Supervisor,Substation Projects Job Fergus Falls Minnesota USA,Engineering

Fergus Falls, MN
Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA

At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role,
Supervisor, Substation Projects will ensure that OTP substation projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget.

Some examples of those activities will include:

Project Management: Oversee all aspects of substation projects including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and construction to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Safety Leadership: Lead safety initiatives, foster a culture of safety, and ensure compliance with safety regulations during substation construction.

Construction Coordination: Coordinate construction efforts for new transmission and large distribution substation projects, manage electrical construction activities, and ensure timely completion of construction tasks.

Employee Engagement: Mentor and guide direct reports, ensure team productivity and engagement, and provide necessary resources for effective job performance.

Qualifications:
We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills while aligning with our values:
Integrity, Safety, Community, Resourcefulness, Customer Service, and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

Educational Background: Preferably holds a 4-year undergraduate degree in engineering with substantial work experience in substation construction. A strong background in substation design is highly preferred.

Technical Expertise: Experience in substation construction methods and techniques, including knowledge of transmission substations, relay protection control schemes, control house requirements, civil components, and major material requirements.

Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously, apply safety rules, and understand risk mitigation from both safety and financial perspectives.

Leadership and Development: Capable leader dedicated to employee development, ensuring team productivity and engagement.

Offering:
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 we offer:

Competitive wage & benefit package.
The expected base compensation for this role is $97,000 - $122,000. Actual base compensation within the identified 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

Training – 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 Support Linc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! our careers page at In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. We’ll accept applications through April 28, 2025.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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