Engineer III - Generation

Alliant Energy•Wisconsin Dells, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineer III – Generation, you’ll lead critical projects that keep our power plants operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role is at the center of it all; managing contractors, validating engineering designs, and driving multiple projects forward at once. You’ll bring a strong civil engineering foundation to tackle complex challenges, investigate operational issues, and ensure the right solutions and partners are in place. You will act as both a project manager and technical resource, balancing oversight with hands‑on engineering input. From coordinating contractors to supporting maintenance-driven problem solving, you’ll help bring structure, consistency, and long-term value to our generation assets across our generation assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission
5 years of related experience.
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.
Condition Monitoring
Continual Improvement Process
Cost Optimization
Design Specifications
Inspection Management
Power Engineering
Predictive Maintenance
Project and Program Management
Records Management
Root Cause Analysis

Nice To Haves

Project management experience, along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline.

Responsibilities

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.