Job Description

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.

This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.

Residency Requirements:

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Summary


Engineering Technicians coordinate with Customers to design, order materials, and schedule installation of Natural Gas and Electrical service.

What you will do

• Under direction and working within established policies, procedures and standards, performs the following engineering detail or associated tasks, both in the office and in the field:
• Details, prepares and closes work orders; prepares material lists, tickets and transfers.
• Prepares estimates for work orders, budgets and customer contributions and charges.
• Performs a variety of field work, including locating proper service entrances, staking, locating underground pipe, cable and other obstructions; survey work of moderate difficulty; prepares and obtains distribution easements as assigned; makes soil probe tests; makes field checks and inventories; gathers and prepares information for various permits, licenses and joint use applications; installs location number tags.
• Performs various routine office work such as keeping work order and budget registers, local property records, maintains current engineering, accounting, rate, stores and budget records, assists in the preparation of voltage, gas pressure, load and other engineering reports.
• Obtains information from engineering prints and prepares necessary maps and sketches.
• Prepares maintenance work sheets, accident reports and claim forms.
• Handles ordinary inquiries involving company procedures, extension rules, service rules, code requirements, service entrance and metering requirements.
• Keeps current in knowledge and understanding of company procedures, rates, rules, practices, standards, and application of construction materials.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree Preferred

Required Experience

• Completion of the engineering technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination- Journey only
• 2-3 years' experience in engineering or surveying background.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to properly design electric and gas distribution systems.
• Basic financial skills
• Demonstrated effective computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, company software and related.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and gas theory, company safety rules and applications, mathematics including algebra and geometry; physics
• Company construction, engineering and material standards and related company practices, processes and procedures.
• Ability to perform surveying and staking of moderate difficulty
• Knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations applicable to installation of overhead and underground facilities
• Demonstrated time management and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle customer contacts in a manner that encourages positive customer relations
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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.

Pay Range:

$40.25 - $51.60

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.

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.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email

talent@alliantenergy.com

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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