Engineer III - Electrical

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.

We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation's largest industrial customers.

Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy.

We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy.

Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Minnesota Power is looking for a talented Electrical Engineer III to join its Distribution System team to play a crucial role in designing, optimizing, and maintaining our electrical distribution networks.

This role will tackle everything from overhead and underground system designs to troubleshooting power quality issues and implementing cutting-edge grid modernization projects.

The individual that joins 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Design and oversee overhead distribution systems ensuring they meet industry standards and company requirements.


* Develop and coordinate underground distribution networks to create efficient and reliable systems.


* Coordinate and manage budgeting processes for distribution projects, ensuring alignment with long-term area planning and company financial goals.


* Lead project coordination efforts for the development and implementation of distribution systems, including overhead and underground networks, to ensure efficient and reliable operations.


* Lead the design of distribution substations, integrating cutting-edge technologies and practices.


* Independently troubleshoot power quality issues and provide innovative solutions to enhance system performance.


* Review and coordinate the design of solar interconnects, enabling seamless integration of solar projects into the grid.


* Identify and manage age and asset renewal projects, ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of the distribution network.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program, or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* Four years or more of related engineering experience PLUS a Professional Engineer license

OR


* Fifteen years or more of related engineering experience

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


* Professional Engineer license is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position will report regularly in person to Cloquet, MN.


* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.


* This position requires travel to different Minnesota Power/ALLETE facilities and project sites...