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Engineer I

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Duluth, MNJob$67–84K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$67–84K/yr
Location
Duluth, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Engineer I – Meter Engineering supports Minnesota Power’s metering and Advanced Metering Infrastructure initiatives, as well as transmission intertie and generation metering projects. Working with experienced engineers, the hire assists with engineering studies, system assessments, design, project execution, and operational support while developing experience in system planning and improvement. The role is in person at the Herbert Service Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationPower SystemsElectric Power SystemsMeteringPower DeliveryInstrument TransformersProtection and ControlSubstation Design

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical EngineeringValid Driver's LicenseEngineer-in-Training CertificationPursuing Licensure

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Engineer I

Location Duluth, MN

Application Close Date 11/15/2026

Business Unit Minnesota Power

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Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Engineer I – Meter Engineering

$67,000 - $84,000 | In-person Duluth, MN (Herbert Service Center – 3215 W. Arrowhead Rd)

Help shape the future of metering at Minnesota Power. As an Engineer I – Meter Engineering, you’ll support innovative metering and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) initiatives, along with transmission intertie and generation metering projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll learn to help develop practical solutions, support system reliability, and contribute to projects that serve customers across the region.

In this role, you’ll assist with engineering studies, system assessments, and design activities while building experience in project planning, implementation, documentation, and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical challenges, support field and operational partners, and evaluate opportunities to improve systems and processes.

What You'll Do

  • Support engineering studies, assessments, and design activities to help meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

  • Assist with project planning, coordination, and execution activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and implementation.

  • Assist with technical support for system operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Assist experienced engineers with long-term system planning by gathering and evaluating system performance information, identifying improvement opportunities, and evaluating new technologies and engineering practices.

What You'll Bring

  • Must have or obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering by December 31, 2026.

  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

  • No prior professional engineering experience is required; relevant internships, co-ops, coursework, or project experience are valued.

How to Stand Out

  • Hold an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or be actively pursuing licensure.

  • Coursework in Power Systems or demonstrated understanding of electric power systems fundamentals, including metering, power delivery, instrument transformers (CT/PT), protection and control, or substation design.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this position requires a willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

About Us

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is powering a sustainable future through grid modernization, renewable energy initiatives, and infrastructure investments that support reliable service across the region. You’ll join a safety-focused, environmentally responsible organization serving 150,000 customers, including major industrial operations, while working with teams that put people first and drive innovation in clean energy.

Based in Duluth, Minnesota on the scenic shores of Lake Superior, this role offers the chance to build a meaningful engineering career in a community known for outdoor adventure, natural beauty, and a welcoming quality of life.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $67,000 - $84,000. Compensation offered will vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.

This position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Incentive Programs

  • Retirement Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

  • Health Savings Account

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Life Insurance

  • Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Voluntary Benefits

  • Paid Absences, and more.

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.

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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How this job compares

Set against the 2,868 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$67–84K/yr
  • Minnesota median$114–165K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$129–190K/yr1,689 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $76K, is 47% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($141K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 51 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Minnesota and 2,868 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,914 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,389 of the 2,868 open Electrical Engineering jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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