Senior Electrical Engineer & Transmission Planning Lead

Otter Tail Corporation; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage & benefit package

Employee Stock Ownership options

Health, disability and life insurance plan options

Training and development opportunities

Mental health support

Job summary

A regional power provider is seeking a Supervisor for Electrical Engineering in Fergus Falls, MN. This role involves leading system planning activities, ensuring compliance with reliability standards, and developing long-term transmission plans. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and possess experience in power system operations. The successful candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills, as well as a detailed understanding of system planning principles. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission planning or power system operations.
• Detailed knowledge of engineering economics and standards.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives through logical engineering estimations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support system planning activities across transmission and distribution network.
• Develop a ten-year transmission plan and prepare documentation for projects.
• Serve as a central point of contact for MISO and SPP transmission studies.

Skills

Transmission planning

Power system operations

System planning principles

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

A regional power provider is seeking a Supervisor for Electrical Engineering in Fergus Falls, MN. This role involves leading system planning activities, ensuring compliance with reliability standards, and developing long-term transmission plans. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and possess experience in power system operations. The successful candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills, as well as a detailed understanding of system planning principles. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.