Engineer II - Mechanical

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Provide engineering expertise, for both internal and external customers.


* Services include: project planning, development, design, evaluation, implementation, modification, and documentation; develop engineering standards balancing corporate and customer needs; research new technology for potential corporate application; serve as training resource in area of expertise.


* Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* Four years or more related engineering experience

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* Two years or more related engineering experience

* PLUS certification as an Engineer-in-Training.
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*A master's degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position will report regularly in person to Cohasset, MN.


* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as some travel within the service territory will be required.


* This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:


* Power plant or industrial plant experience a plus.


* Knowledge of local, state, and industry codes and standards, for example OSHA and ASME.


* Project management experience including construction management, planning, scheduling, estimating, and reporting.


* Experience creating and/or reviewing engineering drawings


* Experience with maintenance management systems and best practices including predicative, preventative maintenance, CMMS systems, and reliability engineering.


* Experience in specifying, inspecting, and maintaining power generation equipment including but not limited to fans, pumps, HVAC systems, steam turbine generators, piping, pressure vessels, and boilers.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:


* The expected annual compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.

Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.


* Compensation Incentive Program


* Retirement Benefits


* Medical, Dental & Vision Plan


* Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts


* Life Insurance,...