Renewable Lead Engineer

The Opportunity 

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Lead Renewables Engineer position. This role will support utility-scale Solar, Wind, and BESS projects in a development and design capacity. The position will also support the Business Development team by actively coordinating with renewable equipment manufacturers to ensure Ulteig maintains a comprehensive technical and commercial understanding of current wind, solar, and energy storage technology platforms offered in the market and an understanding of their anticipated evolution over time. The selected candidate will engage with our clients and cross-discipline teams to provide innovative, forward-thinking designs and solutions to facilitate pre-construction, design, construction, and startup/commissioning of Renewable Energy projects. 

What You'll Do  

• Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, industry standards, and contract documents to provide general guidance to our clients throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Function as a technical liaison between Ulteig’s sales teams, engineering teams, and clients to convey and clarify the value of the company’s services and experience to technical or non-technical audiences. 
• Work directly with existing or prospective clients to demonstrate Ulteig’s engineering and technical service capabilities, agility, and value. 
• Coordinate with teams internally to identify gaps and inefficiencies in Ulteig’s current service offerings or capabilities and evaluate new business streams. 
• Demonstrate Ulteig’s understanding of early, mid, and late-stage Developer/IPP needs and the company’s ability to quickly adapt to client requirements throughout the lifecycle of project design. 
• Clarify deliverable uncertainties and expectations with clients at various stages of design. 
• Support discussions with new or existing clients to identify the best commercial and technical equipment fit for renewable project designs. 
• Recommend alterations to design criteria and design features to improve quality and mitigate risk. 
• Work closely with and provide guidance to engineering leads. 
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project goals. 
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk management considerations. 
• Maintain a value-engineering mindset throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Work closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines. 
• Work closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify best feasible solution(s). 
• Demonstrate a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership. 

What We Expect from You  

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required. 
• Successful completion of Professional Engineer (PE) registration, and NCEES Council Record, preferred. 
• Minimum of 10+ years of power systems engineering experience preferred. 
• Experience with utility-scale Renewables facilities with complex project requirements is highly desired. 
• Experience with various solar design software programs. 
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Council (NESC), and industry standards a plus. 
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and system protection a plus. 
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). 
• Ability to travel periodically to client offices and project sites. 
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the US. 

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! 

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

 ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $118,000 - $160,000
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role 

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. 

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:  to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.