Supervisor, Electrical Engineer

Otter Tail Corporation Careers • Fergus Falls, MN

1d • $101,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees help us serve the communities we support by delivering reliable, affordable, and responsibly managed electricity. Our work ensures long-term reliability of the electric system while supporting the evolving needs of our customers and communities. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with transmission planning or power system operations experience to lead and support system planning activities across our transmission and distribution network. In this role, you will ensure Otter Tail Power’s transmission and distribution system is effectively planned to meet customer needs while maintaining compliance with applicable regional reliability standards and processes. You will lead, coordinate, and review the work of Transmission and Distribution Studies Engineers, engineering interns, and external partners supporting planning‑related efforts. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining a ten‑year transmission plan; preparing supporting documentation for future transmission projects through the annual capital budgeting process; and representing Otter Tail Power in regional transmission planning studies and stakeholder groups. You will serve as a central point of contact for MISO and SPP transmission studies, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required data requests and compliance with applicable NERC Planning Standards. This role also represents Otter Tail Power’s technical interests in negotiations related to transmission contracts, supports the internal distribution interconnection process in accordance with state requirements, and acts as a technical resource to internal stakeholders across the organization. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with neighboring utilities and external partners is essential to success in this position. We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Experience in transmission planning or power system operations
• Detailed knowledge of system planning principles, studies, standards, procedures, and engineering economics
• Sound engineering judgment and creativity to anticipate and solve complex power system challenges
• Ability to evaluate alternatives through reasonable and logical engineering estimations
• Strong communication skills to effectively persuade and negotiate critical issues
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to guide teams and prioritize multiple concurrent assignments in support of shared goals and objectives

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a ten‑year transmission plan
• Preparing supporting documentation for future transmission projects through the annual capital budgeting process
• Representing Otter Tail Power in regional transmission planning studies and stakeholder groups
• Serve as a central point of contact for MISO and SPP transmission studies, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required data requests and compliance with applicable NERC Planning Standards
• Represent Otter Tail Power’s technical interests in negotiations related to transmission contracts
• Supports the internal distribution interconnection process in accordance with state requirements
• Acts as a technical resource to internal stakeholders across the organization

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 and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement
• Career development programs
• Mental health support
• Competitive vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees