Assistant Engineer I (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 administrative, graphics and other technical support to engineers.
- Use a variety of computer programs and software necessary in distribution system line design.
- Complete field work which may entail site visits, job staking, taking photos, and gathering information.
- Create powerline designs and solve problems on our electrical distribution system.
- Communicate with customers, contractors, consultants, and other internal departments.
- Update records accurately and timely.
- Manage projects and budgets.
- Assure that all work meets company, industry and regulatory standards including all documentation, estimate preparation, and field technical support.
- May serve as a resource to facilitate effective and efficient utilization of equipment and systems.
- Work with regulatory compliance and governing entities for permitting design plans.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent PLUS course work in accounting, computers, electricity, drafting, or related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- No experience required; related experience desired.
- Related experience may include previous work at a utility or project management.
- Familiarity to the area and community involvement is desired.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position will report regularly in person to Little Falls, MN.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Effective performance and communication skills required to establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Able to work both in office and out in the field year round.
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
BENEFITS:
- The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $23.10 - $28.40. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, 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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