Benefits
Paid time off including vacation days, sick days, holidays
Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement
Tuition reimbursement
This position is eligible for Federal Railroad Retirement benefits
Company
Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy operates as a regulated investor-owned public utility holding company.
Founded in 1917
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
Joel Schmidt
Retired
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