Electrical or Computer Engineering Intern

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.

The duties of the Intern may include:

- 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.

Qualifications

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.

Resume deadline

To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through January 12, 2026.

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