At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the communities we serve by
producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important
role in accomplishing these objectives. The Principal Environmental Services role is responsible for
managing the following activities:
• Oversee acquisition of environmental permits, approvals, and licenses. Includes leading the
acquisition of environmental information needed for siting permit applications for transmission facilities.
• Act as liaison between the company and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed environmental regulations, statutes, and interpretive guidance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and permit requirements throughout development, construction, and operations.
• Assist facilities and oversee consultants in the completion of required environmental studies testing, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise acquisition of consultants, including the awarding of contracts, data gathering and analysis, and documenting the validity of all compliance data.
• Prepare and design stormwater pollution prevention plans for Company projects and ensure adherence to these plans and associated permit conditions.
• Provide testimony before state regulatory commissions and/or governing bodies in support of acquiring permits.
• Attend and present information at public meetings and open houses.
• Be the lead internal environmental respondent on Information Requests related to commission filings.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate would hold the following qualifications:
• A degree in the Natural Sciences or Engineering with a strong background in sciences such as
biology and chemistry.
• Requires an in-depth understanding of environmental regulations based on at least 8 years of experience.
• Able to work independent of direct supervision. Able to provide supervision and direction to staff on multiple projects.
• Able to use problem-solving or troubleshooting skills and to critically analyze possible solutions and to provide recommendations for implementation.
• Requires knowledge of Company operations including electrical transmission.
• Must have leadership and interpersonal skills to deal with controversial issues in a professional manner meeting the objective in the best interest of the Company.
• Must have a valid driver s license and enroll in Company MVR program.
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.
• Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $105,000 to $132,000 annually. Actual
base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the
position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o 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 SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick
leave to ensure employees are at their best when they re working.
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Application deadline is June 6, 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.