Engineer III - Electrical

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 looking for a talented Electrical Engineer III to join its Substation Project Engineering team. This position will play an important role in the Physical engineering, planning, design, and execution of medium to high-voltage substation projects. This position requires a deep understanding of substation physical design, equipment integration, and utility standards to lead the design of greenfield and brownfield projects. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that all physical aspects of substation projects meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. The individual that joins 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Act as staff advisor and technical consultant within and outside assigned department and organization in area of expertise; reviews and may sign off as subject matter expert for others’ work.

- Provides technical support and direction for internal staff, consultants or vendors to ensure application of sound engineering practices in a cost-effective manner to enhance customer operations, maintain reliability of systems and safety for MP employees and the public.

- Understanding of local, state and industry codes and standards that apply to substation design, for example NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI.

- Coordinates with stakeholders to develop project scope, schedule, general arrangement, and estimates for projects.

- Performs administrative work relating to projects, procurement and assignments.

- In accordance with company and project standards, design substation layout and grounding, and specify equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, conduit, conductors, buswork, grounding, etc) for medium and high voltage electrical substations.

- Work with construction managers, field staff and other stakeholders to develop and implement project execution strategies.

- Closeout projects by completing as-built drawings and other project closeout tasks.

- Perform site visits for field verifications and support at medium and high voltage substations.

- Promotes positive change in Minnesota Power business strategy through the achievement of customer specific objectives and technological innovation.

- Assist in the development and modifications of Minnesota Power Physical Design Standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET EAC accredited program or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

- Four years or more of Electrical Utility related engineering experience PLUS licensed as a Professional Engineer in the United States*

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

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.

- Licensed Professional Engineer in the United States with ability to become registered in MN, WI, and ND within 6 months.

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

- This position requires travel 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.

- 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 $91,000 – $114,000. 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.

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