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Substation Electrical Engineer

Become a Substation Electrical Engineer with Ulteig in the United States. Support renewable energy projects by developing and reviewing utility substation drawings. Enjoy a flexible workplace and employee ownership while making a meaningful impact in the engineering field.
Ulteig
Ulteig
United States Flexible Full Time USD 96k–130k yearly UTC-05:00 — UTC-08:00

Ulteig

Company Overview

Ulteig

Fargo, ND, United States

1944

Approximately 1,300 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of $187.2 million in FY 2024 (source: ulteig.com).

What They Do

Ulteig is an infrastructure engineering and consulting firm that operates across four key sectors: Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Rather than manufacturing equipment, Ulteig focuses on designing, engineering, and managing infrastructure projects that enhance the efficiency and reliability of essential services. In the Power sector, the company specializes in grid modernization, substations, and SCADA systems, while in Renewables, it emphasizes clean energy generation, particularly in solar and wind infrastructure (source: ulteig.com). Ulteig's services include design engineering, program management, and technical field services, managing over 2,500 projects annually, showcasing its operational scale and expertise in the infrastructure domain.

Projects & Track Record

Ulteig manages a substantial portfolio of projects, averaging over 2,500 technical and field service projects each year, with a notable 13% year-over-year increase in project volume. The company has demonstrated its capability by working in 43 states and 2 provinces, with registered professional engineers in 48 states and 3 provinces, indicating a robust geographic presence and regulatory compliance (source: ulteig.com). Client satisfaction is a strong point for Ulteig, with over 98% of surveyed clients expressing a willingness to select the firm again, highlighting the quality of their project execution and client relationships.

Recent Developments

In January 2024, Ulteig launched PathFinder™, a software tool designed to assist utilities in evaluating emerging technologies, marking a significant step towards digitalization in their service offerings (source: ulteig.com). Additionally, in August 2023, the company appointed Alison Barie as Chief Financial Officer, indicating a strategic evolution in its financial management as it continues to grow. The firm has experienced a four-fold increase in employee count from 350 in 2015 to approximately 1,400 by 2024, reflecting the high demand for its services in the infrastructure market.

Working There

Ulteig employs a diverse range of professionals across various functional areas, including leadership roles such as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as technical positions like design engineers and project managers. The company has 15 office locations, providing geographic flexibility for its workforce, and has been actively hiring, with an 18% year-over-year increase in headcount (source: linkedin.com). Ulteig has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, ranking #14 on Glassdoor's national list in 2023, which reflects its commitment to employee satisfaction and a positive workplace culture.

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Job Description

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Substation Engineer to support Renewables/Utility/Power projects. The Substation Engineer develops and reviews utility substation drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, panel elevations, electrical equipment enclosure plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and reports to ensure that they are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practices and client standards.

What You'll Do

The Substation Engineer acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on moderately complex projects. Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work. Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for utility substations. Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills. Involved in the resolution of design problems, which may include performing field investigation or observation, detailed design work and detailed quality control (QC) review of design calculations. Coordinates specific design aspects of a project requiring the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members. Provide technical guidance to other engineers.

What We Expect from You

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required.
  • PE License strongly preferred. Ability to obtain within 1 year required.
  • 4 years of engineering experience required
  • Prior experience working with physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations required
  • Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, Physical Connection Details, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies
  • Experience using ground grid modeling software a plus
  • Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes a plus
  • Knowledge of basic relay settings a plus
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) a plus
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) a plus
  • Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design guide a plus
  • Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
  • Up to 15% travel required
  • Valid driver's license preferred
  • 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 $96,300 - $130,200
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.

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About the role

February 20, 2026

Full Time

Company

February 20, 2026

Flexible

USD 96k–130k yearly

Ulteig

ulteig.com

  •  United States

4 years of engineering experience required

UTC-05:00 — UTC-08:00

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