Provides sustainable energy solutions and infrastructure for a cleaner, brighter future.
Design, configure, and maintain protective relay settings for power systems.
18 days ago ago
$80,000 - $100,000
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Duluth, MN
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Wind energy project development
Solar energy project development
Biomass energy solutions
Hydro energy solutions
Natural gas project development
Shale resources development
Clean coal technology
Renewable energy operations
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Clean Energy
Renewable Energy
Transmission Infrastructure
Wind
Electricity
Real Estate
Role
Description
standards
coordination
field support
relay settings
compliance
fault analysis
Set Standards: Help develop and refine protection system standards across our network.
Coordinate & Communicate: Partner with customers and interconnected utilities to align protection systems.
Support & Collaborate: Provide expert engineering support to field teams and work with System Operations on real-time relaying issues.
Design & Configure: Create and maintain protective relay settings for generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Ensure Compliance: Own and uphold NERC, PRC, and CIP standards for protection systems.
Analyze & Optimize: Perform fault studies, arc flash analysis, and event record reviews to enhance system reliability.
Requirements
relay coordination
eit
aspen oneliner
skm
ee degree
microsoft office
Proficiency in protective relay coordination and setting calculations for transmission, distribution and generation systems.
Two years of related engineering experience PLUS certification as an Engineer-in-Training -OR- Four years or more related engineering experience.
A Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related experience.
Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN OneLiner and SKM.
This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, and/or aptitude.
Experience with common protection schemes such as: Step-Distance, Pilot Protection, Overcurrent, Breaker Failure and Differential.
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to project sites.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
employer will not sponsor visas for this position.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Committed to delivering innovative, sustainable energy solutions.
Focus on clean energy projects, such as wind and solar power generation.
Utilize cutting-edge technologies to construct and maintain reliable energy infrastructure.
Leading the transformation of the energy sector with renewable solutions.
Notable projects include large-scale solar installations and wind farm developments.
Dedicated to enhancing the environment with cleaner, renewable energy alternatives.
Culture + Values
Safety – prioritizing the safety of employees, customers and the public through continuous training and audits
Integrity – ethical conduct, transparency and accountability guided by a robust code of conduct
Customer Focus – delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable energy solutions with strong customer satisfaction
Environmental Stewardship – commitment to renewable energy, energy efficiency and responsible environmental practices
Community Support – charitable giving, volunteerism and economic development initiatives in local communities
Environment + Sustainability
100% Carbon-Free by 2050
Net-Zero Electricity Target
Aiming to generate all electricity from carbon-free sources by 2050.
70% Renewable by 2030
Renewable Energy Expansion
Commitment to achieving 70% renewable energy generation by 2030.
$600M Invested in Wind
Wind Energy Investment
Significant investment to expand wind energy capacity and reduce carbon emissions.
50% Renewable Now
Current Renewable Achievement
Already achieving 50% renewable energy generation through existing portfolio.
Expanding clean-energy portfolio with wind and solar additions.
Coal-free generation by 2035, with an 80% carbon emissions reduction by the same year.
ALLETE Clean Energy operates across seven states with additional capacity under development.
Added distributed solar pipeline through strategic acquisitions.
Combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024 totaled ~43.8 M kg CO₂e.
Inclusion & Diversity
Encourages a more diverse workforce by nurturing individual skills, talents, and perspectives.
Supports diverse businesses through procurement and contracting initiatives.
Aligns Minnesota Power Foundation grants with social needs including education, income inequality, food insecurity, social justice, and the opportunity gap.