Senior Engineer - Enterprise Projects

Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Senior Engineer - Enterprise Projects

$104,000-$130,000 | Hybrid Work Available

Ready to shape Minnesota Power’s engineering future while leading the next generation of engineers?

Join our technical leadership team as a Senior Engineer and drive innovation across enterprise capital projects while mentoring engineering staff and advancing cutting-edge solutions that enhance system reliability and customer operations.

What You’ll Do

- Lead and mentor engineering teams through complex project assignments, training, and performance development.

- Drive technological innovation by assessing and integrating advanced solutions that improve operational efficiency.

- Serve as technical consultant and advisor across departments on enterprise-scale capital projects.

- Build strategic relationships with government agencies, contractors, and key stakeholders.

- Manage critical project elements including budgets, schedules, procurement, and regulatory compliance.

- Analyze operational data and system events to recommend equipment and process improvements.

- Ensure quality assurance and maintain comprehensive project documentation for regulatory and historical purposes.

- Champion cross-functional collaboration to solve complex engineering challenges and drive business strategy.

Why Choose Minnesota Power

Step into a senior technical leadership role where your PE license and 8+ years of experience directly impact both engineering excellence and team development. You’ll lead enterprise-scale projects while building the next generation of utility engineers through mentorship and technical guidance. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility from our Duluth headquarters, with clear advancement paths during our unprecedented expansion phase and comprehensive professional development support.

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

- 8+ years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated senior-level competence. A master’s degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to 1 year of related experience.

- Capital project management experience strongly preferred.

- Exceptional communication and organizational skills for stakeholder engagement.

- Proven ability to lead teams and foster positive working relationships.

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to project sites.

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

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Engineering (may substitute for one year of experience).

- Advanced degree (MBA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

- Experience with utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership.

Discover Duluth: Where Career Growth Meets Quality of Life

Located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior, Duluth offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure. Enjoy year-round access to hiking, skiing, and water sports, along with a lively downtown filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The city’s vibrant community hosts a variety of events and activities for all ages, while the local food, arts, and craft brewery scenes provide something for everyone. Duluth is a welcoming place to live and build your career.

Our Impact

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is powering a sustainable future through major grid modernization and renewable energy projects. You’ll join a company known for safety excellence and environmental leadership, working on infrastructure that serves 150,000 customers including major industrial operations. Our culture puts people first while driving innovation in clean energy.

Ready to support our mission to deliver reliable, safe, and innovative energy solutions to our customers? Apply today. The future of energy starts here.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $104,000-$130,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, 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.

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