Network Engineer I

Otter Tail Corporation Careers•Fergus Falls, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, the Network Engineer will support OTP operations through system design, security and optimization of the enterprise and industrial computer networks. Evaluate system performance to ensure reliability and availability meets the needs of the company and recommend projects to enhance or improve based on the needs of the company. Analyze cybersecurity vulnerabilities and execute patch management and root cause mitigation strategies. Design and implement continuous improvement strategies that increase efficiencies through automation. Collaborate with internal and external engineers to ensure projects meets OTP’s standards.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of IP networking, Local and wide area networks, Wireless networking, Routing protocols, Network security, Telephony, Fiber optic technologies, Engineering terms and principals.
Motivated to complete complex projects with many potential variables while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People.
Positive, can-do attitude and resilient through challenges.
Strategic growth mindset with exceptional analytical and project management skills.
Demonstrated experience in the network engineering field including IP networking, routing protocols and networking security is preferred.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s degree or higher preferred in telecommunications engineering, network engineering, computer science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support OTP operations through system design, security and optimization of the enterprise and industrial computer networks.
Evaluate system performance to ensure reliability and availability meets the needs of the company.
Recommend projects to enhance or improve based on the needs of the company.
Analyze cybersecurity vulnerabilities and execute patch management and root cause mitigation strategies.
Design and implement continuous improvement strategies that increase efficiencies through automation.
Collaborate with internal and external engineers to ensure projects meets OTP’s standards.