Engineer I
$67,000-$84,000 | In-person | Duluth, MN
Launch your engineering career while helping power Minnesota’s future.
As an Engineer I at Minnesota Power, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on generation and capital projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and project teams, and build the skills needed for long-term growth in the electric utility industry.
What You’ll Do
- Support the planning, design, and delivery of energy-related projects from initial concept through construction and closeout.
- Assist with engineering design, analysis, and project coordination for generation facilities (thermal, hydro, wind, solar, energy storage), substations, and office facilities.
- Contribute to small-scale projects by coordinating with internal teams and external consultants and contractors, with guidance from experienced engineers and project managers.
- Help manage project scope, schedules, budgets, documentation, and change control to support successful project outcomes.
- Participate on project and technical teams, gaining experience in engineering best practices and project execution while providing technical input as assigned.
- Support construction and commissioning activities, including reviewing drawings, responding to field questions, and assisting with issue resolution.
- Assist in evaluating, troubleshooting, and resolving preventative and corrective maintenance issues, including work related to advanced control systems.
- Provide engineering support to internal departments, field personnel, and external partners as needed.
- Promote continuous improvement through customer‑focused thinking, teamwork, and practical application of new technologies.
Who We Are
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.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-AEC accredited program (power systems focus preferred).
- Candidates completing their degree by June 30, 2026, will be considered.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- This position will report regularly, in person, to Duluth, MN.
- Willingness to travel to various facilities and project sites; occasional after-hours and out-of-town travel required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in team-based environments.
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
Preferred Qualifications
- No experience required; utility engineering internship experience desired
- Engineer-in-Training certification encouraged
Compensation & 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, 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.
Ready to power Minnesota’s future? Apply today. We’re hiring now for immediate project assignments.
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 218-723-7553.
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