Field Design Specialist I

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.

As a Field Design Specialist I, you’ll play a critical role in shaping safe, cost-effective energy solutions that power homes and businesses. This

fully onsite

role gives you hands‑on experience in the field while engaging directly with customers to design projects that make a real difference. If you’re detail‑oriented, love problem‑solving, and want a career where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow, this role is for you!

Job Summary

Field Design Specialist I performs routine design detail and field work under general supervision, ensuring work orders are complete and all requirements are met. This position assists in selecting cost‑effective and safe project designs. This role serves as a primary customer contact for assigned communities regarding new or changes to existing electric and / or gas systems.

What You Will Do

Handles routine customer inquiries and design detail using standard operating procedures involving tariff application, extension rules and agreements, service rules, code requirements, service entrance, and metering requirements.

Assists in detail planning for work orders including as‑builts, preparing estimates and work orders, preparing necessary maps and sketches, closing work orders, preparing material lists, ensures accuracy of sag calculations, and switching / valve sequence planning.

Performs a variety of routine field work including, but not limited to locating and sizing services, load determination, distribution easements, staking, and survey work of moderate difficulty, field checks, licenses and joint use applications while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Tracks and reports work‑related functions necessary to support the business processes including creating work requests, CC&B transactions and establishing projects in work management, geographic information system (GIS) mapping, and various other systems.

Provides technical support for work requests, resolves technical issues, and ensures crews understand work scope, detail, and structure.

Works with hourly and salaried supervisors to schedule work for others.

Assists distribution engineering in development of project scopes and schedules using project management concepts and software.

May be responsible for emergency response in assigned processes.

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

Education Requirements

Associate Degree Preferred

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must be willing to travel.

Travel can include occasional overnight stays.

Primary residence must be within a reasonable distance of designated headquarters and within 40 minutes of an operating center in the zone(s) for which employee is responsible.

For positions located within company territory that supply natural gas to customers, this job is 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

Good knowledge of math, physics and construction practices.

Ability to comprehend design and work packaging standards, federal / state regulations.

Ability to comprehend gas and electric codes, OSHA rules, DOT requirements.

Ability to comprehend utility construction equipment, project management, and material procurement processes.

Good survey and drafting skills.

Basic financial analysis knowledge.

Basic mechanical skills gained through training or job experience.

Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Able to become qualified in electrical operations switching, gas operations, and gas emergency procedures within three years.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

Business Process Improvements

Customer Experience Management

Health, Safety, and Environmental Management

Outage Management

Project and Program Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Pay Range

65,000-$75,000

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.

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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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