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Ulteig · 23 hours ago

Substation Technical Manager-Renewables

Twin Cities Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $186K/yr

12+ years exp

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization focused on transforming critical infrastructure, and they are seeking a Technical Manager for their Renewables - Substation department. The role involves leading a substation engineering team, managing engineering activities for substation projects, providing strategic direction, and supporting business development initiatives.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Hope Daniels

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Substation ExperienceProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft SoftwareBusiness AcumenLeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

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

Preferred

A valid driver's license is preferred

Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, address challenges, and drive ongoing improvement