What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Electrical Engineer I position at Minnesota Power?
Employment Type
ALLETE - Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Physical Electrical Engineer I
$67,000 - $84,000 | Hybrid with in person reporting to Duluth, MN
Apply your electrical engineering expertise to design and deliver substation projects that power our communities for generations. From greenfield developments to critical system upgrades, you'll help shape safe, reliable, and innovative utility infrastructure while collaborating across disciplines and assisting on projects from concept through construction.
What You'll Do
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE’s clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.
Benefits
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, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:
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 based on business need without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other status otherwise protected by law.
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
Physical Electrical Engineer I
$67,000 - $84,000 | Hybrid with in person reporting to Duluth, MN
Apply your electrical engineering expertise to design and deliver substation projects that power our communities for generations. From greenfield developments to critical system upgrades, you'll help shape safe, reliable, and innovative utility infrastructure while collaborating across disciplines and assisting on projects from concept through construction.
What You'll Do
- Physical design for substation projects from concept to completion, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Design the physical layout, grounding, and specify equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, conduit, conductors, buswork, grounding, etc) for electrical substations.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders and engineering disciplines as projects progress from initiation to completion.
- Provide technical assistance for projects in construction and to other internal and external departments.
- Define project Scope, estimating project costs, equipment procurement.
- Resolve substation design challenges and apply standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, and NERC CIP.
- Drive technological innovation and aid in the development of design standards that shape Minnesota Power’s future.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET EAC accredited program.
- Candidates completing their degree by June 30th, 2027 will be considered.
- A valid driver’s license and the responsibility to maintain it as some travel is required
- Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Have previous Electrical Utility experience.
- Coursework or experience with Power Systems, Transformers, Substations
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE’s clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.
Benefits
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, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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 based on business need without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other status otherwise protected by law.
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