Electrical Engineer III

Description

• Lead and coordinate compliance activities including audits, self-certifications, spot checks, evidence gathering, mitigation, and program validations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance for substations, protection systems, and electrical equipment supporting wind facilities, including maintenance, repair, and operational activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required PLUS 15 years or more experience as an engineer*
• Four years or more NERC compliance-related experience required, preferably in a Generation Owner / Generation Operator Environment
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required PLUS 4 years or more experience as an engineer* PLUS a Professional Engineer license OR
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• *A master’s degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related experience.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, database applications, and document management software
• Demonstrated knowledge of FERC, NERC and Regional Reliability Entities orders, regulations, standards, and working knowledge of monitoring and reporting requirements
• Strong technical knowledge of power plant operations (particularly renewable facilities), including the interrelationship of registered entity functions, and compliance with operation and maintenance functions.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
• Skills in the use and administration of SharePoint

Benefits

• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Benefits
• This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.
• Compensation Incentive Program
• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $91,000 - $114,000 . Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance