Plant Engineer I–III: Drive Reliability & Projects

Otter Tail Power Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership options

Employer retirement match

Health insurance plan options

Training and career development

Mental health support

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Co. 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. The role includes overseeing plant improvement projects, cost reduction efforts, and communicating complex

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

2+ years of engineering experience

5+ years of engineering experience

Knowledge of materials and safety standards

Job description

Otter Tail Power Co. 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. The role includes overseeing plant improvement projects, cost reduction efforts, and communicating complex