Technical Manager – Renewables

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. seeks a Technical Manager – Renewables to lead a civil team delivering advanced renewable energy projects. You will guide engineers, manage budgets, and shape strategic direction across design through construction readiness.

Seeking a senior leader with 10+ years in civil/structural design and 5+ years in renewables, plus strong mentoring and cross‑functional collaboration skills. US authorization required; PE preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering; PE preferred.
• 10+ years civil/structural design experience; 5+ years renewables.
• 2+ years in a leadership or management role preferred.
• Lead complex multi‑disciplinary renewables projects from design to final.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for performance goals.
• Coach and develop engineering staff; conduct 1:1s and reviews.
• Manage team budget including revenue, training, and events.
• Oversee hiring with HR partners and regular interviews.
• Lead full project lifecycle for renewables projects from proposals to design.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and project management.
• Ensure adherence to standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Control budgets, schedules, and change orders; review documents.
• Support revenue growth by promoting services and client relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Resource planning

Business acumen

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry knowledge

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you a visionary technical leader passionate about driving innovation in the clean energy sector? We’re looking for aTechnical Manager – Renewablesto join our dynamic Renewables Civil team and shape the next generation of renewable energy projects. In this role, you’ll combine strategic leadership with hands‑on technical expertise—guiding talented engineers, influencing business growth, and delivering cutting‑edge solutions that power a sustainable future. If you thrive on collaboration, love solving complex challenges, and want to make a real impact in an industry that’s transforming the world, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

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.

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.

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.

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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