Renewable Environmental Specialist II

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. Help shape the future of energy while protecting the environment. As a Renewable Environmental Specialist II at Alliant Energy, you'll support wind, solar, wetlands, and wildlife initiatives while partnering with engineers, operations teams, and regulatory agencies to advance critical energy infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to apply your environmental expertise to renewable and utility projects that deliver reliable energy, support sustainable growth, and protect the natural resources and communities we serve. This hybrid role combines office collaboration with field work, typically 1-3 days per week in the office or at project sites.

Environmental Specialist II performs data collection for the preparation of environmental or research policy studies and assists management and senior environmental specialists in enhancements to the environmental management system. This position analyzes and evaluates the environmental impacts of Alliant Energy operations on air, waste, and water quality; ecological systems; or other environmental resources. This role recommends improvements to existing environmental practices.

Collects and maintains data for environmental studies from company facilities and other departments. Interprets data, prepares reports, illustrations and charts of environmental compliance and performance and management statistics. Provides technical support in environmental management system program modification and implementation of improvements to the system. Works with internal customers on environmental and research projects and analyzes improvements to workflow, policies, and practices. Supports customers in the development of environmental education materials and participates in training of business unit staff. Represents Alliant Energy in regulatory and utility meetings or hearings. Tracks performance of business units and assesses compliance status with respect to regulations; conducts onsite investigations and provides analysis on outcome of investigation. Provides technical guidance to the field by interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements. 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.

Requirements Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; environmental studies or related area Preferred Required Experience 2 years of experience in environmental engineering, science, compliance planning work or environmental resource management with an electric utility, consulting firm, or government agency Other Requirements Must possess a valid driver’s license. 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) preferred. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Key Skills • Data Analysis • Environmental Awareness • Environmental Impact Assessment • Environmental Management Systems • Environmental Monitoring Techniques • Environmental Permitting • Environmental Reports • Policy Analysis • Regulatory Compliance • Stakeholder Management Our people are