Technical Manager - Renewable Development Services

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to lead impactful projects that shape the future of clean power? Join Ulteig as aTechnical Manager - Renewable Development Services, where you'll work at the forefront of the energy transition. In this role, you'll guide a multidisciplinary engineering team and collaborate with top-tier developers, utilities, and stakeholders to bring utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and emerging market projects to life. This is your chance to make a difference-without being tied to a single developer's portfolio-by supporting a diverse range of clients across North America.

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-startingtechnical leader with expertise in leadership, communication, resource management and engagement, business acumen, industry framework, and consulting engineering.

Project Technical Lead - 50%

• Direct and manage all engineering activities across the project lifecycle-from early-stage feasibility through design and construction readiness-for renewable energy development projects.

• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering deliverables including site assessments, interconnection studies, permitting support, and preliminary design packages. Ensure alignment with client goals, technical contracts, and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison, facilitating clear and effective communication between clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

• Provide expert guidance on project siting, technology selection, risk mitigation strategies, and overall technical feasibility.

• Coordinate with internal Project Managers to manage project engineering timelines, budgets, and scopes, including change order development, to ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables.

• Maintain high standards of quality and responsiveness. Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications, assuming responsible charge as needed.

• Direct and coordinate the work of multiple engineering disciplines on complex or large-scale development projects.

Management Responsibilities - 30%

• 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.

• Coaches, trains, and develops 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 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.

Business Development Responsibilities - 20%

• Participates and partners with members of the Sales team and engineers throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of development 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.
• Additional duties may include tasks beyond what is listed, such as special projects, assisting colleagues, or new initiatives. A willingness to adapt to changing priorities and support team efforts enhances collaboration and growth opportunities.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred) from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent is preferred. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or eligibility to obtain one, is also preferred.

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in the development of renewable energy projects is required, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role preferred.

• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage systems, and/or data centers including permitting, interconnection, and plant design processes.

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder early-stage projects and deliver results under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies.

• Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, PVFarm (or similar), PVSyst, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with interconnection and permitting platforms is a plus.

• Willingness to travel (up to 20%) for client meetings, site visits, and industry events.

• A collaborative mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.

• Authorization to permanently work in the 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

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Additional Opportunity Details:

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $137,700 - $179,000

* 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.