Engineer II - Distribution System

ALLETE is an investor-owned energy company focused on building a sustainable energy future that is headquartered on Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota – with operations throughout the United States. ALLETE's largest business is Minnesota Power, an electric energy provider that serves about 145,000 customers, more than a dozen municipalities, and some of the nation's largest industrial customers. Other ALLETE businesses include Wisconsin-based Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy based in Duluth, Minnesota; BNI Energy in Bismarck, North Dakota; New Energy Equity headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland; and ALLETE Renewable Resources.  

Minnesota Power is seeking two (2) talented Engineer IIs to join its Distribution System team to play a crucial role in designing, optimizing, and maintaining our electrical distribution networks. These roles will tackle everything from overhead and underground system designs to troubleshooting power quality issues and implementing cutting-edge grid modernization projects. The individuals that join 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. 

ALLETE offers a flexible, friendly work environment, expansive opportunities to grow and develop in your career, and a culture that drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and planet. We offer choice in the things that matter to you: your money, your health, your time, and your career. The compensation package includes a competitive, market-based salary, a robust retirement plan, medical and dental benefits, company supported continuing education, generous time off, professional development opportunities, an incentive plan, and other perks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and oversee overhead distribution systems ensuring they meet industry standards and company requirements.
• Develop underground distribution networks to create efficient and reliable systems.
• Support the design of distribution substations, integrating cutting-edge technologies and practices.
• Troubleshoot power quality issues, providing innovative solutions to enhance system performance.
• Review and design solar interconnects, enabling seamless integration of solar projects into the grid.
• Drive grid modernization efforts including the development of FLISR schemes, BESS implementations, and recloser additions.
• Identify and manage age and asset renewal projects, ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of the distribution network. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Four years or more of related engineering experience in electrical engineering or utility*
  OR
• Two years or more of related engineering experience in electrical engineering or utility PLUS certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is encouraged.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This requisition has two (2) openings – one of the openings will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN and the other opening will report regularly in person to Eveleth, MN.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.