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Our employees make Otter Tail Power the safe, efficient, and reliable company it is. We each play a part in powering life for our customers—day or night, rain or shine. It’s a special responsibility we take to heart. 

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Learn more about Otter Tail Power

Are you interested in a career in the electric utility industry? Explore the responsibilities, requirements, and salaries for careers in customer service, plant work, engineering, and linework.

Benefits

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals we offer:

  • Competitive wage and benefit package.
  • Incentive plans.
  • Employee Stock Ownership options.
  • Retirement Savings Fund with employer match.
  • Health, disability, and life insurance plan options.
  • Training and development opportunities each year, including: 
    • Safety, technical, and compliance training.
    • Opportunities to participate in leadership development programs, a la carte online leadership courses, and mentorship. 
    • Education reimbursement.
  • Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working. 

Our hiring process

We're an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. To learn more, view your EEO rights under the law, our EEO policy statement, and our pay transparency provision.

Visit the Otter Tail Power Company jobs page. Click on a job title to review the posting and apply. You’ll receive an email confirmation when you’ve applied, and our teams will review your qualifications. If your experience and qualifications fit our needs, we’ll reach out to you to begin the interview process.  

If you need assistance completing the application process or accessing the application website, please email us at [email protected].  

We administer aptitude and skills tests to job candidates for some positions. Edison Electric Institute (EEI), an association of investor-owned utilities across the United States, developed many of the tests. EEI Practice Tests (login required) are available to help learn about and prepare for these pre-employment tests.  

Current openings

Wash Attendant

Location

Fergus Falls, MN

Responsibilities

We have an opening for a temporary Wash Attendant at our Fleet Service Center in Fergus Falls, MN.

This temporary position will be for approximately 20 hours a week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer months for up to 12 months duration.  The position is flexible within work hours. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

Successful applicant will assist the Fleet Service Department in maintaining our fleet of vehicles, including washing and vacuuming vehicles; general cleaning of the shop; parts delivery and pick up; delivery of vehicles and various duties as assigned. The expected base compensation for this role is $16.00 per hour.

Resume deadline
September 01, 2025

Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page. In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. Applications accepted through September 1, 2025.

Administrative Assistant

Location

Fergus Falls, MN

Responsibilities

At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the communities we serve by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! In the Administrative Assistant role, you’ll support the project needs within the Development, Engineering & Construction department. Day to day, that might include:

  • ·         Support departmental and project needs by coordinating meetings, schedules and communications between team members as well as managing expense reports
  • ·         Collaborate with consultants to identify, research and interpret information
  • ·         Create and distribute regular (daily, weekly, monthly) reports and meetings notes

·         Contribute information and updates to project management dashboard

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess the following skills and traits:

  • ·         You’ll love this roll if you enjoy planning, organizing and getting into the minute details of each project or initiative
  • ·         There are a lot of changes in our industry so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with change and has a continuous improvement mindset.
  • ·         This role is heavily collaborative, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed.
  • ·         Experience working with and deep knowledge of Microsoft’s suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) is required.
  • ·         A two-year degree or equivalent work experience is required.

 

Resume deadline
September 05, 2025

The expected base compensation for this role is $36,000 to $45,000 annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Administrative Assistant

Location

Fergus Falls, MN

Responsibilities

At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the communities we serve by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! In the Administrative Assistant role, you’ll support the project needs within the Development, Engineering & Construction department. Day to day, that might include:

  • ·        Support departmental and project needs by coordinating meetings, schedules and communications between team members as well as managing expense reports
  • ·        Collaborate with consultants to identify, research and interpret information
  • ·        Create and distribute regular (daily, weekly, monthly) reports and meetings notes
  • ·        Contribute information and updates to project management dashboard
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess the following skills and traits:

  • ·        You’ll love this role if you enjoy planning, organizing and getting into the minute details of each project or initiative
  • ·        There are a lot of changes in our industry so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with change and has a continuous improvement mindset.
  • ·        This role is heavily collaborative, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed.
  • ·        Experience working with and deep knowledge of Microsoft’s suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) is required.
  • ·        A two-year degree or equivalent work experience is required.
Resume deadline
September 08, 2025

The expected base compensation for this role is $36,000 to $45,000 annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Journeyman Lineman or Well-Qualified Apprentice Lineman

Location

Rugby, ND

Responsibilities

We have an immediate opening for a Journeyman Lineman or Well-Qualified Apprentice Lineman in Rugby, ND.

Erect, maintain, or repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations; where necessary, frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment; string, sag and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformers and other equipment; trim tree, replace such equipment as broken insulators, split crossarms, cutouts, ties, faulty clamps or braces; perform similar replacement or repair work as necessary to clear up storm damage. Must learn to use electrical instruments, to operate hydraulic equipment and to work out of an aerial basket. Perform these and such other related work in a manner consistent with all Company safety rules and use equipment and protection as required

Qualifications

Must be a Journeyman Lineman with a diploma from an accredited line worker program or have equivalent experience. Must have an unrestricted interstate commercial driver’s license; thorough knowledge of electric line and underground construction, maintenance, and repair; be able to work outdoors in any weather, able to climb, understand the mechanical equipment used in the trade, and have the ability to get along well with others. Successful applicant will be expected to reside within 25 miles from permanent headquarters.

Resume deadline
September 01, 2025

Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Lead Lineman

Location

Lake Preston, SD

Responsibilities

We have an immediate opening for a Lead Lineman in Lake Preston, SD.

Successful applicant will supervise, direct and work with the crew to erect and install, maintain or repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations; where necessary, frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment; string, sag and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformer and other equipment; trim trees, replace such equipment as broken insulators, split crossarms, cutouts, ties, faulty clamps or braces; and perform similar replacement or repair work as necessary on routine patrol or to clear up storm damage. Use electrical instruments, operate hydraulic equipment, and work out of an aerial basket. 

Qualifications

Must have positive leadership qualities and show an ability to plan, supervise and work with people and tools.  Must have an interest in teaching people working on the crew the lineman trade.  Must have a thorough knowledge of electric line and underground construction, maintenance, and repair; must be able to work outdoors in any weather, able to climb, understand the mechanical equipment used in the trade

Resume deadline
September 02, 2025

Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Plant Engineer

Location

Big Stone Plant

Responsibilities

At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, the Plant Engineer will maintain and improve Big Stone Plant’s operations and efficiencies. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life.

Examples of those activities will include:

  • ·        Manage a wide variety of plant improvement projects which will include plant thermal performance engineering.
  • ·        Advise on technical expertise to other departments consistent with reducing operating costs and increasing plant availability. 
Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are motivated to complete complex projects with many potential variables while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

  • ·        There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient and effective communicators through the challenges that sometimes come with change.
  • ·        A strategic growth mindset with exceptional analytical and project management skills will allow you to conceive solutions and successfully implement them.
  • ·        Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
  • ·        Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code as well as the American Society of Civil Engineers standards is beneficial and a plus in candidates.
  • ·        This role can be physical at times and a candidate will be expected to be able to work in an environment that can contain variable conditions.  
  • ·        Maintenance of a valid driver’s license is required.
Resume deadline
October 09, 2025

The expected base compensation for this role is $69,000 to $87,000 annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Rates Analyst

Location

Fergus Falls, MN

Responsibilities

Your Impactful Role:

  • •        Build and manage reporting systems to track rate recovery.
  • •        Prepare and file revenue recovery rider filings for each state we serve. Create and update revenue collection and rate forecasts to analyze recovery trends.
Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

We seek driven individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and deliver excellence. Ideal candidates will:

  • •        Embrace innovation and adapt positively to change.
  • •        Manage time and tasks independently with strong prioritization skills.
  • •        Demonstrated analytical skills with a strong curiosity to understand the underlying purpose and mechanics of assigned tasks.
  • •        Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear reports, regulatory filings, and internal documentation.
  • •        Think independently and stay curious about our industry and regulations.

Essential Knowledge:

  • •        A 4-year degree in Business (Accounting, Finance, Economics) or equivalent experience.
  • •        Solid understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP or other relevant frameworks, is preferred.  Familiarity with accounting practices specific to regulated utilities is a plus.
  • •        Strong Excel skills to support financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical tasks.
  • •        Demonstrated success in working collaboratively to drive projects forward and deliver high-quality results.
Resume deadline
September 09, 2025

The expected base compensation for this role is $69,000 to $87,000 annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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