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Engineer II - Mechanical (Finance)



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:

  • Provide engineering expertise, for both internal and external customers.
  • Services include: project planning, development, design, evaluation, implementation, modification, and documentation; develop engineering standards balancing corporate and customer needs; research new technology for potential corporate application; serve as training resource in area of expertise.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Four years or more related engineering experience*
    OR
  • Two years or more related engineering experience* PLUS certification as an Engineer-in-Training.
    • *A master's degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • This position will report regularly in person to Cohasset, MN.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as some travel within the service territory will be required.
  • This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Power plant or industrial plant experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and industry codes and standards, for example OSHA and ASME.
  • Project management experience including construction management, planning, scheduling, estimating, and reporting.
  • Experience creating and/or reviewing engineering drawings
  • Experience with maintenance management systems and best practices including predicative, preventative maintenance, CMMS systems, and reliability engineering.
  • Experience in specifying, inspecting, and maintaining power generation equipment including but not limited to fans, pumps, HVAC systems, steam turbine generators, piping, pressure vessels, and boilers.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
  • The expected annual compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. 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.

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 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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