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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:

The Engineer III – Gas Planning plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, resiliency, and future growth of the gas system through advanced engineering analysis and strategic planning. This position leads system planning and modeling efforts across gas transmission and distribution networks, transforming complex system data into actionable insights that inform long-range capacity planning, system integrity initiatives, and near-term project prioritization to support safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

What you will do

•  Follow safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team.

• Perform system planning and modeling, including building and maintaining hydraulic and network models and conducting capacity, contingency, and constraint analyses.

• Perform data-driven analyses to support long-range planning and near-term project prioritization.

• Apply established risk-based planning methodologies to evaluate system performance and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with operations, integrity management, finance, regulatory, and other stakeholders; communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance planning accuracy, modeling consistency, and data quality.

• Support capital planning and budgeting processes by preparing planning analyses, documentation, and technical justifications for investment decisions.

• Provide technical support during significant system events or emergencies.

• Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

•  Bachelor’s Degree Engineering Program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Preferred.

Required Experience

•  5 years of related gas utility engineering, planning, or operations Required.

Preferred Experience

•  5 Years of project or technical leadership experience Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Gas system planning methodologies, hydraulic modeling, and capacity analysis.

• Understanding of integrity management programs and applicable regulatory frameworks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency in engineering software and common business tools.

• Data analysis, system modeling, standards compliance, cost optimization - preferred.

Key Skills

• Continual Improvement Process • Cost Optimization • Data Analysis • Data Quality Management • Gas Operations • Mechanical Engineering • Standard Compliance • System Performance Monitoring

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$85,000 - $117,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold
 

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

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

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