Senior Engineer - Grid Modeling

Alliant Energy•Madison, WI

1d•$106,000 - $146,000

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. Job Summary Step into a role that sits at the cutting edge of resource integration and how the modern grid is evolving. We’re building a new, high-impact capability focused on advanced EMT modeling using PSCAD, and we’re looking for a Senior Engineer who’s ready to help shape the future of inverter‑based resource integration. As an early adopter of grid-forming inverter technology, we’re not just adapting to industry change — we are helping to lead it. This position gives provides a unique opportunity to work on transformative modeling challenges tied to inverter based resources such as wind, solar and energy storage. It’s hands-on, modeling and analysis work where you will have the opportunity to directly influence decision making and long-term system performance. If you're excited about renewable energy, system modeling, and contributing to a fast‑growing technical area that is part of the next chapter of power systems engineering, this is your chance to make an impact on a rapidly evolving grid.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Within an engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
7 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.
Cost Optimization
Data Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Grid Interconnection Studies
Power Engineering
Power Flow Analysis and Modeling
Power Systems Performance Monitoring
Power Systems Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Standards Compliance
Transient Analysis

Nice To Haves

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.

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.