Engineer I - Gas

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

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 Engineer I - Gas performs a variety of engineering tasks in a structured environment, typically with a more experienced engineer's review and oversight. This position plans or designs in support of construction, operations, and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, equipment, and components used in gas transmission and distribution systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
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.
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.
Key Skills • Continual Improvement Process • Data Analysis • Mechanical Engineering • Standards Compliance • Systems Performance Monitoring

Nice To Haves

Previous technical and/or professional experience
An internship or co-op in engineering

Responsibilities

Follows safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team. Strives to identify problems, makes safety suggestions to assist in maintaining a safe work environment, and uses tools and standards to design for safety in operating and maintaining equipment.
Learns basic customer needs and expectations and strives to identify problems and solutions within assigned work with guidance.
Applies regulatory and organizational engineering standards, processes, and procedures to solve problems limited in scope.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of gas utility system operations and maintenance practices with a focus on reliability and resiliency.
With guidance from supervisor, learns how to make makes low-risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.
Establishes relationships with employees, contractors, and business unit stakeholders.
Learns to discuss technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds.
Learns to explain technical problems to engineering group and accurately prepares detailed project documentation.
Offers recommendations which provide technically sound, and the most cost-effective solutions applied to a specific problem.
Develops, with guidance, simple solutions to a system problem including simple scopes of work.
Learns the difference between capital investments and O&M spend.
May provide technical support and assistance to field personnel during system emergencies.
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.