External Job Title: Engineer II - Distribution System
Job ID: 5340
Company: Minnesota Power
Application Close Date: 12/15/2024
Link to apply: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ALLETE&cws=43&rid=5340

Engineer II - Distribution System (2 openings)

ALLETE is an investor-owned energy company focused on building a sustainable energy future that is headquartered on Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota – with operations throughout the United States. ALLETE's largest business is Minnesota Power, an electric energy provider that serves about 145,000 customers, more than a dozen municipalities, and some of the nation's largest industrial customers. Other ALLETE businesses include Wisconsin-based Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy based in Duluth, Minnesota; BNI Energy in Bismarck, North Dakota; New Energy Equity headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland; and ALLETE Renewable Resources.  

Minnesota Power is seeking two (2) talented Engineer IIs to join its Distribution System team to play a crucial role in designing, optimizing, and maintaining our electrical distribution networks. These roles will tackle everything from overhead and underground system designs to troubleshooting power quality issues and implementing cutting-edge grid modernization projects. The individuals that join this team will aid in securing the reliability and efficiency of our energy delivery, helping us meet our commitment to a sustainable and modern energy future. 

ALLETE offers a flexible, friendly work environment, expansive opportunities to grow and develop in your career, and a culture that drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and planet. We offer choice in the things that matter to you: your money, your health, your time, and your career. The compensation package includes a competitive, market-based salary, a robust retirement plan, medical and dental benefits, company supported continuing education, generous time off, professional development opportunities, an incentive plan, and other perks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and oversee overhead distribution systems ensuring they meet industry standards and company requirements.
• Develop underground distribution networks to create efficient and reliable systems.
• Support the design of distribution substations, integrating cutting-edge technologies and practices.
• Troubleshoot power quality issues, providing innovative solutions to enhance system performance.
• Review and design solar interconnects, enabling seamless integration of solar projects into the grid.
• Drive grid modernization efforts including the development of FLISR schemes, BESS implementations, and recloser additions.
• Identify and manage age and asset renewal projects, ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of the distribution network.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Four years or more of related engineering experience in electrical engineering or utility*

OR

• Two years or more of related engineering experience in electrical engineering or utility PLUS certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)*
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is encouraged.

*A master’s degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This requisition has two (2) openings – one of the openings will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN and the other opening will report regularly in person to Eveleth, MN.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.  

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.  

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.   

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553. 

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