Careers

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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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 line work.

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.

How to apply

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].

Employment testing

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

Plant Engineer (Engineer I, Engineer II, or Engineer III)

Location

Big Stone City, SD

Responsibilities

Otter Tail Power is seeking a Plant Engineer to join our Big Stone Plant team. We are open to hiring at Engineer I, Engineer II, or Engineer III levels, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. In this role, you’ll help maintain and improve plant operations and efficiencies, supporting our mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage plant improvement projects, including thermal performance engineering
Advise other departments to reduce operating costs and increase plant availability

Qualifications

Qualifications by Level:

Engineer I:

Understanding of engineering standards and safety protocols
Reliable work performance; seeks guidance and feedback
Effective communicator; learns to manage small tasks under supervision

Engineer II:

Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience

· Demonstrated ability to independently manage engineering projects and tasks

· Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Engineer III:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, protection schemes, and safety regulations
Experience communicating technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Strong communication skills delivering complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders; acts as a role model for junior engineers

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and American Society of Civil Engineers standards is a plus
Ability to work in variable conditions; role may be physical at times
Valid driver’s license required

Resume deadline

June 29, 2026

The expected base compensation offer for this role is $82,000 - $125,000 USD annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position and level.
Employee Stock Ownership options
Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
Health insurance plan options
Training and career development opportunities
Access to mental health support

How to Apply:
Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page. This role will be open until filled.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

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.