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Current openings
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.
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 SupportLinc.
Resume deadline
January 10, 2025Project Manager
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. The Project Manager will:
- Manage and lead all aspects of projects ranging from 1-5 year timelines and $5 million - $100 million budgets including preparing estimates and budgetary forecasts, managing consultants and contractor and track costs and progress
- Identify and mitigate project risks
- Manage projects portfolio for successful completion and ensure preparedness for future projects
- Collaborate with the internal teams to ensure projects will achieve unimpeded and complete cost recovery
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess the following skills and traits:
- 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.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship as you partner with various internal and external teams and stakeholders.
- Must be capable of managing multiple projects at one time and be able to apply OTP safety rules and understand risk mitigation
- Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering or equivalent work experience is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of project management experience or equivalent experience is required. Preference for experience leading a team.
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.
- The expected base compensation for this role is $82,000 - $103,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Incentive plans
- Employee Stock Ownership options
- Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
- Health, disability and life insurance plan options
- Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our 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!
- 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.
Resume deadline
March 16, 2025Electrical Engineering Intern
Location
Fergus Falls, MN and Devils Lake, ND
Responsibilities
Otter Tail Power Company is currently seeking qualified student applicants to fill multiple Electrical Engineering Intern positions. The timeframe for this Intern position is from mid-May to mid-August 2025.
The duties of the Intern may include:
- Perform various technical analyses of the existing and planned transmission or distribution system in the upper Midwest in order to reliably serve our customers while maintaining efficient use of the transmission or distribution system.
- Data gathering, system updates and supporting existing engineering staff with their on-going efforts.
- Work with computer software simulations to conduct various types of transmission or distribution system analyses.
- Utilize computer tools to monitor the performance of the transmission or distribution grid.
- Provide software support within the Energy Management System related environments. Duties may include software development, display building and maintenance and development of application and user documentation.
- Work closely with engineers, system operators and multiple departments as required to facilitate job duties.
- Perform various short circuit and coordination studies.
- Assist with relay and control design.
Qualifications
Looking for students in the electrical engineering curriculum with excellent organizational and written communication skills to draft accurate reports and make recommendations based on economic and technical support. The successful candidate will need strong oral communication skills and the ability to work together with people both within the company and with corresponding transmission counterparts at neighboring utilities. The successful candidate must have proficient computer skills with the ability to run various software applications and simulations including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. Background in power engineering classes is preferred, but not required. Some travel may be required. The expected base compensation for this role is $17-$24 hourly.
Resume deadline
February 28, 2025GIS Intern
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
Assist in data analysis, programming, and data management
- Using ESRI GIS software for data analysis
- Creating custom programming to analyze outage data, using Java, Python, etc.
- Assist in managing datasets for various processes
Qualifications
Applicants must be a full-time student or recent graduate having a background in data analysis, programming, GIS or related program. This internship will be temporary from approximately mid-May 2025 through mid-August 2025. The expected base compensation for this role is $17-$24 hourly.
Resume deadline
March 15, 2025Engineering Intern
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
Otter Tail Power Company is currently seeking a qualified student applicant to fill an Engineering Intern position in Fergus Falls, MN. The timeframe for this Intern position is from mid-May to mid-August 2025.
The duties of the Intern may include:
- Perform various technical analyses of existing transmission line designs.
- Data gathering, system updates, and providing support to engineering, design, and maintenance staff with their on-going efforts.
- Work with computer software including PLS-CAD and AutoCAD to verify transmission line information.
- Collaboration with engineers, GIS, land rights & surveying along with other departments to facilitate job duties.
- Provide support as needed for transmission maintenance related activities including evaluating findings, manage and document information effectively, maintenance policy reviews and edits.
- Assist with transmission line design.
Qualifications
Looking for students in the engineering curriculum with excellent organizational and detail oriented to review and interpret various transmission line construction documents, inspection reports, mitigation plans and assist engineers and maintenance personnel. The successful candidate will need strong oral & written communication skills and the ability to work together with different departments within the company and with corresponding transmission counterparts at neighboring utilities. The successful candidate must have proficient computer skills with the ability to run various software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and AutoCAD. Background in structural engineering classes is preferred, but not required. Some travel may be required. The expected base compensation for this role is $17-$24 hourly.
Resume deadline
February 28, 2025Executive Assistant
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
Each Otter Tail Power employee impacts our customers and communities in how we deliver reliable, low-cost, environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, you’ll organize executives’ calendars and communications and help coordinate critical and impactful business decisions in a team environment.
You thrive in this role if you enjoy:
- Impact on Organizational Goals: Proactively supporting and driving the organizations and the executive(s) objectives, goals, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Strategic Importance: Tasks that involve strategic planning, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving are crucial for the organization's long-term success.
- Executive Support: Managing schedules, drafting communications, and organizing meetings for executive team members are essential for ensuring smooth operations at the executive level.
- Operational Efficiency: Conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports are important for maintaining operational efficiency and informed decision-making.
- Information Management: Acting as the information hub and maintaining records and documentation processes are vital for effective information management.
- Continuous Improvement: Improving and implementing new systems and processes and having a continuous improvement mindset are important for organizational growth and adaptation.
- Collaboration and Communication: Excellent communication skills, collaboration with fellow professionals, and a positive attitude are key to fostering a productive work environment.
- Support for Various Teams: The desire to support a wide variety of people, projects, and teams indicates flexibility and adaptability.
- Deadline Orientation: A drive for deadlines ensures timely completion of tasks and projects.
Qualifications
We’re interested in forward thinkers who actively seek opportunities and propose solutions to continuously improve the Executive Office operations. If you have an associate degree or prior experience in executive-level support—and can demonstrate expertise in managing processes, procedures, documentation, and inter-departmental collaboration—we want to hear from you. Our industry is rapidly changing, so come prepared with:
· A positive, can-do attitude.
· A continuous improvement mindset.
· The desire to support a wide variety of people, projects, and teams.
· Excellent communication, including writing, editing, collaboration, interpersonal effectiveness, and attention to detail.
· A drive for deadlines.
Resume deadline
February 17, 2025Journeyman or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker
Location
Milbank, SD
Responsibilities
The strength of our grid lies in the strength of our teams and our Line Workers are everyday heroes who ensure that our customers can depend on Otter Tail Power for their modern lifestyles. OTP is seeking a full-time Journeymen or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker to be temporarily located in Milbank, SD.
Qualifications
Line Workers’ days vary, and some duties will include maintaining or repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations. They’ll also frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment. They’ll string, sag, and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformers 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 to clear up storm damage.
We’re seeking candidates who have a diploma from an accredited line worker program and a valid, unrestricted interstate commercial driver's license. Candidates must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair, be able to work outdoors in any weather, be able to climb, have complete knowledge of safety rules and can get along well with others. The selected candidates will be expected to learn to use electrical instruments, to operate hydraulic equipment and to work out of an aerial basket. We also have a comprehensive apprenticeship program designed to develop great journeymen line workers. Any candidate selected will be expected to reside within 25 miles from the headquarters in Milbank, SD.
We believe employment is a partnership and to support our talent, we offer competitive wage and benefit package including employee stock ownership options, retirement savings fund with employer match, health insurance plan options and more. The expected base compensation for this role is $53,000 - $88,000 USD annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position
Resume deadline
February 17, 2025Plant Engineer
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, the Plant Engineer will optimize plant performance, manage capital projects, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Some examples of activities include:
· Optimize plant performance, manage capital projects, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
· Predict remaining useful life, and budget for mechanical maintenance improvements.
· Contract and supervise maintenance services, ensure proper maintenance of plant equipment, and administer safety programs.
· Develop and maintain procedures, schedule and plan outages, and manage Long Term Service Agreement with Mitsubishi.
· Support NERC compliance, develop apprenticeship programs, and take responsibility for plant operations in the absence of the Manager.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who embody our vision of growth and success for our company and the communities we serve. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:
- Engineering Expertise: A degree in engineering with a strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and civil/structural systems.
- Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage capital projects, including construction supervision, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Safety and Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of environmental and safety regulations, as well as experience with NERC compliance.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Leadership and Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to solve complex problems, ensuring optimal plant performance and maintenance.
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.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $70,000 - $100,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
· Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our 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!
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.
Resume deadline
February 21, 2025Surveyor I or II
Location
Any OTP Customer Service Centers
Responsibilities
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, Surveyor will generate data and information that helps the team achieve project excellence as the company continues to grow and evolve.
Some examples of those activities will include:
· Generate survey data for utility mapping/GIS purposes, volume surveys, hydroelectric dam monitoring, easement determination and boundary determination.
· Prepare documents or drawings for design, construction, easements, boundaries, volume calculations, highway and railroad crossing permits
· Review and revise easements and legal descriptions from the land rights department prior to recording.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who enjoy providing exceptional customer service and love being out in the field while aligning with our values: Integrity, Safety, Community, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:
· Project management, organization and a drive to solve problems is critical to success in this role
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to facilitate collaboration between diverse teams
· Associate’s degree in surveying or two years of experience within surveying or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
· Knowledge of survey equipment, technical math including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and applied physics and the ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, aerial or orthophotography preferred.
· Valid driver’s license is required.
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.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $59,000 - $87,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
· Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our 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!
· 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.
Resume deadline
February 28, 2025
