Associate Director, Civil Renewables

Ulteig; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulteig seeks an Associate Director to lead and shape our Renewables, Civil Department during a period of strong growth in North America. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, build client relationships, and advance critical infrastructure across utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects.

The role balances project leadership with people leadership, focusing on succession planning, talent development, and strategic initiatives to boost delivery, efficiency, and growth across offices.

Qualifications

• PE registration is required.
• Experience leading managers and teams in a consulting/engineering environment.
• Experience in renewable civil or structural design.

Responsibilities

• Lead managers and teams to strengthen department capability and project delivery across North America.
• Provide strategic direction and oversee technical services to achieve performance goals.
• Lead business development collaboration to expand renewables services and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Business acumen

Client relations

Project oversight

US work authorization

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ulteig is seeking an Associate Director to help lead and shape the future of our Renewables, Civil Department during a period of strong growth in the renewable energy market. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for an experienced AEC leader who wants to develop managers, guide multidisciplinary technical teams, strengthen project delivery, build client relationships, and help advance critical renewable infrastructure across North America.

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking an Associate Director to help lead and shape the future of our Renewables, Civil Department during a period of strong growth in the renewable energy market. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for an experienced AEC leader who wants to develop managers, guide multidisciplinary technical teams, strengthen project delivery, build client relationships, and help advance critical renewable infrastructure across North America.

In this role, you will lead technical managers and teams of civil and structural engineers, designers, and technicians supporting utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects. You will partner across project delivery, business development, and operations to build team capability, support client success, and position Ulteig for continued growth. Ulteig is employee-owned, flexible in how we work, and focused on solving infrastructure challenges that matter.

What You\'ll Do

In this role, you will balance project leadership, people leadership, and business development influence. Most of your time will be focused on leading managers and teams, strengthening department capability, supporting strong project execution, and partnering with others to grow Ulteig’s Renewables business.

Project Responsibilities - 10%

• Lead engineering and design activities during proposal, design, quality control, and construction phases for assigned renewable civil and/or structural projects.
• Provide direction and oversight for subconsultants to support project delivery, quality, schedule, and client expectations.
• Oversee renewable civil and/or structural project scope, including contract requirements, change orders, schedule commitments, and technical delivery expectations.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project activities on significant projects or a combination of large projects.
• Maintain high standards of quality in alignment with internal expectations and client requirements.

Management Responsibilities - 50%

• Build and sustain a positive, accountable team culture where managers and team members can do strong work, grow, and collaborate across disciplines and offices.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and technical services oversight to help employees achieve individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals.
• Lead leaders by coaching, mentoring, and developing management staff through regular leadership conversations, career development, talent reviews, succession planning, quarterly reviews, promotion planning, retention efforts, and engagement survey follow-up.
• Oversee team budgets with clear financial stewardship, including revenue, profitability, indirect expenses, training, recognition, and team event costs.
• Evaluate capacity, skill sets, performance, and development needs to guide workforce planning, support cross-team collaboration, and help team members grow through clear feedback, training, and professional development.
• Support department growth by partnering with HR and hiring teams to evaluate candidates, participate in interviews, lead debrief discussions, and help select strong talent for current and future team needs.
• Lead departmental continuous improvement and strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen delivery, support innovation, and position the team for long-term success.

Business Development Responsibilities - 40%

• Partner with Business Development and leaders across the organization to support territory sales plan execution, expand services with existing and prospective clients, promote revenue growth, and maintain disciplined cost awareness.
• Help shape proposal strategy and contracting efforts by coordinating resources, reviewing proposals, and partnering with the Proposal Development Team and Project Management group on contracts, work orders, MSAs, and NDAs.
• Build and sustain trusted client relationships that support strong delivery, repeat work, and long-term growth in the Renewables market.
• Represent the Renewables Civil Department in client and market conversations where technical leadership, delivery confidence, and team capability are important to winning and growing work.

Required Qualifications

What We Expect From You

• PE registration is required.
• Prior management experience is required, with demonstrated ability to lead managers, develop people, and build accountable teams.
• Prior renewable civil or structural design experience is required.
• Strong business acumen and industry knowledge.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States is required.

Preferred Qualifications And Leadership Strengths

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program is preferred. Equivalent experience may also be considered.
• 15+ years of experience in consulting engineering or a related infrastructure-focused environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects is strongly preferred.
• Brings sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative leadership style, with the ability to remain steady and effective in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to employee engagement, manager development, talent growth, and the success of others.
• Builds effective working relationships with employees, managers, clients, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, responsiveness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while setting clear expectations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and growth while exercising sound judgment around risk, capacity, and organizational impact.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is expected. Additional software experience may be required or preferred depending on specialty area.
• Demonstrates alignment with Ulteig’s values and a commitment to client success, collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.