Milbank, SD 57252 • (42.4 miles) • Full Time • 10/15/2026

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY Whey & Ingredient Process Optimization This role develops and implements in-process targets for solids/lactose/protein recovery, yield, throughput, and efficiency across whey and ingredient manufacturing. It monitors performance, reduces product loss, evaluates processes and equipment, and recommends improvements to quality, consistency, and operational results. The position provides technical direction and troubleshooting support to Operations and Quality, leads work involving whey protein concentrate, lactose, and other ingredient products, and optimizes filtration, concentration, evaporation, crystallization, drying, separation, and related systems. It also analyzes operating data, identifies root causes of deviations, implements sustainable corrective a

Minneota, MN • (20.3 miles) • Full Time • 9/25/2026

About Sparkfund Sparkfund is the utility services company unlocking capacity on the grid. Through its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, Sparkfund enables utilities, energy majors, and large-load customers to deploy front-of-the-meter batteries and gensets as distribution infrastructure. By adding targeted capacity exactly where and when the grid needs it most, DCP helps meet demand, support reliability, and put downward pressure on rates. Sparkfund supports program design, grid value assessment, asset host engagement, and value chain management to ensure on-time, on-budget deployment with maximum system value and lowest cost. With more than 3,200 projects deployed across 43 states and more than 300MW of energized assets constructed, Sparkfund is transforming customer-sited asse

Benson, MN 56215 • (35.6 miles) • Full Time • $27.00 to $30.00 / hr • 10/22/2026

Department: Maintenance Compensation: Starting at $27.00 per hour, depending on experience Advancement opportunities available Position Overview We are seeking a Controls Programmer Trainee to support industrial automation, process controls, instrumentation, and maintenance operations. This position will involve learning and working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and related control system hardware and software. Training will be provided. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Learn, maintain, program, and install Distributed Control System (DCS) hardware and logic. Create, modify, and maintain DCS graphical Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems. Factory training will be provided. Install and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and mod

Benson, MN 56215 • (35.6 miles) • Full Time • $27.00 / hr • 10/22/2026

Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for learning, maintaining, programming, and installing Distributed Control System (DCS) hardware and logic. Also creates, modifies, and maintains DCS graphical (HMI) interface. CVEC will provide DCS factory training. Performs Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installations and programming. Modifies existing PLC logic to facilitate new equipment and instrumentation installation Maintains, installs, and modifies Control System Network physical layer. Control System Network is physically separate from Office LAN. Includes fiber optic and copper cabling along with switches and media convertors. Works with Operations group to provide PI

Clara City, MN • (27.1 miles) • Full Time • 10/20/2026

Job Description/Duties: The job is construction work placing underground fiber optic telecommunications cables in the communities we serve. The employee will be asked to dig, rake and cleanup using hand tools. In addition, depending on the employee’s capabilities, they may be asked to operate light trucks and construction equipment (backhoes, trenchers, caterpillars, etc..). For 2026, the work will primarily be in and around Keystone, SD. Our work day begins at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday. The job in Keystone, SD will go through Thanksgiving depending on weather. This job can be seasonal or full time. If you live in MN, we will fly you out on Monday morning and home on Friday night. Hours: A typical work week is Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Pay: This is an hourly paid position. Ov

Minneota, MN • (20.3 miles) • Full Time • $150,000 to $165,000 / yr • 10/13/2026

Job Summary Reporting to the Study Manager, or any other individual designated by the Company, the Infrastructure Study Principal is the technical lead for the site infrastructure and non-process facilities scope of the study, covering site layout, power, water supply, access, transport and logistics, and buildings, through concept, pre-feasibility and subsequent study phases. The role develops the site layout and infrastructure concept, defines the infrastructure design criteria, and directs the external engineering firms that perform infrastructure design. The role is accountable for the technical quality, cost, schedule and risk of the infrastructure scope, delivered through consultants and the project team. Infrastructure decisions on power, water, access and layout set the physical fo

Granite Falls, MN 56241 • (16.2 miles) • Full Time • $120,000 to $140,000 / yr • 10/8/2026

Build your future on our foundation of excellence! Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that also gives you a stake in a company's performance as an employee-owner? Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long-standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and is a recipient of the PSMJ A/E/C Employer of Choice award. Larson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wants to remove any barriers to employment, so if you have any accommodation needs as part of the application or interview process, please let us know. About the Role We're seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineering Project Manager to join our electrical engineering team and help drive technical excellence, project delivery, and business growth. This is a high-impact leadership role for a technical expert who thrives

Montevideo, MN 56265 • (14.5 miles) • Full Time • $103,000 / yr • 10/20/2026

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today! Salary in accordance applicable experience, $103,000+, dependent on experience BENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options; Accident & Critical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee-of-the-Month and Year; RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Community Volunteering The Director of Technology

Milbank, SD 57252 • (42.4 miles) • Full Time • 10/15/2026

"Valley Queen is a privately owned dairy manufacturer located in Milbank, South Dakota. Founded in 1929, Valley Queen has established itself as a leading producer of high-quality cheese and dairy ingredients, serving customers across the United States and around the world. Valley Queen processes nearly 3 billion pounds of milk each year, producing a diverse portfolio of products that includes natural cheeses, whey protein concentrate, lactose, and anhydrous milk fat. At Valley Queen, we are dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and conducting our operations ethically. Our success is built on strong relationships with our employees, dairy producers, and the communities we serve. We take pride in offering meaningful career opportunities and aim to be the premier privately owned da