Superior Water, Light and Power (SWL&P), an ALLETE company, provides electricity, water, and natural gas to customers in Superior, Wisconsin, and adjacent areas. Its offices are in Superior in northwestern Wisconsin across the St. Louis River from Duluth, Minnesota, where ALLETE is headquartered. SWL&P has served this region for more than 130 years and today has 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers and 10,000 water customers. SWL&P plays 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.

SWL&P is seeking a Utility Engineer II to join our technical services team to plan, design, and oversee the construction, maintenance, and operation of Gas and Water utility infrastructure projects. This role ensures the efficient delivery of safe, clean water and reliable gas services to customers while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing system performance. When you join SWL&P’s technical services team as a Utility Engineer II, you will collaborate with other engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support the utility’s mission of providing safe and reliable services to the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and review designs for water distribution systems, gas pipelines, treatment facilities, storage tanks, pumping stations, and pressure regulation systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for capital improvement projects for both water and gas infrastructure.
• Manage water and gas utility projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet technical and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and review hydraulic modeling for water systems and flow analysis for gas systems to optimize performance.
• Analyze system performance for both water and gas utilities and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure all designs, operations, and projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including EPA, Wisconsin DNR, PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) and Wisconsin PSC (Public Service Commission) regulations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent, is required.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.
  • Preferred qualifications include possession of, or eligibility for, a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Four years or more of related engineering experience*

OR 

• Two years or more of related engineering experience* PLUS certification as an Engineer-in-Training 

*Related engineering experience should include utility engineering experience with gas or water, or a related field.

*A master’s degree in engineering may be equivalent for up to one year of related experience. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Superior, WI.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of water distribution systems, gas pipeline systems, treatment processes, and regulatory standards.
• Experience with project management and budgeting.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
• Travel may be required dependent upon position responsibility.
• This position is subject to PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Act) regulations.
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., GIS, hydraulic modeling tools, and gas flow analysis tools).
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:

• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $80,000– $100,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class.

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