Network Engineer I

About the role

Located in Fergus Falls, this Network Engineer position (salary grade 12) supports Otter Tail Power operations through system design, security, and optimization of enterprise and industrial computer networks.

Responsibilities

• Support OTP operations through system design, security, and optimization of enterprise and industrial computer networks.
• Evaluate system performance to ensure reliability and availability meet company needs and recommend projects to enhance or improve based on those needs.
• Analyze cybersecurity vulnerabilities and execute patch management and root cause mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement continuous improvement strategies that increase efficiencies through automation.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineers to ensure projects meet OTP’s standards.
• Reports to Supervisor Network Engineering.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of IP networking, local and wide area networks, wireless networking, routing protocols, network security, telephony, fiber optic technologies, and engineering terms and principles.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred in telecommunications engineering, network engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the network engineering field including IP networking, routing protocols, and network security preferred.

Skills

• Motivated to complete complex projects with many potential variables.
• Alignment with core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service, and People.
• Positive, can-do attitude with resilience through change.
• Strategic growth mindset with exceptional analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to conceive solutions and successfully implement them.

Benefits

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
• Incentive plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership options.
• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match.
• Health, disability, and life insurance plan options.
• Annual training and development opportunities, including education reimbursement.
• Safety, technical, compliance, and developmental training.
• Career development: leadership development programs, access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, mentorship from current leaders.
• Mental health support from SupportLinc.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave.

Pay

The expected offer for base compensation for this role is $84,000 - $116,000 annually, with actual compensation varying based on relevant factors.