Lead Engineer – Water Resources, Renewables

Ulteig

Water Resources Lead Engineer specializing in Renewable Energy projects at Ulteig. Focused on hydrology and hydraulic engineering with a commitment to sustainability.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,400 - $164,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks, and support other civil and structural design workflows as necessary on a case-by-case basis.
Works closely with and provides guidance to junior engineers.
Utilize advanced 2D modeling software such as HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, and InfoWorks ICM to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
Conduct sediment transport analyses and scour calculations to ensure the integrity and sustainability of renewable energy projects.
Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports that are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound industry engineering practices.
Is technically involved with the resolution of design challenges that may include performing field investigation or observations and when necessary, resolving discrepancies between multiple sources of information.
Performs design and reviews of computations and calculations related to the stormwater management design of renewable projects.
Maintains a value engineering mindset throughout development, design, and construction.
Works closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
Works closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify the 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 Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
Successful Completion of Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration, NCEES Council Record is preferred.
Minimum of 8-10+ years of civil engineering experience, with at least 3-5+ years of experience in water resource design for renewable energy projects, strongly preferred.
Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic principles and methodologies related to rural and urban drainage.
Experience with erosion and sediment control applications in addition to temporary and permanent stormwater treatment techniques is highly desired.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex hydrologic and hydraulic data.
Experience in performing 2D sediment transport analyses and scour calculations in cohesive and non-cohesive soils is preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in 2D modeling software such as HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, and InfoWorks ICM, as well as ArcGIS software, is required.
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
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

Hydrologic AnalysisHydraulic AnalysisSediment Transport AnalysisScour CalculationsStormwater Management DesignErosion Control ApplicationsData InterpretationValue EngineeringField InvestigationDesign Computation Review

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationCreative Problem SolvingGuidance to Junior EngineersOut-of-the-Box Thinking

Certifications

Civil Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationNCEES Council Record