Job Description

Join Our Team as a Construction Inspector & Surveyor II

Make a meaningful impact by ensuring the quality, safety, and timely completion of Minnesota Power construction projects. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise in inspections, surveying, and project documentation to support reliable energy delivery and sustainability across our region. If you’re seeking a challenging and rewarding career that benefits communities and the environment, we encourage you to apply.

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:

• Inspect construction projects such as service centers, generating stations, substations, and transmission lines to ensure compliance with contract specifications and resolve field issues with engineering teams.
• Perform land, topographical, and structural surveys and compile survey notes, engineering data, and as-built documentation.
• Support engineering and construction projects in accordance with Minnesota Power standards.
• Verify compliance with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Best Management Practices (BMP).
• Review invoices, material and labor costs, and construction costs to ensure contract compliance.
• Coordinate clearances or outages and address landowner concerns related to construction activities.
• Maintain accurate construction logs and inspection records.
• Work in field and office environments, including travel and overnight stays as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus a two-year vocational certificate in survey or civil engineering technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Four or more years of related experience and demonstrated technical expertise and communication skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN.
• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment, construction practices, land subdivision, and mathematics (including trigonometry), as well as strong interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Civil 3D/AutoCAD, and survey CAD software such as Trimble Business Center is also desired.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) certification as a Site Manager.
• Field-based role that requires 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 $32.20 – $40.40. 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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