Transmission Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Transmission Engineer jobs in Minnesota center on the state's extensive high-voltage grid infrastructure, with demand concentrated across investor-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and large industrial energy users. Most hiring is in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where employers like Xcel Energy, Great River Energy, and Minnesota Power maintain engineering teams. Grid modernization, renewable integration, and substation upgrades are the specialties drawing the most consistent demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117978
Opportunity Type : College Intern
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
Job Summary
As a Structural Engineer (Transmission Line) Summer Intern at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.
Chosen candidates will be located in (or relocate to) Overland Park (KS), Bloomington (MN), Dallas (TX), or Houston (TX).
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of design specifications and contract drawings
- Perform variety of tasks to support engineering analyses, report production, and designs
- Prepare basic calculations
- Analyze systems utilizing computer modeling
- Organize and file project materials and references
Preferred Qualifications
- Analytical skills
- Communications skills, both written and oral
- Initiative
- Self-starter, highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Mathematical skills
- Problem solving skills
Minimum Qualifications
No experience required. Current enrollment in ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering program with a preferred emphasis in Structural Engineering. Preference in coursework is at least 1 design course. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
This intern position is expected to be in the office on a full-time basis.
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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Experience with power systems analysis software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSCAD
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and MISO transmission planning processes
- Ability to perform load flow, short-circuit, and stability studies for high-voltage systems
- Strong written communication skills for preparing technical reports and regulatory filings
Transmission Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transmission engineer in Minnesota?
The standard path in Minnesota begins with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an accredited program, followed by obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). Candidates typically pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam first, then accumulate required experience before sitting for the PE exam. Many Minnesota utilities also expect familiarity with MISO market operations and NERC compliance.
Which companies hire transmission engineers in Minnesota?
Minnesota transmission engineer roles are posted by Westwood Professional Services, AECOM, and Xcel Energy and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's mix of investor-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and independent engineering consulting firms means openings appear across the state, not only in the Twin Cities.
Which Minnesota cities have the most transmission engineer jobs?
Minnetonka, Minneapolis, and Bloomington have the most transmission engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro leads because Xcel Energy, Great River Energy, and several major engineering consulting firms are headquartered there, while Duluth and Rochester generate demand through Minnesota Power's northern grid operations and the growing industrial and healthcare energy infrastructure in the southeast.
Are there remote transmission engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Transmission engineering frequently requires on-site substation work, field inspections, and collaboration with utility operations teams, making fully remote arrangements uncommon. About 60% of transmission engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be planning, modeling, or regulatory-focused roles rather than construction or commissioning positions.
How can I get hired as a transmission engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an engineering associate or junior transmission engineer role at a Minnesota utility or consulting firm, which typically requires an electrical engineering degree and a passed FE exam but not a full PE license yet. Xcel Energy and Great River Energy run structured new-graduate engineering programs. Candidates who have completed power systems coursework, hold a PE-in-training designation, and can demonstrate proficiency in software like PSS/E or PSCAD move to the top of entry-level candidate pools.
Where can I find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings from utilities, cooperatives, and engineering firms across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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