Careers

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 Civil Engineering or sufficient work experience in the area of substation civil engineering.  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.

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.

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 employees are provided training and development opportunities 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 February 6, 2023. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

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’re skilled at analyzing and solving complex challenges.

• This role is heavily collaborative, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed.

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent data analysis work experience is required. 5 or more years of experience in data architecture and archiving is preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience in the utility industry and Advanced Metering Infra structure is a great bonus.

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 employees are provided training and development opportunities 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 February 6, 2023. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

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 have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy teamwork to get things done.

• We’re looking for a self-starter who can get into the details to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

• 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.

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, or professional administrative certification or equivalent work experience 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 employees are provided training and development opportunities 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 February 6, 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 obsessed with delighting customers in a creative and efficient process while aligning with our values: Integrity, Safety, Community, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

• We need positive, can-do people who enjoy working as a team to meet deadlines and produce excellence

• Detail oriented and problem solver to ensure the overall product meets our high quality standard

• Strong communication skills and maintaining confidentiality as this role will work with a variety of stakeholders and handle private materials related to internal and external customers

• Problem solver driven to meet deadlines at a high quality standard

• Customer service oriented as we have both customers and employees to support

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.

  • Employee stock ownership options

  • Retirement savings fund with employer match

  • Health insurance plan options

• Training – our average employee spends many 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! 

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

Qualifications

To be successful in this role a bachelor’s degree in GIS is preferred, or an associate degree/certificate in GIS, or a minimum of three years of experience in GIS. The successful candidate will have experience in GIS database administration and advanced knowledge in ESRI GIS 10.5 or higher, working knowledge of ESRI database and server administration. Programming language experience such as Python, JavaScript, etc., and experience using GIS API’s 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 40 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.

This role is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. 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.  Selected applicants 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. 

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.

• Strong communication and technical writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products will be necessary to successfully partner with internal and external stakeholders.

• Success in this position requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power, or comparable work experience in transmission planning. 

• To best grasp the industry, company and project needs, five years of industry experience is required.

• Familiarity with software programs that simulate system performance and/or energy market characteristics is required to hit the ground running.

• Knowledge of regional tariffs, business practice manuals and study procedures are also required.

 *Not sure this position is a great fit? We’d love to meet Electrical Engineers with a passion for problem solving and an interest in developing their skills and expertise for other opportunities within Otter Tail Power Company. Check out our careers page for further opportunities!

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.

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.

Qualifications

This position requires good organizational, excellent written and verbal communication, and customer service skills. Should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related computer programs. Experience in customer service, accounting, and marketing would be beneficial. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

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; positive leadership qualities and show an ability to plan, supervise and work with people and tools; an interest in teaching people working on the crew the lineman trade; 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 17 miles from permanent headquarters in Jamestown,North Dakota.