Otter Tail Power Company is currently seeking a qualified student applicant to fill an Electrical or Computer Engineering Intern position in Fergus Falls, MN. The timeframe for this Intern position is from mid-May to mid-August 2026.
- Using industry available tools to analyze power quality data such as voltage and power factor.
- Identifying trends in power outage reports to find root cause and impacts to reliability goals.
- Monitoring the performance of the distribution grid using our AMI (Automated Metering Infrastructure)
- Aid in software development, web page dashboard design, and querying data from a database.
- Creating advanced spreadsheets with charts, pivot tables, and custom formulas to filter data.
- Utilizing AI responsibly to improve workflows automating portions of data analysis tasks.
- Working closely with engineers, system operators and multiple departments within the OTP team as required to facilitate job duties.
Applicants must be a full-time student in the electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science related curriculum. Seeking students with a fundamental background in circuit analysis, programming, and working with datasets. The successful candidate is expected to have strong oral & written communication skills and the ability to work together with different departments within the company. Some travel may be required. The expected base compensation for this role is $17- $24 hourly.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through January 12, 2026.
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