Project Engineer II

Otter Tail Corporation Careers•Fergus Falls, MN

9h•$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

Strong technical expertise—particularly in modern power systems
Ability to manage both detailed engineering tasks and bigâpicture project goals.
Experience overseeing complex engineering projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring longâterm value.
Excellent communication and collaboration.
Ability to quickly learn and apply accounting and purchasing practices to meet budget and schedule 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.

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 gridâreliability improvements throughout project development and execution.

Benefits

Competitive wage & benefit package.
The expected base compensation for this role is $69,000 - $105,000 annually.
Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
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!
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.