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Lead Engineer - Development

Ulteig
$126,400 - $164,300*
United States, North Dakota, Fargo
3350 38th Avenue South (Show on map)
Jun 02, 2026
Description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Lead Engineer role supporting utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects. The selected candidate will engage with Ulteig's civil, structural, electrical, and high voltage design teams and our clients to provide innovative, forward thinking design solutions to facilitate the development stage design of renewable facility projects. The ideal candidate will be able to provide sound engineering design for projects with rapid and evolving requirements while delegating to other engineering support staff as needed.

What You'll Do



  • Support multiple projects in various development-stage phases from proposal through kickoff, design, delivery, and revision while maintaining schedules with other disciplines and a positive relationship with clients.
  • Provide expert-level knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical design including string sizing, cable sizing, ampacity, 1500V DC, 34.5kV MV, and National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for utility-scale PV power plants.
  • Work with internal team and external clients to develop packages including solar array layouts, electrical one-lines, collection systems, collection system studies, and equipment installation details for Utility Scale Solar PV systems (50-500MW+).
  • Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks, and support other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary on a case by case basis.
  • Contribute to continual development of internal solar engineering standards, toolsets and work processes.
  • Develop plans, details, and reports that are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound utility-scale renewables early-stage development engineering practices.
  • Work closely with and provide guidance to engineering technicians and design engineers.
  • Partner with clients to understand priorities and technical needs, then develop feasible valued engineered solutions that achieve project goals.
  • Check design and computations performed by internal design team and provide ideas and execute to promote higher quality designs.
  • Review development plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk considerations.
  • Work closely with marketing, sales, business development, and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
  • Demonstrate a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership.
  • Lead site visits to gather notes and take pictures of existing conditions to aid in design and identify critical flaws.


What We Expect from You





    • B.S. in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
    • Successful Completion of Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, is required, NCEES Council Record is preferred.
    • Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 3+ years of experience in design of utility scale renewables, required.
    • Experience in "engineer of record" (EOR) of construction utility scale renewables is a plus.
    • Stormwater management and permitting experience is a plus.
    • Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D is required. Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of PVFarm, SAM, GIS/ESRI, PVProspect, or similar industry software is a plus.
    • Must have permanent authorization to work in 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

    ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

    Additional Opportunity Details:
    Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $126,400 - $164,300*
    * 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.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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