Job Description

AI Engineer II
$82,000 - $102,000 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to Duluth, MN

Shape the future of AI at ALLETE Build and deliver practical AI solutions that create real business value.

We're looking for a skilled professional to accelerate the delivery of AI solutions aligned with our enterprise strategy and business objectives. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with modern AI technologies to build applications, agents, and automations from concept through production. Partnering with teams across the enterprise, you’ll solve business challenges and deliver secure, accessible, and scalable solutions that create meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and deploy AI-enabled applications, agents, automations, and integrations that address business needs.
• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and supportable AI solutions, leveraging enterprise systems, APIs, databases, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform technologies.
• Partner with AI Data Engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure data readiness, quality, and seamless integration across solutions.
• Support the full AI solution lifecycle, including discovery, design, development, deployment, ongoing support, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain scalable AI solutions using reusable patterns, prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and workflow automation while applying responsible AI, security, and privacy best practices.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, software engineering, computer engineering, or information systems required.
• Four or more years of experience in software development, application development, systems integration, automation, cloud technology, or related IT delivery required.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with SQL and one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, PySpark, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, .NET, or similar.
• Experience working with databases, APIs, cloud services, and enterprise integrations.
• Familiarity with AI technologies such as generative AI, prompt design, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), agents, or workflow automations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, testing, documentation, and operational support practices.

Ready to help shape the future of AI at ALLETE? Apply today—we’re hiring now to support immediate AI solution delivery across the business.

ALLETE is a values‑driven energy company advancing a sustainable future through its nationwide family of clean‑energy businesses and regulated utilities, all grounded in a culture of integrity, safety, people, and the planet. Across the organization, teams contribute to meaningful work that supports reliable energy, innovative infrastructure, and a long‑term commitment to sustainability.

We’re headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, which is located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. Duluth offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure and is a welcoming place to live and build your career.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $82,000 - $102,000. 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 is posted externally as an AI Engineer II and is internally classified as a Programmer Analyst II.

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 218-723-3921.

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