Engineer I, II, III, or Senior - Grid Planning
Core
Determine where and how new generation resources (wind, solar, battery storage, natural gas) connect to the grid, supporting reliability, system growth, and the energy transition from early-stage planning through MISO interconnection. (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR-10124-engineer-i-ii-iii-or-senior-grid-planning-at-alliantenergy)
Role type
Grid Planning Engineer (IC)
Builds
Grid planning studies, system models, power flow analyses, and interconnection agreements for generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Domain
Energy / Power Systems Engineering
Required skills
Power Systems Planning, Power Flow Analysis and Modeling, Grid Interconnection Studies, Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis, Transient Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Cost Optimization, Data Analysis, Power Systems Performance Monitoring, Standards Compliance
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
System modeling software, MISO interconnection tools
Responsibilities
Perform power flow studies and analysis; develop moderately complex system models; support modifications to interconnection agreements; interpret governmental regulations and Planning Criteria; participate in departmental budgeting and multi-year plan development; conduct technical reviews for distribution energy resource interconnection applications.
Seniority
Entry to Senior (I to Senior) based on years of experience
