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Current openings
Project 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, 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, 2025Well-Qualified Journeyman or Apprentice Service Representative
Location
McClusky, ND
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 Well-Qualified Journeyman or Apprentice Service Representative located in McClusky, ND.
Qualifications
Applicants must be sufficiently qualified as a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman and be able to do necessary emergency repair work. Must have a diploma from an accredited line worker program or equivalent experience. 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 25 miles of permanent headquarters in McClusky, ND.
Serves as the Company representative in the designated group of towns. Installs, removes, or replaces meters in customer establishments. Installs and maintains service lines, receiving customer complaints and performing necessary repair work to overhead distribution or service facilities.
We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. 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 begins at $76,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2025.
Resume deadline
February 28, 2025Supervisor, Electrical Technician
Location
OTP Service Areas
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 Supervisor, Electrical Technician will lead Electrical Technicians in order to complete Asset Management projects and maintain existing assets. By leading our employees well, the Supervisor, Electrical Technician will not only help to develop their careers but also ensure an excellent project execution.
Some examples of those activities will include:
· Lead team of Electrical Techs to complete projects, maintain existing assets, ensure NERC compliance testing, and power restoration
· Lead in repairing and maintaining equipment.
· Train and develop Apprentice employees into Journeyman Technicians.
· Ensure and foster safety behaviors and culture
· Develop and meet labor, materials and time budgets
Qualifications
We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are motivated to lead while ensuring top quality work. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:
· This position is people-centric, so excellent communication and leadership skills are incredibly valued and preferred as we seek the next Supervisor, Electrical Technician.
· The Supervisor, Electrical Technician can wear many hats, so proven success in managing multiple complex projects is a must.
· A two-year degree in an electrical field or military equivalent with four years of experience in the electrical career is required.
· Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements will enable a candidate to work with employees effectively.
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 $94,000 - $104,00 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
March 03, 2025
