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Electrical Engineer I
Organization
Minnesota Power
Organization Summary
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is powering a sustainable future through major grid modernization and renewable energy projects. You’ll join a company known for safety excellence and environmental leadership, working on infrastructure that serves 150,000 customers including major industrial operations. Our culture puts people first while driving innovation in clean energy.
Posting Date
Closing Date
Location in MN
Northeast
Job type
full-time
Salary
$65,000-$82,000
Hours
Full time in person
Primary Duties
What You’ll Do
- Develop protective relay configuration files for generation, transmission, and distribution with a primary focus on distribution protection systems.
- Perform critical short circuit fault studies to ensure system relay coordination and reliability.
- Support field teams on capital and maintenance projects with occasional travel to project sites.
- Analyze system events and solve complex protection system challenges.
- Collaborate with System Operations on real-time protective relaying matters.
- Collaborate with departments across Minnesota Power to ensure NERC Compliance..
- Contribute to system-wide protection standards that impact the entire regional grid.
Experience
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program. Candidates completing their degree by December 31, 2025, will be considered.
- Strong foundation in protective relay theory and applications.
- Interest in electrical system analysis and problem-solving.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to project sites.
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
Preferred Experience
- Utility engineering internship experience.
- Familiarity with protection schemes (Step-Distance, Pilot Protection, Overcurrent, Differential).
- Experience with ASPEN OneLiner, SKM, or similar electrical analysis software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
How to Apply
Apply online at the link: Position Description
