Engineer II or III

Otter Tail Corporation•Fergus Falls, MN

22h•$84,000 - $127,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to grow your engineering career while making a meaningful environmental impact? Join our Environmental Services team as an Engineer II or III, where you’ll play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure projects, maintaining regulatory compliance, and advancing sustainable operations across a diverse energy portfolio. As an Engineer III, you will take on a senior technical role—guiding complex initiatives, leading compliance efforts, and driving engineering excellence across a wide range of generation and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related field).
Approximately 2–5+ years of relevant experience in engineering or environmental services.
Foundational knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and support engineering plans and specifications that incorporate environmental and regulatory requirements such as setbacks, buffers, grading, and design volumes.
Assist in the development, revision, and renewal of environmental compliance plans, including SPCC and stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Prepare and submit regulatory reports to state and federal agencies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Analyze and interpret environmental and operational data, identifying trends and supporting decision-making.
Support permitting activities and project development, including preparing applications and coordinating approvals.
Collaborate on construction and environmental projects, such as coal combustion residual landfill expansions and closure, air and water monitoring systems, and compliance upgrades.
Evaluate environmental impacts on project cost, schedule, and constructability.
Maintain working knowledge of environmental regulations and emerging policies, supporting compliance strategies.
Communicate technical information clearly to internal teams, leadership, and regulatory agencies.