Plant Engineer I, II or III

Otter Tail Power Company; Big Stone City (SD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Retirement savings plan

Health insurance

Training and career development

Mental health support

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company seeks a Plant Engineer to join the Big Stone Plant team, at Engineer I–III levels depending on qualifications. You’ll help maintain and improve plant operations, boosting efficiency while supporting reliable, economical, and environmentally responsible electricity.

Key responsibilities include managing plant improvement projects, including thermal performance engineering, and advising other departments to reduce costs and increase plant availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code and ASCE standards is a plus.
• Ability to work in variable conditions; role may be physical at times.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant improvement projects, including thermal performance engineering.
• Advise other departments to reduce operating costs and increase plant availability.

Skills

Engineering standards

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Otter Tail Power is seeking a Plant Engineer to join our Big Stone Plant team. We are open to hiring at Engineer I, Engineer II, or Engineer III levels, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. In this role, you’ll help maintain and improve plant operations and efficiencies, supporting our mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plant improvement projects, including thermal performance engineering
• Advise other departments to reduce operating costs and increase plant availability

Qualifications By Level

Engineer I

• Understanding of engineering standards and safety protocols
• Reliable work performance; seeks guidance and feedback
• Effective communicator; learns to manage small tasks under supervision

Engineer II

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage engineering projects and tasks
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Engineer III

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
• In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, protection schemes, and safety regulations
• Experience communicating technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong communication skills delivering complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders; acts as a role model for junior engineers

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and American Society of Civil Engineers standards is a plus
• Ability to work in variable conditions; role may be physical at times
• Valid driver’s license required

Offering

• The expected base compensation offer for this role is $82,000 - $125,000 USD annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position and level.
• Employee Stock Ownership options
• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
• Health insurance plan options
• Training and career development opportunities
• Access to mental health support

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

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.