Careers

Are you interested in a career in the electric utility industry? Bookmark this page and check back often for employment opportunities at our company.

We're an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. To learn more, view your EEO rights under the law, our EEO policy statement, and our pay transparency provision.

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  1. Go to the Otter Tail Power Company jobs page.
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  3. Your resume will remain on file and you may update it at any time.

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Current openings

Journeyman Lineman/Service Representative

Location

Cooperstown, ND

Responsibilities

We have an opening for a Journeyman Lineman/Service Representative in Cooperstown, ND.

Operates the electrical distribution system and serves as the Company representative in the designated group of towns. Installs, removes, or replaces meters in customer establishments. Installs and maintains service lines, receiving customer complaints and performing necessary repair work to overhead distribution or service facilities. Works with and cooperates with Line and Service, Division Crews, or other line crews in building and repairing distribution and transmission lines and facilities.

Qualifications

Applicants must be sufficiently qualified as a Journeyman Lineman with a minimum of four years of experience and be able to do necessary emergency repair work. Must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair. Must be able to assume responsibilities for area operations, maintain favorable public relations, and supervise and instruct assistants as necessary. Must have a valid unrestricted interstate commercial driver’s license. Successful applicant will be expected to reside within 17 miles of permanent headquarters in Cooperstown, ND.

Resume deadline
April 21, 2024

Lead Lineman

Location

Harvey, ND

Responsibilities

We have an immediate opening for a Lead Lineman in Harvey, ND.

Successful applicant will supervise, direct and work with the crew to erect and install, maintain or repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations; where necessary, frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment; string, sag and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformer and other equipment; trim trees, replace such equipment as broken insulators, split crossarms, cutouts, ties, faulty clamps or braces; and perform similar replacement or repair work as necessary on routine patrol or to clear up storm damage. Use electrical instruments, operate hydraulic equipment, and work out of an aerial basket.

Qualifications

We have an immediate opening for a Lead Lineman in Harvey, ND.

Must be a Journeyman Lineman with a diploma from an accredited line worker program or have equivalent experience. Must have an unrestricted interstate commercial driver’s license; positive leadership qualities and show an ability to plan, supervise and work with people and tools; an interest in teaching people working on the crew the lineman trade; thorough knowledge of electric line and underground construction, maintenance and repair; be able to work outdoors in any weather, able to climb, understand the mechanical equipment used in the trade, and have the ability to get along well with others. Successful applicant will be expected to reside within 17 miles from permanent headquarters in Harvey, ND.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Hiring bonus included in offer to be paid out within 6 months. Apply now!

Resume deadline
April 21, 2024

Load Researcher

Location

Fergus Falls, MN – with potential for hybrid

Responsibilities

Description:

At Otter Tail Power (OTP), 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 Load Researcher will develop and analyze load research data and sample designs to help our company assign costs and develop rates for our customers.

Some examples of those activities will include:

  • Collaborate with determining appropriate sample selection procedures for classes of customers to be sampled. This will include emerging electro technologies, such as, electric vehicle charging and battery storage.
  • Develop and determine a statistically optimum load survey design for each class of customer to be sampled.
  • Analyze hourly load research data – developing load data necessary for rate design calculations, inputs to cost of service studies and relationships between demographic data, electrical demands and energy used.
  • Update the Customer Information System database extracts and perform analysis on this data for multiple areas of the company.
  • Monitor all Load Research data to insure sample validity in relation to OTP’s customers.
  • Perform other miscellaneous analysis using statistical software and other mathematical modeling tools.
  • Ensure internal control of important load research data.
  • Develop customer end use hourly load data to support various departments within the company.
  • Exposure to how customers utilize renewable energy sources in conjunction with power delivered by OTP.
Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who find great satisfaction and accomplishment with developing and analyzing data for our customers while aligning with our values: Integrity, Safety, Community, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

  • There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change.
  • We have a lot to accomplish so top candidates will be efficient and have excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • An understanding of mathematics and statistical analysis, including sample design.
  • Knowledge of utility regulatory rules and regulations, the governing statutes and legal process.
  • Ability to interact and work cooperatively and persuasively with utility regulators and other parties involved in the regulation of the utility industry.
  • To hit the ground running, a 4-year degree in a mathematics, statistics, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At OTP, we are dedicated to building a workplace that fosters diverse perspectives and skillsets, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Selected applicants will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

Offering:

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.
    • Employee stock ownership options
    • Retirement savings fund with employer match
    • Health insurance plan options
  • Training – our average employee spends up to 40 hours in training and development each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 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!
  • Access to mental health support from the experts via SupportLinc.
Resume deadline
April 28, 2024

Journeyman or Well Qualified Apprentice Lineman

Location

Sisseton, SD

Responsibilities

We have an opening for a Well-Qualified Journeyman or Apprentice Lineman located in Sisseton, SD.

Serves as the Company representative in the designated group of towns. Installs, removes, or replaces meters in customer establishments. Installs and maintains service lines, receiving customer complaints and performing necessary repair work to overhead distribution or service facilities.

Qualifications

Applicants must be sufficiently qualified as a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman and be able to do necessary emergency repair work. Must have a diploma from an accredited line worker program or equivalent experience. Must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair. Must be able to assume responsibilities for area operations, maintain favorable public relations, and supervise and instruct assistants as necessary. Must have a valid unrestricted interstate commercial driver’s license. Successful applicant will be expected to reside within 17 miles of permanent headquarters in Sisseton, SD.

Resume deadline
April 22, 2024