Power Delivery Engineer

Our size and corporate structure offers career-minded individuals at all levels outstanding opportunities to work on a variety of projects, see change in action, experience executive and cross-corporate exposure at a big company with a small town atmosphere.

Employees are ALLETE’s greatest resource and reason for success. We offer a competitive package that attracts, recognizes and retains high-quality talent; aligns with strategic business objectives; supports Company values; and recognizes the shared responsibility between the individual and the Company.

Our competitive package gives employees flexibility, choices, and opportunities in the areas that matter most — your money, your health, your time, and your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical leadership and direction for engineering staff in area of expertise to assure application of sound engineering practices in a cost-effective manner to enhance customer operations, maintain reliability of systems and safety for Minnesota Power employees and the public.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to develop project scope, general arrangement or layout, and estimates for projects.
• Performs physical electrical engineering for all aspects of the electrical substations, including specifications for equipment, breakers, switches, instrument transformers, bus work, etc.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments and field crews as needed.
• Has knowledge of local, state and industry codes and standards, for example OSHA, NESC, IEEE.
• Works with a cross-functional work team to execute and close out projects.
• Performs administrative work relating to projects and assignments; acts as staff advisor and technical consultant within and outside assigned department in area of expertise.  this includes preparation of accurate schedules and budget estimates for substation work.
• Promotes positive change in Minnesota Power business strategy through achievement of customer specific objectives and technological innovation of practical and profitable nature, (ie., stakeholders benefit).
• Requires a high level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree from ABET accredited university in Electrical Engineering.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Engineer II:  
A minimum of two years job-related experience
Engineer in Training Certificate

Engineer III:  
A minimum of four years job-related experience
Professional Engineer License

Engineer Senior:  
A minimum of eight years of job-related experience
Professional Engineer License
A Master's degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous utility worked desired.
• Experience with specialized software to complete engineering including CDEGS or other ground grid software, AutoCAD.
• Experience in preparing and assembling bidding and construction documents (specifications, drawings, etc.) and supporting construction and commissioning.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to become registered in MN, WI and ND within 6 months of hire.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
• Employer will not sponsor Visa's for this position.

Click Apply by June 22nd to be considered.

ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected clas