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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.

Training Locations:

Cedar Rapids Operations Center

Residency Requirements:

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Summary

Installs, maintains and tests telecommunications equipment used for data transmission supporting gas and electric utility generation, distribution and corporate services. Position will provide preventive maintenance on microwave radio, two way radio, advanced metering infrastructure, cellular, fiber and networking equipment. This position maintains appropriate documentation for all communications networks.

What you will do

+ Installs, commissions, maintains and troubleshoots telecommunication equipment for utility operations: this would include but is not limited to IP/MPLS routers and switches, Two-Way Radio base stations, mobiles, portables and fleet vehicle units, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) base stations, substation and tower site Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), fiber optic cable terminations and OTDR, licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems, communications tower lighting systems (excludes tower climbing) and battery plant systems.

+ Coordinates installation and troubleshooting with potentially multiple Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) for leased carrier services.

+ Works with Telecom and Substation Engineering with equipment installation, provisioning, topology and online drawing updates.

+ Installs and provisions cellular modems for communications at remote locations such as Substations, AMI cabinets and Metering.

+ Install, terminate, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of communications cables to include Copper CAT5e/6, coax, single mode and multimode fiber.

+ Install and maintain -48VDC battery plants.

+ Coordinate and facilitate equipment outages and cutovers.

+ Inspects locations to verify proper power, grounding, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for communication equipment; inspects newly installed telecommunications equipment to verify trouble free operation; adjusts telecommunications equipment to meet manufacturer specifications.

+ Identifies and prepares list of equipment and material needed to perform telecommunications projects. Verifies that material for projects is ordered and received.

+ Performs other duties that are similar or incidental to this position.

+ Performs all duties within established safety practices.

+ Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Education Requirements

+ High School Diploma Required

Preferred Experience

+ Education or a combination of training and experience equivalent to 2 year study in electronic technology, preferably with emphasis in IP Networking.

Other Requirements

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Proven technical ability in communication work

+ Ability to direct and work with others

+ Demonstrated mechanical and analytical ability

+ Aptitude for detail

+ Ability to resolve problems effectively with minimal direct supervision

+ Physical ability to perform job duties

+ Demonstrated computer skills, including Windows, Excel and Word.

+ Ability to login to network equipment via GUI or command line using terminal emulator.

+ Knowledge of IP networking with Cisco or Juniper devices is preferred.

+ Knowledge of IP subnetting.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the company.

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

+ Deference and due consideration will be given to employees having completed related accredited apprenticeship programs as determined by JATC.

Key Skills

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:

$41.28 - $55.04

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.

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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 [email protected] .