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Keeping the power going, the lights on and your community safe is an important and good paying job. Learn more about our career opportunities and how you can get started in the energy industry.

Alliant Energy offers these position in a number of communities:

  • Boiler Operator
  • Coal Handler
  • Construction Specialist
  • Dispatch Technician
  • Engineer
  • Garage Mechanic
  • Gas Worker
  • Lead Coal Operator
  • Lead Line Worker
  • Line Worker
  • Pipe Fitter
  • Power Plant Operator
  • Safety Coordinator
  • Substation Electrician
  • Telecommunications Technician
  • Truck-Crane Operator
  • And more
  • Fully-paid Apprenticeship Program

    Apprenticeship education is free of charge, you get full-time wages and benefits while you learn.

    And if you’re looking to get your degree or maybe there is a class that will help advance your career, Alliant provides 70% tuition reimbursement.

    Degree Programs

    • Wind energy & Turbine Technology Degree Program
    • Gas Utility Construction & Service Degree Program
    • Lineworker Programs

    Build a profession that’s always in demand.  Craft your own success by learning Skilled Trades like HVAC, Drafting or Electrical.

    From its beginnings as Lincoln Technical Institute in 1946 to its current status as one of the nation’s leading providers of career education and training, the Lincoln Group of Schools are part of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (“Lincoln”) and are committed to providing students with the quality, hands-on skills and training they need to succeed in an ever-changing employment landscape.

     

    Lincoln operates 43 campuses in 17 states under the following brands: Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College Online, Nashville Auto-Diesel College, Southwestern College, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Baran Institute of Technology, Briarwood College and Clemens College.

    Visit the Lincoln Group of Schools website here to learn more!

    EXPLOSIVES ACADEMY is exclusively dedicated to explosives safety study, training, and certification.  Specialized Internet education & training for compliance, use, disposal, transport, & safety of explosives by degreed and licensed experts.

    Find out about classes, careers, certification and more by visiting the Explosives Academy website here.

    The International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE)was formed in 1974 as a professional society dedicated to promoting the safety, security and the controlled use of explosives in mining, quarrying, construction, manufacturing, demolition, aerospace, forestry, avalanche control, art, automotives, special effects, exploration, seismology, agriculture, law enforcement, and many other peaceful uses of explosives.

    The ISEE website covers a wide variety of career information. You will find at ISEE membership information, industry news, publications, technical information, online courses, a job/career center, mentoring program, educational foundation, safety and security information and much more.

    Visit the ISEE website here and learn about this explosive career!

    ConstructionDriller.com is a search community connecting business professionals with information and professional contacts.

    Categories on their website  include:

    • Jobs
    • Resumes search
    • Continuing Education
    • Links to books and Industry Magazines
    • Links to related web content
    • Industry news and articles

    Visit their website here.

    NACME’s role is the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships for underrepresented minority students in engineering, they have forged collaborations with other non-profit organizations to provide pre-engineering study preparation and experiences for public school and community college students and has become a leading source of research results and policy analysis regarding the participation of African Americans, Latinos and American Indians in engineering education and careers.

    NACME’s programs and activities span from middle school to workforce entry. They offer programs and information for students, parents, educators and mentors.

    Visit their website here to learn more!

    Student Scholarships

    Driver Solutions offers a training program which matches you with a  entry-level truck driving job at a trucking company that will cover the upfront tuition costs of the truck driving school. Your acceptance into the CDL training program is based on the qualification of your application.

    The Driver Solution Process:

  • Step 1 Review Career Opportunities & submit your Online Driver Application
  • Step 2 Speak with your Driver Agent
  • Step 3 Choose a Driver Solutions Network trucking company
  • Step 4 Driver Solutions qualifies your driver application
  • Step 5 Attend the company-paid truck driving school
  • Step 6 Begin driving for the trucking company
  • Visit their website here to learn more!