Engineer III Thermal Performance

Engineer III Thermal Performance

Alliant Energy, headquartered in Madison, Wis., is a Fortune 1000 company traded on the NYSE under the symbol LNT. Our corporation is a regulated, investor-owned public utility holding company providing regulated electric and natural gas service to approximately 1 million electric and 400,000 natural gas customers in the states of Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

We are currently recruiting for an Engineer III Thermal Performance in Cedar Rapids, IA or Madison, WI. The person in this exciting position will help us improve competitive position and profitability through improved thermal performance for at least four major power plants. We prefer to find someone with experience working with combustion turbines and combined cycle power plants. This position may be posted both internally and externally and may be filled at a higher level depending on the qualifications of the individual selected. To apply for this challenging opportunity, please complete the online application, including resume and salary requirements, at www.alliantenergy.com/careers

Supervision Received: Performs work under the general supervision of a Manager.

Supervision Given: None

Job Summary:

Collaborate with power plant leadership to perform complex thermal analysis on several of our combustine turbines and combined cycle power plants.

Responsible for planning, directing, and implementing major, advanced, and complex projects in a safe and environmentally conscious manner, in order to maintain and improve competitive position and profitability through improved thermal performance for at least four major power plants. Responsible for project cost/benefit analysis, and initiating review of permit implications. May be involved in, or working with, engineering project management in developing detailed design and work packages, managing costs and schedules, coordinating equipment start-up and performance testing, and negotiating contract close-outs.

Job Accountabilities:

Interfaces with other Generation engineering groups, technical specialists, and plant management to ensure that thermal performance engineering services and programs align with generation plant and business unit financial and operating goals and are delivered to the satisfaction of the customer.

Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires an in depth understanding of Company and OSHA safety rules and practices. Encourages safe work behaviors, and promptly corrects conditions and unsafe behaviors which may lead to accidents and personnel injury.

Identifies and develops innovative methods for improving thermal performance engineering processes and techniques.

Oversees the maintenance and usage of thermal performance databases and tools such as General Physics Pi database, EtaPro system, and other diagnostic tools.

Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.

All other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Education or experience equivalent to a four year degree from an accredited college or university, with emphasis in engineering.

A minimum of five to eight years technical and/or professional experience.

Thorough knowledge of electric and steam generation industry, and plant operations.

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

Demonstrated in-depth understanding of thermodynamics as it relates to generation of electricity.

Understanding of operations related financial and business skills including budgeting, utility economics, net present value and energy markets.

Must possess strong interpersonal skills including team facilitation and negotiation and conflict management, written and verbal communication, influence and persuasion techniques, coaching techniques and group presentation.

Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management) preferred.

Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Non-compete agreement required? No

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background investigation. To apply for this challenging opportunity, please complete the online application, including resume and salary requirements, at www.alliantenergy.com/careers

A core corporate value of Alliant Energy is to be a responsible corporate citizen, caring for the environment and the communities where we do business and encouraging diversity in our employee and supplier ranks, we recognize, respect and appreciate the valuable and different perspectives that each of us bring to the work environment, our company and our customers.