Development Engineer - Renewables

Visa Hunt; United States; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 134,000; 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 a Lead Engineer to support utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects. You will collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, and high voltage teams and clients to craft innovative early-stage design solutions while meeting evolving requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 4–6+ years in engineering, 3+ years in renewables design, and PE status or progression. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and PV software is expected; MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.
• PE registration or ability to obtain within 6 months; NCEES preferred.
• 4–6+ years of engineering experience with at least 3+ years in utility-scale renewables design.
• Experience in utility-scale renewables development or engineer-of-record/ construction is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D; PV software such as PVFarm, SAM, GIS/ESRI, PVProspect is a plus.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Applies standard engineering techniques to complete tasks and supports other design workflows.
• Develops plans, details, and reports for early-stage development.
• Collaborates with technicians and other design engineers.
• Engages with clients to understand priorities and deliver project goals.
• Reviews designs for constructability, safety, and risk; promotes high-quality designs.
• Maintains a value engineering mindset during design.
• Collaborates across markets and disciplines with business and engineering staff.
• Identifies client needs and feasible solutions; supports BD activities.
• Demonstrates creative thinking and design ownership.

Skills

Client engagement

Guidance to engineers

Engineering design

Design review

Value engineering

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PVFarm

SAM

GIS/ESRI

PVProspect

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Lead Engineer role supporting utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects. The selected candidate will engage with Ulteig’s civil, structural, electrical, and high voltage design teams and our clients to provide innovative, forward thinking design solutions to facilitate the development stage design of renewable facility projects. The ideal candidate will be able to provide sound engineering design for projects with rapid and evolving requirements

What You'll Do

• Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks, and supports other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary on a case-by-case basis.
• Develops plans, details, and reports that are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound utility-scale renewables early-stage development engineering practices.
• Works closely with and provides guidance to engineering technicians and design engineers.
• Engages with clients to understand their priorities, relying on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish project goals while exceeding client expectations.
• Checks design and computations performed by internal design team and provides ideas and executes to promote higher quality designs. Reviews development plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk considerations.
• Maintains a value engineering mindset throughout design.
• Works closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
• Works closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify best feasible solution(s).
• Supports marketing, sales and business development activities within assigned market.
• Demonstrates a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership.

What We Expect from You

• B.S. in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
• Successful Completion of Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, is required, NCEES Council Record is preferred.
• Minimum of 4-6+ years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 3+ years of experience in design of utility scale renewables, required.
• Experience in utility scale renewables development is a plus.
• Experience in engineer of record or construction of utility scale renewables is a plus.
• Stormwater management and permitting experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D is required. Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of PVFarm, SAM, GIS/ESRI, PVProspect, or similar industry software is a plus.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must have permanent authorization to work in 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 $99,200 - $134,100*
* 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.

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