Resource Planning Consultant I

Alliant Energy is seeking a Resource Planning Consultant I for a flexible hybrid role based in Cedar Rapids, IA. The position involves economic analysis and strategy focused on integrating renewables and storage for the clean energy grid. Responsibilities include forecasting, data analysis, process improvement, and regulatory support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
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Help design the clean energy grid of the future—in a flexible hybrid role.
As a Resource Planning Consultant, you’ll turn complex data into smart decisions—integrating renewables, storage, and market insights to shape a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system, with the balance of working 2–3 days in the office.

Job Summary
The Resource Planning Consultant I is responsible for economic analysis and strategy with a focus on integrating renewables and storage to plan for the clean energy grid of the future. This position supports the development team on optimal resource planning decisions. This role serves on a data-driven team that believes in continuous improvement and collaboration while always looking to develop better tools, processes, and modeling approaches through learning and knowledge sharing.

What you will do
• Responsible for working on capacity and long-term resource forecasts and models.
• Works on routine activities to learn and maintain deterministic and stochastic model inputs and outputs; operates the model and creates reports from model outputs.
• Gathers and aggregates information from subject matter experts to ensure valid input assumptions.
• Assists in troubleshooting processes, exploring process improvements, documenting processes, and implementing process improvements.
• Develops an understanding of appropriate procedures, policy tools, systems, and regulations related to utility resource planning models (such as Aurora, ProMod, etc.), Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and capacity market rules.
• Coordinates with transmission planning and assists with MISO Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIA) and load balancing authority (LBA) duties.
• Monitors transmission congestion on the MISO system.
• Gains a basic understanding of the business of a regulated electric utility including details of our fuel recovery rules in each of Alliant Energy’s jurisdictions.
• Assists in writing and supporting responses to regulatory requests.
• Engage in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business, engineering or related field Preferred

Required Experience
• 1 year of experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to demonstrate technical and analytical skills.
• 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). Advanced working knowledge of Excel and related analytical tools preferred.
• Ability to setup, maintain and draw conclusions from large data sets.
• Knowledge of analytical methods and analysis preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills
• • Data Analysis • Data Visualization • Regulatory Compliance • Resource Planning • Risk Analytics • Technical Reports

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.

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.

Pay Range:
$70,000-$80,000

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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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.

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