Construction Inspector & Surveyor II

Construction Inspector & Surveyor II

Location Duluth, MN

Application Close Date 11/30/2026

Business Unit Minnesota Power

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Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

Construction Inspector and Surveyor II

$32.20 - $40.40 |On Site

Join a team that helps power communities while supporting a cleaner energy future. This position plays a key role in delivering engineering and construction projects across Minnesota Power’s diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, wind, and solar generation facilities, as well as substations and office locations. You'll contribute to projects that strengthen infrastructure, enhance reliability, and support environmental stewardship. .

What You'll Do:

• Under moderate supervision, inspects a wide variety of construction projects such as service centers, generating facilities, substations, transmission lines, etc. to assure completion of work for adherence to specifications, including earthworks, underground utilities, roads, concrete foundations and structures, masonry, steel structures, building components, and coatings.

• Conduct a variety of surveys, for land, topographical, line, and structure locations.

• Verify surveys, inspections, and contract work comply with standards, meet specifications, and avoid project delays.

• Works on location at project sites.

• Review invoices, costs of material, labor, equipment, and other charges to assure conformance with contract terms and analyzes construction costs for future use in estimates and specifications.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND two year vocational certificate in survey and civil engineering technology or equivalent.

• Four or more years of related experience and demonstrated technical expertise and communication skills.

To Stand Out:

Knowledge and skill in the following areas preferred:

• Surveying techniques and equipment use

• Construction practices and techniques

• Mathematics - including trigonometry

• Land subdivision

• Civil 3D/AutoCAD and Survey CAD software (Trimble Business Center); Microsoft Office

Special Requirements:

• This position requires regular travel to different Minnesota Power/ALLETE facilities and project sites, including after hours and out of town assignments, with extended overnight stays ranging from several days to to weeks or months as needed.

• Must obtain Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Site Manager certification within six (6) months of employment start date.

• Duties performed with exposure to all types of weather conditions and construction site conditions including energized equipment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver’s license with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Certificate.

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

E mployer will not sponsor Visas for position.

Our Company:

Minnesota Power is an electric utility company based in Duluth, MN, and is owned by ALLETE, Inc. We provide electricity across a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota, serving approximately 145,000 residential and commercial customers, 15 municipalities and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. We rely on a mix of wind, water, coal and biomass to generate power for our customers. Minnesota Power continues to seek out more sources of renewable energy and has moved from an energy supply that was about 5 percent renewable in 2005 to one that is 50% renewable today. We’re the first Minnesota utility to reach the 50% milestone. Over the next 15 years, Minnesota Power plans to expand wind and solar resources, increase its renewable energy supply to more than 70% by 2030, achieve coal-free operations at its facilities by 2035 and invest in a resilient and flexible transmission and distribution grid.

We are headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, which is located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. Duluth offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure and is a welcoming place to live and build your career

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $32.20 - $40.40 . 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, Disability & Voluntary Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Community Engagement, and more.

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 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 218-723-3921.

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