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ALLETE · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer II

Duluth, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

4+ years exp

ALLETE Clean Energy is an independent power producer and supplier focused on developing renewable projects and clean-energy solutions. The Electrical Engineer II will serve as a subject matter expert for compliance programs, providing technical oversight for electrical equipment and ensuring reliability and audit-readiness of the renewable generation fleet.

EnergyReal EstateRenewable EnergySolar

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringFERC ComplianceNERC CompliancePower Plant OperationsETAP SoftwareProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeSharePointAdobe Acrobat ProInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Four or more years of related engineering experience OR Two or more years of 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

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

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

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