Technical Manager - Renewables

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams across civil and structural renewables projects. You will guide design, ensure quality, and align deliverables with client requirements and safety standards.

You will also drive strategic project delivery, mentor staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with sales and proposal teams to grow business opportunities across North America.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in Civil or Structural.
• PE license or eligibility preferred.
• 10+ years civil/structural design experience, 5+ years in renewables.
• Leadership experience in complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong communication, budgeting and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and technical services oversight for team performance.
• Lead cross-functional renewable energy projects from design through completion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, change orders and resource planning.
• Coach and develop staff; conduct regular performance and promotion discussions.
• Support hiring and collaboration with HR and project management.
• Promote client relationships and business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resource management

Engagement

Business acumen

Consulting engineering

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural engineering degree

PE license or eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What You’ll Do

Interact closely with other corporate business units such as sales, marketing, account management and project management. The Technical Manager is a self-starting technical leader with expertise in leadership, communication, resource management and engagement, business acumen, industry framework, and consulting engineering.

Management Responsibilities - 50%

• Maintain and grow positive team culture.
• Provides strategic direction, leadership and technical services oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals.
• Creates and manages team budget for financial responsibility. Includes but is not limited to revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training costs, reward and recognition costs, team event costs, etc.).
• Coaches, trains, and develops engineering technical staff for growth and development opportunities. Responsible for regular 1:1 meetings, career development discussions, succession planning, quarterly reviews, individual promotions, team retention, and yearly team engagement survey results.
• Actively manages team resource planning along with cross team and cross office resourcing collaboration, individual performance reviews, individual annual merit and bonus decisions, training and professional development for team members.
• Support the role of hiring manager as well as 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.

Project Execution Responsibilities - 40%

• Lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle—from proposals through design and construction readiness for renewable energy projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate with project management to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.
• Oversee adherence to company standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements across all engineering deliverables.
• Ensure project budgets, schedules, and scopes are maintained, including development and management of change orders.
• Review and approve technical documents, maintaining responsible charge and enforcing high standards of quality and design excellence.
• Deliver client value through thoughtful, cost-effective engineering solutions that align with project goals and long-term performance.

Business Development Responsibilities - 10%

• Participates and partners with members of the Sales team and engineers throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
• Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with Proposal Development Team and Project Management group.
• Maintains and builds positive client relationships.
• Participates with cross functional team on strategic initiatives for the company and/or department.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil or Structural, from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent is highly desired. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or eligibility to obtain one, is also preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of civil and/or structural engineering design experience, with 5+ years in the renewable energy market is required, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role preferred.
• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary renewable energy projects from initial design stages through final design, ensuring alignment with client requirements, internal design standards, and industry best practices.
• Drive strategic project delivery across multiple initiatives, balancing both internal and external key stakeholder priorities, timelines, and organizational risk while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences and build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners to support business growth and collaboration.
• Demonstrate leadership through mentoring, planning, and business acumen, while proactively identifying opportunities and navigating challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Office, Power Point and Project) and a working knowledge of additional software such as AutoCAD is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.
• Authorization to permanently work 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

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 $141,800 - $184,400

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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