Project Engineer II

Otter Tail Power • Fergus Falls, MN

5d • $69,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees' impact can take many forms. In this role, the Project Engineer will lead technical and engineering aspects for developing and bringing through construction new and existing generation facilities including different technologies used across the industry. Some of the details of the day-to-day include: Review and help design new generation facilities. Strategize and recommend generation projects to meet our resource planning needs. Maximize project efficiency while balancing operational, maintenance and engineering requirements including collaboration with vendors and consultants. Maintain a continuous improvement and long-term planning mindset to ensure projects utilize emerging and innovative technologies. Ensure compliance with new and existing electrical grid requirements for generator assets.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent experience) is required, with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural systems used in power generation.
• Candidates must be able to quickly learn and apply accounting and purchasing practices to meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Strong technical expertise—particularly in modern power systems—and the ability to manage both detailed engineering tasks and big‑picture project goals.
• Ability to manage complex engineering projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring long‑term value.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with substation operation, design, maintenance, and broader electrical grid infrastructure is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and help design new generation facilities.
• Strategize and recommend generation projects to meet our resource planning needs.
• Maximize project efficiency while balancing operational, maintenance and engineering requirements including collaboration with vendors and consultants.
• Maintain a continuous improvement and long-term planning mindset to ensure projects utilize emerging and innovative technologies.
• Ensure compliance with new and existing electrical grid requirements for generator assets.
• Lead safety and environmental compliance efforts
• Champion advanced power technologies and grid‑reliability improvements throughout project development and execution.

Benefits

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
• 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!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees