Subconsultant Lead Engineer

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Subconsultant Lead Engineer. This role will focus on supporting Ulteig's growth in subconsultant partnerships and will report directly to the Technical Manager
- Subconsultants. The Subconsultant Lead Engineer will be assigned as the Project Technical Lead (PTL) on subconsultant-based projects. The Subconsultant Lead Engineer, with the help of subconsultants, will lead the effort to develop scoping documents, estimates, schedules, substation drawings, including (but not limited to too) 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.

The Subconsultant Lead 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, including subconsultant partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required.
• PE License strongly preferred. Ability to obtain within 1 year required.
• 6+ years of experience in the Power Engineering field
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills.
• Oversight, leadership, and quality review of subconsultant engineering design and project scheduling on subconsultant-resourced projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Capable of leading complex substation projects with a multidiscipline team from full scope estimating and proposals, through detailed design, to commissioning and construction support for energization.
• On site commissioning and/or construction support experience a plus.
• Prior experience with physical, protection & control, and/or civil/structural 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 a plus
• Experience using ground grid modeling software a plus
• Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes a plus
• Knowledge of basic relay settings, National Electric Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design guide a plus.
• High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations while being highly responsive, internally and externally.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point and Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.
• Travel 10-15%

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;

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