Electrical Engineer I

Electrical Engineer I - Relay Engineering
$65,000-$82,000 | Will report in person | Position starts January 2026

Ready to protect the power grid while launching your electrical engineering career?

Join Minnesota Power's Relay Engineering team and become a guardian of electrical infrastructure serving customers across Northeastern Minnesota.

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.

Why Choose Minnesota Power

Launch your utility career with hands-on experience across generation, transmission, and distribution systems while working on cutting-edge grid protection technology.

You'll gain exposure to major industrial operations and renewable energy integration, with mentorship opportunities and clear advancement paths in our growing engineering organization.

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.

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Our Impact

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is powering a sustainable future through major grid modernization and renewable energy projects.

You'll join a company known fo...