Project Engineer

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.

Qualifications:

We’re seeking a Project Engineer with strong technical expertise—particularly in modern power systems—and the ability to manage both detailed engineering tasks and bigpicture project goals. Ideal candidates bring experience overseeing complex engineering projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring longterm value.

Success in this role requires excellent communication and collaboration. The Project Engineer will lead safety and environmental compliance efforts and champion advanced power technologies and gridreliability improvements throughout project development and execution.

Candidates must be able 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. Experience with substation operation, design, maintenance, and broader electrical grid infrastructure is strongly preferred.

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.

• 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 Support Linc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

We’ll accept applications through  January 19, 2026.