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Engineer, Energy Management​/ Efficiency

Job in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, 56537, USA
Listing for: Otter Tail Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Energy Management/ Efficiency, Energy Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 76000 - 105000 USD Yearly USD 76000.00 105000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Engineer I

Engineer I

Are you ready to launch your engineering career in a dynamic, growing, and hands-on environment where your work directly powers the communities we live in? We're looking for a motivated Engineer I to join our Plant Engineering team supporting combustion turbine, hydroelectric, and renewable generation facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of engineering disciplines while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, safety-focused culture. If you enjoy solving real-world problems, optimizing performance, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this role is for you.

In this role, you will support our power generation sites in a variety of ways including performance analytics, maintenance and project planning & execution, and regulatory compliance support. You'll gain valuable experience in both day-to-day plant operations and long-term asset management while helping ensure safe, reliable, and efficient energy production.

This role reports to the Supply Generation, Engineering Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plant Performance & Optimization
    • Monitor, analyze, and improve plant performance metrics such as availability, efficiency, and maximum output
    • Support data-driven decision-making to enhance operational reliability
  • Project & Financial Support
    • Perform cost/benefit analyses and assist in developing capital and O&M budgets
    • Help prepare justification documentation for capital improvement projects
    • Support capital project management activities including scheduling, contractor coordination, and construction oversight
  • Maintenance & Asset Management
    • Maintain detailed equipment history records and support lifecycle planning
    • Assist in predicting remaining useful life of equipment and planning timely replacements
    • Support budgeting efforts for mechanical maintenance and capital improvements
    • Ensure plant equipment and infrastructure are properly maintained
  • Contract & Vendor Coordination
    • Assist in coordinating maintenance services and supervising contractor work
    • Support management of long-term service agreements and warranty claims
  • Safety, Compliance & Procedures
    • Promote and support company safety programs and ensure compliance with safety policies
    • Assist in developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), maintenance procedures, and operational procedures
    • Support compliance initiatives, including NERC requirements
  • Operations Support
    • Help plan and schedule outages and major equipment repairs
    • Provide support across plant operations as needed
  • Team Collaboration
    • Work closely with operations and engineering teams to solve problems and improve processes

Qualifications

  • Education & Technical Knowledge
    • Bachelor of science degree in Engineering or science (or equivalent experience)
    • Foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or civil/structural systems
  • Skills & Abilities
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Effective written and verbal communication abilities
    • Solid time management and organizational skills
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to project teams
  • Interpersonal & Leadership Traits
    • Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills
    • Initiative to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
    • Work and communicate effectively with operations teams and contractors
  • Physical &

    Work Environment Requirements
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding environments
    • Comfortable working in conditions including heat, cold, noise, dust, and confined spaces
    • Ability to stand, sit, and move throughout the plant for extended periods
    • Valid driver's license required

What We Offer

  • Competitive wage & benefit package. The expected offer for base compensation for this role is $76,000 - $105,000 annually. The actual compensation within the compensation 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…
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