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Electrical Engineer III

Allete • Duluth, MN • 1h ago

Location Duluth, MN

Application Close Date 1/5/2026

Business Unit ALLETE Clean Energy, Inc.

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Employment Type:

N/A

FLSA Status:

Exempt

ALLETE Clean Energy, an ALLETE company, is an independent power producer and supplier that develops and acquires renewable projects and delivers clean-energy solutions. Our entrepreneurial spirit and talented team fuel our passion for clean energy project development, construction and efficient operations. With facilities in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, North Dakota, Montana and Oklahoma, we offer a variety of locations for prospective employees. ALLETE Clean Energy plays 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:

Serve as the subject matter expert and standard owner for ALLETE Clean Energy's FERC and NERC compliance program, ensuring the renewable generation fleet remains reliable, audit-ready, and compliant.

Provide technical oversight and guidance for substations, protection systems, and electrical equipment supporting wind facilities, including maintenance, repair, and operational activities.

Review, interpret, and communicate new or revised FERC, NERC, and Regional Entity requirements, clarifying applicability to the company's low-impact renewable fleet and supporting facility personnel with compliance issues.

Perform and evaluate electrical studies (short circuit, arc flash, relay operation, real/reactive power, VAR control, protection coordination) using tools such as ETAP, SKM, and SEL software suites.

Lead and coordinate compliance activities including audits, self-certifications, spot checks, evidence gathering, mitigation, and program validations.

Track industry trends, emerging reliability risks, and evolving technical standards to proactively identify impacts to GO/GOP operations.

Integrate technology platforms (SharePoint, document management systems, operational data) into compliance workflows to improve documentation, evidence management, reporting, and quality assurance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required PLUS 4 years or more experience as an engineer* PLUS a Professional Engineer license OR

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required PLUS 15 years or more experience as an engineer*

*A master's degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related experience.

Four years or more NERC compliance-related experience required, preferably in a Generation Owner / Generation Operator Environment

Strong technical knowledge of power plant operations (particularly renewable facilities), including the interrelationship of registered entity functions, and compliance with operation and maintenance functions.

Demonstrated knowledge of FERC, NERC and Regional Reliability Entities orders, regulations, standards, and working knowledge of monitoring and reporting requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, database applications, and document management software

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Skills in the use and administration of SharePoint

Requires a highly self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain working relationships throughout the company and to motivate others to contribute to the company's overall culture of compliance.

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $91,000 - $114,000 . 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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