Minnesota Power – Allete

Minnesota Power, headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, is a regional electric utility serving approximately 150,000 customers across a 26,000-square-mile area in northeastern Minnesota. As a division of ALLETE, Inc., Minnesota Power provides retail electric service to residential and commercial customers, as well as wholesale electric service to 14 municipalities. The company's energy portfolio includes coal, biomass, hydroelectric, wind, natural gas, and solar generation facilities. Notably, Minnesota Power has been transitioning toward renewable energy sources, with a significant portion of its energy mix now derived from renewables. In 2024, ALLETE announced a $6.2 billion acquisition agreement to become a private company, a move aimed at supporting its green energy transition. The acquisition is expected to close by mid-2025, with assurances to honor existing labor agreements and maintain workforce compensation levels.

ALLETE offers a range of career opportunities across its subsidiaries, including Minnesota Power. The company is committed to providing purpose-centered work, a learning environment, and opportunities for professional growth. ALLETE is recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Company, supporting veterans and military service members through benefits such as pay differentials for deployments and training, as well as GI Bill benefits for qualified apprenticeships. Current job openings span various fields, including engineering, environmental compliance, and regulatory affairs, with positions based in Duluth and other locations. Prospective applicants can explore available positions and learn more about the application process on ALLETE's careers page.