Careers

Qualifications

We are looking for a minimum of 5 years’ experience with land and right-of-way acquisition, real estate, title research, utility coordination, relocation, and property management. A professional degree is preferred, with consideration given to a combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or a related field or area of expertise.  Applicant must have demonstrated experience with federal, state and local agencies, private industry and landowners to facilitate the acquisition of necessary right of way and a proven ability to deal effectively and efficiently with property owners or agencies and protect confidentiality. Applicant should have effective organizational and management experience successfully leading teams.  Possess knowledge and experience in title research including the ability to read, review and understand right of way plans and legal descriptions.

The skills that we are seeking for joining our innovative team include strong oral and written communication, computer, decision-making, leadership, and time management skills. This position requires occasional travel throughout Otter Tail Power Company service territory.

Qualifications

For this role, we require an associate degree in business, and a minimum of five years of customer service and electric utility operations experience. Qualified applicant should have experience in budgeting, cost control, planning, and supervision. Knowledge of Public Utilities Commission and Public Service Commission regulations is required. Strong communication skills and leadership capabilities are beneficial.

Qualifications

For this role, we require a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with data query and manipulation tools is required.

Qualified applicant should have knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Visual Studio Development Environment, scripting languages, web tools and client/server applications. Application development experience utilizing a relational database environment is required with preference to Microsoft SQL Server. Knowledge of power system, transmission and energy market concepts is beneficial. Individual must have exceptional problem-solving skills, strong work ethic and potential supervisory qualifications. Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills are required to work effectively with management, co-workers and client personnel in a team-based setting. 

Qualifications

We’re looking for an associate’s degree or higher in telecommunications engineering, network engineering, computer science or an equivalent field, as well as five years of experience in network engineering. 

Qualified applicant should have demonstrated knowledge of:

• IP Networking

• Local and wide area networks

• Wireless networking

• Routing protocols

• Network Security

• Telephony

• Fiber optic Technologies

• Engineering terms and principals

Qualifications

Looking for students in the mechanical engineering program with an emphasis in Power Plant engineering. The applicant must have proficient computer skills with various software applications in Microsoft such as Word, Excel, and Access. In addition, the applicant must be proficient in the use of Autodesk AutoCad software.

Qualifications

Otter Tail Power Company is pleased to offer paid craft internship opportunities at the Big Stone Power Plant, located near Big Stone City, South Dakota. These full-time internships are for 12 to 16 weeks during the summer of 2022. 

Big Stone Plant is offering internships in each of the following Power Plant departments:

Mechanical Maintenance Department (Energy Technology

Power Plant Operators (2 positions) (Energy Operations)

Yard Operator (Heavy Equipment Operator)

Instrumentation & Controls Technician (Robotics)

To be eligible you must be a full-time student in a technical college program offering training in this craft discipline. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment aptitude test, a physical examination, and background check.