Associate Director, Substation Renewables

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 160,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Employee ownership

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative environment

Innovative culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking an Associate Director in the Renewables, Substation Department to lead technical engineering managers and multi-discipline teams, driving projects and business growth in utility-scale solar, wind, and storage. You will partner across delivery, business development, and operations to build capability and client success.

You will focus on leadership, strategic direction, and revenue growth while guiding cross-functional teams and improving department performance within Ulteig's

Qualifications

• Experience leading managers, developing people, and building accountable teams.
• Renewables 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering managers and multi-disciplinary teams across Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedules and quality across proposals, design, and construction.
• Manage subconsultants and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Guide department budgeting, revenue, profitability, and training budgets.
• Drive business development and client relationships to grow the Renewables market.

Skills

People leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Renewables design

Business development

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ulteig is excited to announce that we are seeking qualified candidates for an Associate Director position in our Renewables, Substation Department. The Associate Director will focus on leading technical engineering managers and teams consisting of professionals from multiple disciplines (Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical Engineers, Designers and Technicians) while also supporting projects as a leader and business development initiatives that drive revenue growth for the Renewables Market.

In this role, you will lead technical managers and teams of 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%

• Manages and leads all engineering activities during the proposal, design, quality control, and construction stages of projects that are assigned. May consist of project sponsor roles, PTL roles or advisor roles dependent on project
• Provides management and leadership for subconsultants
• Provides project oversight, including managing scope according to contracts, managing change, and maintaining project schedules.
• Directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines on a project of significant scope or a combination of large projects.
• Maintains high levels of quality to meet internal and external client requirements in alignment with company expectations.

Management Responsibilities - 50%

• Maintains and grows positive team culture.
• Provides strategic direction, leadership and technical services oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals.
• Oversees and approves team budgets for financial responsibility and drives accountability. Includes but is not limited to revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training expenses, reward and recognition expenses, team event costs, etc.).
• Coaches, trains and develops management staff for growth and development opportunities. Responsible for regular management meetings, one-on-one meetings, career development discussions, talent assessment succession planning, quarterly reviews, individual promotions, team retention, and team engagement.
• Regularly evaluates capacity and skillsets to direct growth in workforce planning, supports strong cross team and cross office resourcing collaboration, performs individual performance reviews, evaluates individual annual merit and bonus decisions, and provides training and professional development for team members.
• Supports company-wide hiring for successful growth which includes; regular evaluation of candidate resumes, technical phone screens, collaboration with HR partners, and regular in person interviews and debrief assessments.
• Leads the development and implementation of departmental continuous improvement and strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term success. Including analyzing current processes, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing actionable strategies that align with organizational goals.

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.

What We Expect from You

Required qualifications

• Prior management experience is required, with demonstrated ability to lead managers, develop people, and build accountable teams.
• Prior renewable 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

• PE Registration preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical 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.
• Forward looking as, it relates to the use and adoption of AI.

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.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $160,200 - $216,600

* 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.

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