Graduate Engineer - Renewables Development

Ulteig; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; 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 Graduate Engineer to support utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects across the United States. The role involves performing routine engineering tasks under supervision and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, are pursuing or have earned an EIT, and have experience with Civil 3D/AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent; graduation expected within 6 months of hire.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD experience desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works effectively with peers and cross-discipline project teams.
• Authorized to work permanently in the US.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of plans, specifications, and design deliverables for utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Research applicable codes, standards, and project requirements to support engineering design and project compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines to deliver renewable energy projects.
• Perform engineering tasks under the guidance of project discipline leads, including design calculations, preliminary layouts, and single line drawings.
• Develop proficiency in industry software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, CYMCAP, SAM, PVsyst, and PVFarm.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and support permitting, utility crossing, and interconnection application designs.
• Assist in resolving design challenges with creative engineering solutions in collaboration with peers.

Skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Graduate Engineer supporting renewable development projects. The Graduate Engineer will be responsible for performing routine engineering tasks, and investigations or observations under supervision on utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage (BESS) renewable energy projects across the country. Candidates should be self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills. They must also be able to work in a team environment. We are looking for candidates that are committed to client satisfaction, and adhere strictly to client-driven standards, schedules, budgets, and passionate about the renewable energy industry.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the development of plans, specifications, and design deliverables for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects.
• Research applicable codes, standards, and project requirements to support engineering design and project compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines to deliver renewable energy projects.
• Perform engineering tasks under the guidance of project discipline leads, including design calculations, preliminary layouts, and single line drawings.
• Develop proficiency in industry software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, CYMCAP, SAM, PVsyst, and PVFarm.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and support permitting, utility crossing, and interconnection application designs.
• Assist in resolving design challenges with creative engineering solutions in collaboration with peers.

What We Expect From You

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required. Completed or currently pursuing with graduation expected within 6 months of hire.
• EIT certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD experience desired
• Demonstrates curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new engineering skills and concepts.
• Works effectively with peers and cross-discipline project teams, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Seeks feedback, embraces new challenges, and shows a commitment to continuous professional growth.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US

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

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $77,300-$85,500

• 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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