What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I position at Minnesota Power?
Employment Type
ALLETE - Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Engineer I – Transmission Structural Engineering
$67,000 - $84,000| Hybrid Work Available
Ready to engineer the backbone of Minnesota’s electrical grid?
Join Minnesota Power’s Engineering Services team and lead transmission line projects that keep the lights on for customers across Northeastern Minnesota.
What You’ll Do
Provide engineering expertise for transmission line projects from concept to energization, managing budgets, schedules, and construction oversight.
Engineer solutions for 26,000 square miles of service territory, including some of the nation’s largest industrial customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and consultants on capital and maintenance projects.
Develop engineering standards and evaluate emerging technologies for grid modernization.
Split time between office design work and field implementation.
Support distribution, substation, and generation projects as part of our integrated approach.
Ensure safety and reliability standards while optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Why Choose Minnesota Power
Advance your engineering career while making a real impact on Minnesota’s energy infrastructure. You’ll work on diverse projects from routine maintenance to cutting-edge grid modernization, with opportunities to develop expertise in PLS-CADD, NESC standards, and utility operations. Our collaborative culture values your technical input and provides clear advancement paths in both engineering and project management.
What You Bring
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 $67,000 - $84,000. 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.
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 218-723-3921.
EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled
ALLETE - Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Engineer I – Transmission Structural Engineering
$67,000 - $84,000| Hybrid Work Available
Ready to engineer the backbone of Minnesota’s electrical grid?
Join Minnesota Power’s Engineering Services team and lead transmission line projects that keep the lights on for customers across Northeastern Minnesota.
What You’ll Do
Provide engineering expertise for transmission line projects from concept to energization, managing budgets, schedules, and construction oversight.
Engineer solutions for 26,000 square miles of service territory, including some of the nation’s largest industrial customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and consultants on capital and maintenance projects.
Develop engineering standards and evaluate emerging technologies for grid modernization.
Split time between office design work and field implementation.
Support distribution, substation, and generation projects as part of our integrated approach.
Ensure safety and reliability standards while optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Why Choose Minnesota Power
Advance your engineering career while making a real impact on Minnesota’s energy infrastructure. You’ll work on diverse projects from routine maintenance to cutting-edge grid modernization, with opportunities to develop expertise in PLS-CADD, NESC standards, and utility operations. Our collaborative culture values your technical input and provides clear advancement paths in both engineering and project management.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from EAC-ABET accredited program.
- Candidates graduating by June 30, 2026 will be considered.
- No experience required: utility engineering intern experience desired.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to project sites.
- After hours and out of town travel is occasionally required.
- Project/construction management experience preferred
- PLS-CADD experience preferred.
- NESC familiarity preferred.
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
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 $67,000 - $84,000. 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.
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 218-723-3921.
EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled
Salary : $67,000 - $84,000