Engineer I - Transmission & Distribution Planning

at  ALLETE

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics is required.*
• Candidates completing their degree by June 30, 2025 will be considered.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• No experience required.
• Related utility engineering experience is preferred.
• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a basic understanding of the electric utility industry and power systems engineering.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work independently, creatively solve problems, and show strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires high level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Travel may be required dependent upon position responsibility.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
  Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.
  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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• Facilitate comprehensive, coordinated, and transparent planning of Minnesota Power’s transmission & distribution systems in order to provide reliable and economic service to customers while navigating a rapidly evolving utility landscape.
• Contribute to developing the grid of the future through analysis and planning of grid modernization programs such as feeder automation, non-wire alternatives analysis, distribution hosting capacity analysis, and distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection studies.
• Conduct transmission and distribution studies to assess system needs, create solutions for evolving electricity production and consumption, modernize infrastructure, and implement new technologies.
• Prepare formal planning reports and project scope documentation.
• Facilitate collaborative development of major transmission & distribution projects with a cross-functional team of internal stakeholders to ensure successful and coordinated project outcomes.
• Coordinate transmission & distribution system modifications with external entities (other utilities, customers, regulatory bodies, and the general public).
• Provide ongoing technical support for internal and external stakeholders for project planning, development, and implementation, as well as any required regulatory filings.
• Research new technology for potential corporate application to support grid modernization, improved reliability, and the integration of distributed resources.