Resource Planner: Energy Strategy & Forecasting

Otter Tail Power Company; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage & benefit package

The expected offer for base compens-?

Incentive plans

Employee Stock Ownership options

Retirement Savings Fund with employer

Health, disability and life insurance

Education reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Mental health support and leave

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN, is seeking a Resource Planner to help shape our long‑term resource strategy and ensure reliable, affordable service for years to come.

You will analyze future energy and capacity needs, support regulatory filings, and evaluate resource options while collaborating with experienced planners and regional stakeholders on generation resources, resource adequacy, renewable compliance, and forecasting models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, statistics, electrical engineering, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of utility operations, energy markets, resource planning, forecasting, or related analytical functions.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects while meeting deadlines and regulatory filing requirements.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, forecasting tools, or modeling software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, regulatory personnel, industry organizations, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support development of long-term resource plans, regulatory filings, and compliance reporting across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
• Perform resource planning analysis to evaluate future energy needs, resource adequacy requirements, and potential resource options.
• Assist with capacity expansion studies, forecasting activities, and planning models used for regulatory and business decision-making.
• Monitor capacity positions and resource adequacy requirements within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) footprint.
• Coordinate and support annual and periodic regulatory filings, industry surveys, and compliance reports.
• Develop and maintain datasets, assumptions, analytical tools, and planning models used for resource planning and forecasting.
• Analyze the impacts of proposed projects, resource alternatives, and regulatory developments affecting long-term planning decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and participate in industry groups and regional planning activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, statistics, electrical engineering, economics, finance, or a related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Forecasting tools

Modeling software

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN, is seeking a Resource Planner to help shape our long‑term resource strategy and ensure reliable, affordable service for years to come.

You will analyze future energy and capacity needs, support regulatory filings, and evaluate resource options while collaborating with experienced planners and regional stakeholders on generation resources, resource adequacy, renewable compliance, and forecasting models.