Resource Planner I or II

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

OTP Fergus Falls CSC
216 South Cascade Street
PO Box 747
Fergus Falls, MN 56538, USA

OTP Fergus Falls CSC
216 South Cascade Street
PO Box 747
Fergus Falls, MN 56538, USA

Location: Fergus Falls, MN
Department: Resource Planning
Reports to: Manager, Resource Planning

The Resource Planner I is a grade 11 and the Resource Planner II is a grade 13.

Help plan the future of energy.

Otter Tail Power is looking for a Resource Planner to help shape the long-term resource strategy that powers our customers and communities. This position plays an important role in evaluating future energy and capacity needs, supporting regulatory filings, analyzing resource options, and helping ensure reliable, affordable service for years to come.

Whether hired at the Resource Planner I or Resource Planner II level, you'll work alongside experienced planners, business leaders, and regional stakeholders to support critical decisions involving generation resources, resource adequacy, renewable compliance, and long-term energy planning.

What You’ll Do

As a Resource Planner, you will contribute analytical, modeling, and regulatory support that helps guide the company's long-term resource decisions and planning activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for a highly analytical professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working with large datasets, and helping shape long-term business strategy.

Qualifications include:

• 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.

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 $76,000 - $127,000 annually. The actual compensation within the salary grade 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 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.

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