Field Design Specialist I

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Field Design Specialist I, you’ll play a critical role in shaping safe, cost-effective energy solutions that power homes and businesses. This fully onsite role gives you hands-on experience in the field while engaging directly with customers to design projects that make a real difference. If you’re detail-oriented, love problem-solving, and want a career where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow, this role is for you! Job Summary Field Design Specialist I performs routine design detail and field work under general supervision, ensuring work orders are complete and all requirements are met. This position assists in selecting cost-effective and safe project designs. This role serves as a primary customer contact for assigned communities regarding new or changes to existing electric and/or gas systems.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing to travel.
Travel can include occasional overnight stays.
Primary residence must be within a reasonable distance of designated headquarters and within 40 minutes of an operating center in the zone(s) for which employee is responsible.
For positions located within company territory that supply natural gas to customers, this job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 199), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.
Good knowledge of math, physics and construction practices.
Ability to comprehend design and work packaging standards, federal/state regulations.
Ability to comprehend gas and electric codes, OSHA rules, DOT requirements.
Ability to comprehend utility construction equipment, project management, and material procurement processes.
Good survey and drafting skills.
Basic financial analysis knowledge.
Basic mechanical skills gained through training or job experience.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Able to become qualified in electrical operations switching, gas operations, and gas emergency procedures within three years.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Handles routine customer inquiries and design detail using standard operating procedures involving tariff application, extension rules and agreements, service rules, code requirements, service entrance, and metering requirements.
Assists in detail planning for work orders including as-builts, preparing estimates and work orders, preparing necessary maps and sketches, closing work orders, preparing material lists, ensures accuracy of sag calculations, and switching/valve sequence planning.
Performs a variety of routine field work including, but not limited to locating and sizing services, load determination, distribution easements, staking, and survey work of moderate difficulty, field checks, licenses and joint use applications while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Tracks and reports work-related functions necessary to support the business processes including creating work requests, CC&B transactions and establishing projects in work management, geographic information system (GIS) mapping, and various other systems.
Provides technical support for work requests, resolves technical issues, and ensures crews understand work scope, detail, and structure.
Works with hourly and salaried supervisors to schedule work for others.
Assists distribution engineering in development of project scopes and schedules using project management concepts and software.
May be responsible for emergency response in assigned processes.
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.