Engineer II or III

Otter Tail Power Company; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health, disability and life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Stock Ownership options

Incentive plans

Education reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company is seeking an Engineer II/III in Fergus Falls, MN, to support environmental services across critical infrastructure projects. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, develop environmental plans, and drive sustainable operations within a diverse energy portfolio.

The role reports to the Manager Environmental I and offers growth opportunities toward professional licensure, with responsibilities spanning permitting, data analysis, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related field) required.
• 2–5+ years of experience in engineering or environmental services.
• EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering plans and specs incorporating environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in development and renewal of environmental compliance plans (SPCC and stormwater).
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to state and federal agencies.
• Analyze environmental and operational data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Support permitting activities and project development, including preparing applications and approvals.
• Collaborate on construction and environmental projects across generation and infrastructure.
• Evaluate environmental impacts on cost, schedule, and constructability.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and emerging policies to support compliance strategies.
• Communicate technical information clearly to internal teams and regulators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil/Environmental/Chemical)

Job description

Location

Fergus Falls, MN

Grade 12 or 13

Are you ready to grow your engineering career while making a meaningful environmental impact? Join our Environmental Services team as an Engineer II or III, where you’ll play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure projects, maintaining regulatory compliance, and advancing sustainable operations across a diverse energy portfolio. As an Engineer III, you will take on a senior technical role—guiding complex initiatives, leading compliance efforts, and driving engineering excellence across a wide range of generation and infrastructure projects.

This role reports to Manager Environmental I, Environmental Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support engineering plans and specifications that incorporate environmental and regulatory requirements such as setbacks, buffers, grading, and design volumes.
• Assist in the development, revision, and renewal of environmental compliance plans, including SPCC and stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to state and federal agencies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze and interpret environmental and operational data, identifying trends and supporting decision-making.
• Support permitting activities and project development, including preparing applications and coordinating approvals.
• Collaborate on construction and environmental projects, such as coal combustion residual landfill expansions and closure, air and water monitoring systems, and compliance upgrades.
• Evaluate environmental impacts on project cost, schedule, and constructability.
• Maintain working knowledge of environmental regulations and emerging policies, supporting compliance strategies.
• Communicate technical information clearly to internal teams, leadership, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related field).
• Approximately 2–5+ years of relevant experience in engineering or environmental services.
• Foundational knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.

What We Offer

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 offer for base compensation for this role is $84,000 - $127,000 annually. The actual compensation within the compensation 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
• 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.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.