Distribution Engineer I

Distribution Engineer I

$67,000 - $84,000 | In Person reporting to Eveleth or Duluth, MN

Play a key role in advancing a modern, reliable distribution grid by providing engineering support for automation, system enhancements, and customer-driven projects. Combines technical expertise, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration to solve complex challenges and deliver solutions that strengthen safety, reliability, and system performance.

What you''ll do

• Provide engineering support and design solutions for distribution and Grid Modernization programs, including intelligent reclosers, feeder rebuilds, feeder resiliency initiatives, substation rebuilds, and capital projects.
• Provide engineering support and design solutions for break-in work, urgent field-driven engineering requests, and customer-driven requests.
• Support power quality investigations, fault current requests, Solar/DER reviews, and standards development to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent distribution system operation.
• Support distribution automation platforms and field devices, including Data analytics, ADMS, SCADA coordination, communications coordination, relay programming coordination, and device operation reviews.
• Develop, maintain, store, and archive automation device programs and settings to support accurate operation, documentation, and long-term asset management.
• Support capacitor bank, regulator, and small device programs to improve voltage performance, reliability, operational visibility, and automation functionality across the distribution system.
• Coordinate with operations, field personnel, communications teams, and other stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions are practical, coordinated, and aligned with system needs.

What you''ll bring

• Bachelor''s degree in engineering

• Candidates completing their degree by December 31st, 2026 will be considered.

• A valid driver's license and the responsibility to maintain it.

How to stand out

• Have a utility engineering intern experience.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

About us

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE's clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $67,000 - $84,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement, and more.

This position is posted externally as an Distribution Engineer I and is internally classified as a Engineer I. This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

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

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business need without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other status otherwise protected by law.

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