Renewable Senior Engineer

Ulteig is hiring a Renewable Senior Engineer to lead battery energy storage and wind projects. The role involves overseeing electrical design, conducting studies, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates can work remotely from anywhere in the US or from Ulteig’s offices. A Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and 15+ years of experience in renewable energy are required.
Description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Renewables Electrical Senior Engineer. In this role, you will act as a project lead on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and or wind projects. You will serve as a technical leader, applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complex renewable energy projects. This role will be a strategic contributor to the growth of our Renewables Lifeline Sector.

Qualified candidates will be considered to work remote from any location in the US, or if the candidate chooses, may work from any of Ulteig's existing office locations.

What You'll Do
• Oversee and direct the design process for electrical systems in wind and battery energy storage projects, including creating physical layouts, one-line diagrams, grounding, Bills of Materials, and determining cable sizes. Additionally, provide leadership and guidance to team members and conduct thorough reviews of their designs.
• Serve as the technical lead on projects, coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and clients to ensure technical excellence and project success.
• Perform electrical studies such as cable ampacity, energy loss, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and grounding analysis.
• Prepare technical specifications for electrical equipment, including transformers, switch gear, inverters, and batteries.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including field inspections and troubleshooting.
• Conduct technical reviews and enforce quality control to maintain high standards in design and implementation.
• Provide technical guidance during construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure the design intent is achieved in the field.
• Research new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project performance and efficiency.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NESC).
• Participate in client meetings, present technical information clearly, and support proposal development with technical input.

What We Expect from You
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET-accredited program or equivalent required
• PE or P. Eng. license required.
• 15+ years of experience preferred in renewable energy, power systems, or a related industry.
• Experience with engineering software such as ETAP, Easypower, PSCAD, CYME, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Experience leading projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of wind energy systems and battery energy storage systems and technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to perform AC & DC studies using electrical modelling software. Proficiency with electrical modeling software (e.g., ETAP, Easypower, CYME, CDEGS, or similar).
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and industry standards is required.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• The position requires the ability to effectively multitask and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
• Ability to maintain project schedule and achieve target due dates.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients, and external agencies
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a High-paced environment while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Up to 15% travel required.
• If working remote must have reliable high speed internet capabilities.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

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…