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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. 

Careers

Are you interested in a career in the electric utility industry? Bookmark this page and check back often for employment opportunities at our company.

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.

To apply online:

  1. Go to the Otter Tail Power Company jobs page.
  2. Click on a job title to review the posting and to apply.
  3. Your resume will remain on file and you may update it at any time.

To contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need assistance completing the application process, please email [email protected].

Current openings

Temporary Summer Hire at Coyote Station

Location

Beulah, ND

Responsibilities

Otter Tail Power Company has an opening for a temporary hire at Coyote Station, a 420 MW coal-fired electric generating station near Beulah, ND.

Qualifications

Job duties include mowing, trimming, painting, lifting, cleaning, and other responsibilities.

The applicant must be 18 at time of application, a 2025 high school graduate or currently enrolled in college, able to lift 40-50 pounds, operate a tractor mower and have a current valid driver’s license. The expected base compensation for this role is $17.00 per hour.

Resume deadline
April 01, 2025

Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page and submit your application and resume. We will accept applications through April 1, 2025.

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.

Regulatory Filing Coordinator

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. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life. Employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, the Regulatory Filing Coordinator will coordinate and organize the preparation and follow through of information and documentation associated with regulatory filings, as necessary for state commissions and agencies, NERC, and FERC.

Some examples of activities include:

·        Evaluate the work-flow and file management processes and submit recommendations for efficiency improvements

·        Finalize and execute timely regulatory filings with acute attention to detail

·        Establish and maintain a very good working relationship with other departments and when necessary external agencies

Qualifications

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 $44,000 - $54,000 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
March 28, 2025

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page. In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. We’ll accept applications through March 28, 2025.

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.

Software Engineer

Location

Fergus Falls, MN

Responsibilities

At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, the Software Engineer will support critical real-time software applications mainly in System Operations and other areas within the company, as well as:

  • Ensure availability, functionality and usability of internal data processing and data management software applications for various internal teams, problem solving and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Deliver exceptional and real-time solutions and internal customer service when applications don’t function as needed or expected.
Qualifications

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 $62,000 - $79,000 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
April 01, 2025

If this sounds like a great fit for you, please apply today. Don’t wait too long though!  Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page. We will accept applications through April 1, 2025. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment. 

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.

Survey Intern

Location

Fergus Falls, MN

Responsibilities

Position Type: Temporary, Full-time, Summer Intern

Duration: May 2025 through August or September 2025

Location: Fergus Falls General Office, Split time of fieldwork and office work

Overview: Otter Tail Power Company has an opening for a temporary, full-time, summer intern position for a student pursuing Land Surveying. The Survey Technician Summer Intern will gain valuable experience while working toward proficiency in assigned field and office duties. The intern will work under the supervision of experienced staff to ensure that field projects are completed to company standards and within budget and timeline constraints. The intern will learn how to set up construction staking jobs using data from engineers. The intern will work with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center in the office and Trimble data collection equipment in the field, including conventional, GNSS, scanner, and drone technology.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • Complete assigned tasks while complying with established field procedures; ensure that the field data is in the proper format.
  • Take photos or make sketches of monuments, structures, topography, trees, etc., to assist office personnel and drafting technicians visualize conditions.
  • Report to and communicate with the Survey Team. Communication is key to keeping projects on schedule.
  • Download data collected electronically to the proper job and file. Assist in reducing data to usable format.
  • Use proper safety equipment and follow proper field safety procedures.
  • Portray a professional appearance by wearing the appropriate clothing for the work environment.
  • Review site plans, topographic surveys, and plats prior to delivery.
  • Perform all other assigned duties; and duties as they develop.
  • Process field data using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
Resume deadline
March 31, 2025

Application Process: Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page. We’ll accept applications through March 31, 2025.  The expected base compensation for this role is $20.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

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