Job Description

If you enjoy working outdoors, supporting construction teams, and ensuring projects are built safely and correctly, this role offers meaningful, hands-on work across Minnesota Power’s service territory.

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:

• Conduct field surveys and inspections on a variety of energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and safety standards.
• Document project activities, including survey notes, engineering data, and “as-built” records; maintain daily construction logs.
• Support project teams by resolving field issues and coordinating with design engineers and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Best Management Practices (BMP).
• Investigate and address landowner concerns related to construction activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a two year vocational certificate in survey and civil engineering technology or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• One or more years of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN.
• Preferred knowledge and skills include surveying techniques and equipment use, construction practices and techniques, mathematics (including trigonometry), land subdivision, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Civil 3D/AutoCAD, and survey CAD software such as Trimble Business Center.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) certification as a Site Manager.
• This is a field-based role that requires flexibility, including travel and work outdoors in all seasons.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Certificate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $26.00 – $32.20. 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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