Engineer III - Civil

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 currently seeking an Engineer III - Civil to join its Engineering Services team.

This role will provide project management and engineering support for capital projects including transmission and distribution lines, substations, thermal and renewable generation facilities, and emerging technologies.

When you join our Engineering Services team, you will help maintain and enhance infrastructure, ensuring reliable service to customers and supporting the community's needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Lead project management and engineering for energy-related initiatives at Minnesota Power/ALLETE, overseeing projects from inception to delivery within the Engineering Services team.


* Responsibilities include: project management, project schedule development, engineering, budgeting, safety, permitting, security, procurement, bidding, contract management, and construction.


* Ensure cost-effective engineering practices to enhance customer operations, maintain system reliability, and ensure safety for employees and the public.


* Lead civil and structural engineering projects, directing teams, vendors, and consultants to ensure goals are met, and projects are successfully executed.


* Develop and maintain credible relationships with departments, consultants, contractors, vendors, agencies, customers, and the public.


* Serve as a technical consultant both within and beyond the assigned department, leveraging expertise to provide guidance and support.


* Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, including schedule, budget, and risk assessments.


* Actively participate in all project phases, from conceptualization to construction and commissioning, with responsibilities in both office and field environments.


* Support development of standards for design, materials, construction, and operations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* Bachelor's degree in Civil 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.


* Project and construction management experience is desired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE's needs.

A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position ...