Engineer II - Civil

Employment Type ALLETE - Non-Union FLSA Status Exempt Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Minnesota Power is currently seeking an Engineer II – Civil to join its Engineering Services team. This role will provide project management and engineering support for capital projects including transmission and distribution lines, substations, thermal and renewable generation facilities, and emerging technologies. When you join our Engineering Services team, you will help maintain and enhance infrastructure, ensuring reliable service to customers and supporting the community’s needs.

Responsibilities

- This role is responsible for project management and engineering of energy related projects across Minnesota Power/ALLETE from inception through to delivery as part of our Engineering Services team. Responsibilities include project management, project schedule development, engineering, budgeting, safety, permitting, security, procurement, bidding, contracting and construction

- Ensure cost-effective engineering practices to enhance customer operations, maintain system reliability, and ensure safety for employees and the public.

- Develop civil and structural engineering projects, guiding teams, vendors, and consultants to ensure performance, goal achievement, and successful execution.

- Develop and maintain credible relationships with departments, consultants, contractors, vendors, agencies, customers, and the public.

- Act as technical consultant within and outside assigned department in area of expertise.

- Report on project status keeping stakeholders updated on schedule, budget and risks

- Actively engage in all project phases from conceptualization through construction and commissioning with time spent both in office and in the field

- Support development of standards for design, materials, construction and operations.

Required Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program or equivalent.

Required Experience

- Two years or more related engineering experience required*

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

- Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.

- Project and construction management experience is preferred

Special Requirements

- This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as travel is required to different Minnesota Power/ALLETE facilities and project sites.

- After hours and out of town travel is occasionally required.

- Requires high level of interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.

- Preferred candidate is a self-starter that can work both independently and in a team-based project environments

- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Compensation And Benefits

- The expected annual compensation range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

- Compensation Incentive Program

- Retirement Benefits

- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits

- Paid Time Off

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Professional Development Opportunities

- Community Engagement, and more.

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. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled