Otter Tail Power Company Hiring for Strategic Electrical Engineer atFergus Falls, MN Full Time

Hybrid remote work opportunities available

At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact in meeting our objectives can take many forms. In this role, the Strategic Electrical Engineer will create solutions to challenging opportunities to ensure that our customers and communities have reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible power that they need for modern life.

Examples of some of the job’s activities include:

• Conduct studies relating to the transmission of electricity across Otter Tail Power Company’s service territory and its connection to the greater regional transmission system in the Midwest. 
• Analyze future scenarios to determine the best strategy for expanding the transmission system.
• Formulate and recommend strategic positions to senior management and company executives that result in Otter Tail Power Company meeting its goals and objectives.

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.

Applications are accepted through March 27, 2022.

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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