Ulteig

Substation Technical Manager – Renewables

Ulteig

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

Visit company website
✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $137,700 - $186,300 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Interact closely with other corporate business units such as sales, marketing, account management, and project management.
  • Serve as a self-starting technical leader with expertise in leadership, communication, resource management, business acumen, industry framework, and consulting engineering.
  • Manage and lead all engineering activities during proposal, design, and construction stages of assigned substation projects.
  • Provide project oversight, including managing engineering scope per technical contracts, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
  • Direct and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines and the Project Management group for projects of significant scope.
  • Maintain high levels of quality and responsiveness to meet client requirements in alignment with company expectations.
  • Oversee substation design activities of team members.
  • Review project drawings, calculations, and specifications, assuming responsible charge as needed.
  • Maintain and grow a positive team culture.
  • Provide strategic direction, leadership, and technical oversight to help employees achieve individual, team, department, and organizational goals.
  • Create and manage team budgets, including revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses.
  • Coach, train, and develop engineering technical staff for growth and development opportunities, including regular 1:1 meetings, career development discussions, succession planning, quarterly reviews, promotions, team retention, and engagement surveys.
  • Actively manage team resource planning, cross-team and cross-office resourcing, performance reviews, annual merit and bonus decisions, and professional development.
  • Support hiring manager responsibilities and company-wide hiring, including candidate evaluation, technical phone screens, collaboration with HR, and interview debriefs.
  • Partner with Sales and engineering teams to promote revenue growth and expand services with clients.
  • Support proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals with the Proposal Development Team and Project Management group.
  • Maintain and build positive client relationships.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams on strategic company and department initiatives.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or an equivalent institution is required.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of engineering experience, with a preference for those who possess direct substation experience.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
  • Strong analytical skills, motivation, and the ability to work effectively under high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude.
  • Demonstrated passion for internal engagement and a commitment to maximizing the development of others.
  • Solid business acumen and in-depth industry knowledge.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective relationships with staff, management, the public, and external agencies.
  • High level of initiative and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, setting clear expectations and responding promptly to needs.
  • Outstanding presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to seek out and explore new opportunities, balanced with an understanding of organizational risk.
  • Proven experience with Microsoft Software Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as additional specialty software as required.
  • Authorization to work permanently in the United States.
  • A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Benefits
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Employee Ownership
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Innovative Culture

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
engineeringsubstation designproject managementresource managementchange order developmentbudget managementperformance reviewstechnical oversightanalytical skillsbusiness acumen
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationteam culture developmentinterpersonal skillsmotivationcollaborationinitiativepresentation skillsproblem-solvingcoaching
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) registration