Ulteig

Senior Engineer - Civil

Join Ulteig as a Senior Civil Engineer in Fargo, USA, leading structural and foundation design projects. This role offers flexible work, employee ownership, and a collaborative culture in renewable energy and utilities.
Ulteig
Ulteig
Fargo, United States Flexible Full time USD 134k–181k yearly UTC-06:00

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 Civil Engineer. The Senior Engineer acts as a discipline lead engineer or overall project engineer planning, scheduling, conducting and/or coordinating detailed phases of assigned project work. They will make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for foundation design, structural steel design, and grading plans. The Senior Engineer will perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills and completes own design work which may involve computer-aided and/or manual design calculations.

What You Will Do

  • Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks.
  • Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports to see that these items are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound engineering practice.
  • Practices efficiency engineering as it pertains to design selection.
  • Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality.
  • Works closely with engineering technicians and experienced engineers.
  • May work in the office or in the field.
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Is technically involved with the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or observations.
  • Checks design computations done by others.
  • Coordinates specific design aspects of a project.
  • Performs detailed engineering design and evaluations within specialty.
  • May devise new approaches and solutions to problems encountered.
  • Prepares reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.
  • May participate in marketing, sales and business development activities within assigned market.
  • Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
  • Effectively communicates and interacts with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs.
  • Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

What We Expect from You

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent required.
  • Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, required.
  • Minimum of 12 years of engineering experience is required.
  • Knowledge of electrical utility substation layout and design required.
  • Understanding of structural steel, drilled pier & spread footing design and detailing required, grading design preferred.
  • Experience using MathCAD, STAAD or equivalent, foundation design programs, and/or other structural modeling software preferred.
  • Knowledge of, AISC, and ACI required, ASCE & NESC preferred.
  • Basic understanding of AutoCADD and/or MicroStation preferred.
  • Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
  • Must have legal authorization to work in the US

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

For 75 years, we've built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, 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

Working at Ulteig is more than a job; it means you will be making a difference. Our vision is to be among the most highly regarded engineering and technical services firms in North America. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation, and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

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 $134,300 - $181,100
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

June 11, 2026

Full time

Company

June 13, 2026

Flexible

USD 134k–181k yearly

Smart Grid

Ulteig

ulteig.com

  •  Fargo, United States

Minimum of 12 years of engineering experience required.

UTC-06:00