Wind Turbine & Projects Engineer III

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Job description

Looking to power up your career? If you enjoy challenges, have the drive to learn, and are passionate about the work you do we invite you to consider Alliant Energy!

What sets us apart:

• Excellent pay and benefits!
• A commitment to career growth and development
• A culture that embraces our core values of live safety, do the right thing, care for others, make things better, act for tomorrow, and think beyond - be bold.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on our local communities

Alliant Energy is currently recruiting for an experienced Wind Turbine and Projects Engineer III to support our wind farms, coal/gas power plants and other projects as needed. Alliant Energy currently owns and operates 10 wind farms which make up a portion of our generation mix. Current wind farms utilize a mix of: Vestas V82 1.65 turbines and GE 2.X turbines for >1700 MW combined. This high-profile, challenging opportunity will allow you to be part of an experienced cohesive team that is a key part of a world-class organization.

This position may be located in Cedar Rapids, IA or one of our wind farms in Iowa and the job features a combination of office based work, wind farm and power plant work.This role can be filled at a higher level.

Alliant Energy will not provide sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa) now or in the future for this position.
Job Category
Engineering

Job Qualifications
Experience and Education Requirements:

• This position requires a four year degree from an accredited college or university, within an engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission.
• 5 years of related experience

Preferred Experience:

• Project management experience, along with ability to deal with subcontractors and multi-functional teams

Wind:

• Experience with wind turbine blades as it relates to manufacturing/construction methods, repairs, and performance.
• Organizes and interprets blade information to develop an annual blade program
• Experience with Maximo or maintenance software
• Responsible for the preparation of bid documents and scope of work for blade repairs
• Experience with: wind sensors and control systems, low speed rotating machinery,wind generator and gear box cooling systems,lubrication and oil analysis andvibration analysis
• Experience of implementing and performing monitoring based activities to increase capacity, efficiency and optimize asset life of the turbines.

Projects:

• Strong project management skills related to budget development, economic evaluations, development of equipment / construction specifications, construction management, system start-up / commissioning, schedule development / management.
• Solid understanding of electric and steam generation industry, power plant operations and mechanical power systems such as pumps, piping, fans, heat exchangers, draft systems, material handling, etc.
• Welding, weld procedures, welding inspection and code requirements for power piping
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory issues related to the electric and steam generation industry
• Knowledge of environmental control systems (SCR, Scrubbers, Baghouses) and their operation.
• Knowledge of the codes and standards that apply to the wind, electric, and steam generation industry as well as mechanical and safety codes and standards.
• Execution of multiple projects at the same time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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).
• Works in a diverse and inclusive environment.

*Note: All Candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check

Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all 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 expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this dedication, Alliant Energy works to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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.

We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran

Posting Title
Wind Turbine & Projects Engineer III