Supervisor, Electrical Engineer

Otter Tail Corporation • Fergus Falls, MN

10d • $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
• represents 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
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with neighboring utilities and external partners

Benefits

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
• The expected offer for this role is $101,000 – $140,000 annually. Actual base compensation 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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