Internship - Distribution Engineering

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:


* Assist in standards creation and clean-up for distribution system improvements.


* Model existing structures for strength and clearance calculations to define standards that meet requirements in accordance with the National Electrical Safety Code.


* Additional tasks may also include staking, interconnect reviews, field visits for map clean up and documenting processes and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2028.


* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as occasional travel may be required.


* Candidates may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, or aptitude.

DETAILS & DURATION OF INTERNSHIP:


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


* This role is expected to begin May 2026, however there may be an opportunity to begin prior to that if the candidate's academic schedule allows.


* The internship will be full time during summer with the possibility of extending into the academic terms up until graduation.


* ALLETE will comply with college requirements.


* Hours and duration are subject to change based on company needs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:


* The expected hourly compensation for this position is $22.50


* Retirement Benefits


* Medical


* Flexible Spending Accounts


* Community Engagement, and more.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

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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