Senior Boiler Engineer

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 reward our highly hardworking and dedicated teams and give them the support they need to ensure their safety, wellness and financial security for themselves and their families.

If you enjoy challenges, have strong communication skills and are passionate about the work you do we invite you to consider Alliant Energy.

What sets us apart?

• Alliant Energy offers a full compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Employer Cash Contribution, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
• Year after year, Alliant Energy is recognized by major publications and foundations as a top employer and leader in the areas of equity and sustainability. This includes Newsweek's list of Most Responsible Companies, Forbes list of Best Midsize Employers , a perfect Corporate Equality Index Score as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality and being named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
• Our employees make a difference through their work and personal activities. In 2021, employees, retirees and our charitable foundation collectively contributed $11.5 million and volunteered over 75,000 hours.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Boiler Engineer to join the team in either Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Marshalltown or Mason City, IA. This hybrid role will work from home and report to one of our locations 2-3 days per week. Travel is estimated to be 25-40% and includes a combination of day trips and overnights.

The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineer degree with boiler experience and a sophisticated skill-base related to:

• Working knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair outage planning of fossil fuel boilers
• Welding, weld procedures, welding inspection and code requirements for fossil fuel boilers
• Engineering project management, including economic evaluation, outage contracts, schedule and time milestones
• Knowledge of boiler engineering, boiler & piping codes and related maintenance projects
• Industry standards for environmental regulations

In this role you will:

• Interpret and apply engineering principles
• Prepare scopes of work and modification & repair specifications
• Prepare bid evaluations
• Provide recommendations for repair methodology of fossil fueled boilers
• Evaluate, monitor, direct and manage outside contractors, consultants, and vendors
• Direct or carryout inspections of fossil fuel boilers and provide recommendations to customers for immediate short-term repairs or larger, long-term repairs
• Comply with corporate Safety Program

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Performs work on a variety of complex assignments requiring in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solutions; uses a variety of complex tools and resources to solve problems.
• In addition to the requirements for Engineer III, uses tools and standards to design for safety in operating and maintaining equipment.
• Maintains an awareness of customer needs and expectations and proposes solutions. Is proactively involved in the identification and solution of problems falling within assigned area of responsibility with minimal guidance.
• Goes beyond generally accepted guidelines to analyze problems and recommend possible solutions. Solves complex problems by identifying new ways of using existing procedures, techniques and resources. Applies independent judgment in complex situations regularly relying on experience.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of discipline and uses best practices and knowledge to continuously improve on products and services.
• Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills necessary to develop recommendations which provide technically sound and the most cost effective solutions, understanding the application to other problems.
• Demonstrates the ability and confidence to present alternatives and constructively influence the customer's decision making. Has developed credibility with internal customers and peers.
• Makes higher risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge and may have an impact on multiple areas of the business with proper sign off from customer.
• Leads and/or makes positive, supportive contributions on teams that deal with complex technical or operational problems.
• Proactively provides guidance to less experienced staff members; may mentor new employees or interns. Has established effective working relationships with employees, contractors, customers, functional groups, and internal and external peers. Explains technical problems to internal stakeholders and accurately prepares detailed documents such as technical studies, project documentation for future reference, etc.
• In addition to Engineer III requirements, understands various corporate financial statements and can differentiate how project implementation will impact the rate payer versus the shareholder. Consistently applies the chart of accounts appropriately to ERP and MAXIMO. Consistently applies "best practices" with ERP processes to assure system efficiency. Structures projects such that the shareholder benefit is maximized.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Within an engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

Other Requirements

• If the incumbent performs duties in gas engineering, this job is then covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 199), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

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 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.

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

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.