Renewables Development Engineer

Ulteig

Engineer - Development role supporting utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects at Ulteig. Engaging with design teams to provide innovative, forward-thinking design solutions.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,200 - $134,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks, and supports other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary on a case-by-case basis.
Develops plans, details, and reports that are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound utility-scale renewables early-stage development engineering practices.
Works closely with and provides guidance to engineering technicians and design engineers.
Engages with clients to understand their priorities, relying on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish project goals while exceeding client expectations.
Checks design and computations performed by internal design team and provides ideas and executes to promote higher quality designs.
Reviews development plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk considerations.
Maintains a value engineering mindset throughout design.
Works closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
Works closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify best feasible solution(s).
Supports marketing, sales and business development activities within assigned market.
Demonstrates a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 4-6+ years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 3+ years of experience in design of utility scale renewables, required.
Experience in utility scale renewables development is a plus.
Experience in engineer of record or construction of 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.
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringutility scale renewables designstormwater managementpermittingdesign computationsvalue engineeringengineering designproject management

Soft Skills

client engagementguidancecreativityout-of-the-box thinkingteam collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detail

Certifications

B.S. in Civil EngineeringB.S. in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) registrationNCEES Council Record