Electrical Engineer III

Employment Type

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status

Exempt

Electrical Engineer III

$94,000 - $117,000 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to Duluth, MN.

Minnesota Power needs an Electrical Engineer III (Controls) to apply their advanced technical expertise to our most complex substation projects from greenfield sites to critical system upgrades that will serve our region for decades.

In this advanced engineering role, you'll be a technical expert on medium to extra high voltage control systems, making key decisions and driving quality, safety, and reliability for our customers.

If you are an experienced electrical engineer with Controls and electric utility experience, . We'd love to meet you.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET EAC accredited program required.
• Fifteen years or more of related engineering experience OR four years or more of related engineering experience PLUS a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States with the ability to become registered in MN, WI, and ND within 6 months.
• A master’s degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related engineering experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Requires high level of interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
  
  

What You'll Do

• Control design for substation projects from concept to completion, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Design substation control systems, including one-line diagrams, schematics, and necessary calculations.
• Act as the technical expert for MV, HV, and EHV control systems and SCADA, providing guidance to internal teams, consultants, and vendors.
• Review others work and PE stamp designs and specifications if you’re a licensed PE.
• Scope definition, estimating, equipment procurement.
• Resolve complex substation design challenges and apply standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, and NERC CIP.
• Drive technological innovation and establish control design standards that shape Minnesota Power’s future.
  
  

Ready to power Minnesota’s future? . We’re hiring now for immediate project assignments.

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.

We’re headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, which is located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. Duluth offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure and is a welcoming place to live and build your career.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $94,000 - $117,000. 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.

External applicants must apply online via www.aIlete.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 218-723-3921.

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