Careers

Qualifications

Successful applicant will provide complete, accurate, and timely customer service and marketing service to all external and internal telephone and web customers.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Applications accepted through June 12, 2023.

Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are obsessed with getting projects completed at an exceptional standard. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

• A successful candidate will be able to manage the small details of a project including deadlines, while keeping the bigger picture value and vision front and center throughout the project development and implementation.

• This role requires excellent collaboration so communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

• Safety and community are key values at OTP and the Project Manager will lead on safety and environmental best practices and regulations.

• In learning the position, the Project Engineer will need to be able to learn accounting and purchasing practices to meet timeline and budgetary requirements.

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural systems associated with electrical generation is required.

• Physical requirements of the role include:

  • Able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, work in hot, cold, dark, dusty, chemical vapors, noisy and confined environments, possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, sit or stand for long periods of time, and perform tasks that require manual dexterity.

Offering:

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.

• Competitive wage & benefit package.

• Training – our average employee has access to hours of training and development resources each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.

• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!

• Access to mental health support from the experts at The Village Family Service Center.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! We’ll accept applications through June 24, 2023. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

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 problem-solving skills will allow you to conceive solutions and effectively implement them.

• Knowledge of plant systems, collective bargaining agreements, and safety behavior is required.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to both direct and connect with plant Operators.

Offering:

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

• Competitive wage & benefit package.

  • Employee Stock Ownership options

  • Retirement Savings Fund with employer match

  • Health insurance plan options

• Training – our average employee spends hours in training and development each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.

• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!

• Access to mental health support from the experts at The Village Family Service Center.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment. We’ll accept applications through June 9, 2023.

Qualifications

An associate’s degree in electrical or electronics technology, or combustion turbine technology, or equivalent experience is required. Must be able to troubleshoot, read prints, and know how to use electronic and electrical test equipment.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Applications accepted through June 5, 2023.

Qualifications

We’re seeking detailed, analytical candidates with a wide range of skills who are passionate about getting projects completed on-time, at an exceptional standard. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

• People who thrive and excel in challenging and evolving situations with the resiliency to meet the changes in a dynamic industry.

• Top candidates will be efficient, accurate, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidates will also be team oriented and have the ability to execute timely filings and meet various monthly and annual deadlines.

• The ability to support and collaborate with other departments and deal effectively with people at all levels inside and outside of Otter Tail Power is a must.

• A basic understanding of accounting for use in calculations of energy rate adjustments, energy accounting, and invoicing is preferred, with industry knowledge being helpful and a curiosity that enables them to look for new efficiencies.

• To hit the ground running; foundational knowledge via a 4-year degree in a business-related field (Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics) or equivalent work experience is required.

Offering:

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees, and we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment in return. To support our employees and help them thrive in their career experience and goals, we offer:

• Competitive wage & benefit package that includes access to mental health support from the experts at The Village Family Service Center.

• Training – all employees have access to on-demand and in-person training courses covering a wide variety of topics, including technical, compliance, developmental, and safety – one of our 5 values and key to our success.

• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment. We’ll accept applications through June 5, 2023.

Qualifications

Applicants must be sufficiently qualified as a Journeyman Lineman with a minimum of four years of experience and be able to do necessary emergency repair work. Must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair. Must be able to assume responsibilities for area operations, maintain favorable public relations, and supervise and instruct assistants as necessary. Must have a valid unrestricted interstate commercial driver’s license. Successful applicant will be expected to reside within 17 miles of permanent headquarters in Garrison, ND.

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 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 civil/structural engineering or sufficient work experience in transmission line design 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.

• Experience with PLS Cad and Microsoft suite projects will allow a candidate to learn the role quickly and is preferred.

Offering:

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

• Competitive wage & benefit package.

  • Employee Stock Ownership options

  • Retirement Savings Fund with employer match

  • Health insurance plan options

• Training – our average employee spends hours in training and development each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.

• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!

• Access to mental health support from the experts at The Village Family Service Center.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! We'll accept applications through June 24, 2023. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates with a passion for creative problem solving while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of qualifications that we’re looking for include:

• There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges and stress that sometimes come with change.

• We have a lot to accomplish so top candidates will be able to independently direct and manage their time and responsibilities.

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power, or comparable work experience in transmission or distribution planning. 

• A working knowledge of the general operation of the electric transmission and distribution systems is not required but will help you hit the ground running.

We believe employment is a partnership and to support our employees to succeed, we offer a competitive wage and benefit package, as well as training, career development and mental health resources and support. 

Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

Qualifications

This is an exciting technical position that includes both technical design and field implementation throughout Otter Tail’s service territory.  The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in power, or comparable work experience in some aspect of substation electrical engineering.  Additional qualifications required for the senior level position include: (1) at least five years of specific design experience with substation equipment and P&C systems, (2) specific experience with design of SCADA systems, and (3) specific experience with substation construction and commissioning activities.  We are looking for a talented team contributor who has excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills, a demonstrated ability to be resilient by efficiently and timely managing multiple/simultaneous projects, and is detail-oriented.  Our ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, be a self-starter with independent thinking and have strong problem-solving capabilities.

Applicants who do not possess the five years or related experience qualifications for the senior level position will be considered for an entry level position.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Long term, potential remote work options are available with this role. 

Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.