At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, the Software Engineer will support critical real-time software applications mainly in System Operations and other areas within the company, as well as:

• Ensure availability, functionality and usability of internal data processing and data management software applications for various internal teams, problem solving and troubleshooting as needed.
• Deliver exceptional and real-time solutions and internal customer service when applications don’t function as needed or expected.

Qualifications:

We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are motivated to solve complex problems with many potential variables while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

• Flexibility and adaptability to shift priorities and resources to meet varying end user and departmental needs and goals.
• Range of knowledge and experience with software databases, programming languages such as C#, SQL, and OpenEdge ABL/Progress and client/server applications - power system, transmission and energy scheduling concepts are beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate collaboration between varied teams and provide internal customer service.
• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and provide support during non-core (9-5) hours.
• There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change.

Offering:

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help them thrive in their career experience and goals, we offer:

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
  • Employee Stock Ownership options
  • Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
  • Health insurance plan options
• Training – our employees spend hours in training and development each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 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!
• Access to mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc EAP.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, please apply today. Don’t wait too long though! We will accept applications through June 7, 2024. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.