Technical Manager-Civil Renewables

The Opportunity

Are you a visionary technical leader passionate about driving innovation in the clean energy sector? We're looking for a Technical Manager - Renewables to join our dynamic Renewables Civil team and shape the next generation of renewable energy projects. In this role, you'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise-guiding talented engineers, influencing business growth, and delivering cutting-edge solutions that power a sustainable future. If you thrive on collaboration, love solving complex challenges, and want to make a real impact in an industry that's transforming the world, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

What You'll Do

Interact closely with other corporate business units such as sales, marketing, account management and project management. The Technical Manager is a self-starting technical leader with expertise in leadership, communication, resource management and engagement, business acumen, industry framework, and consulting engineering.

Management Responsibilities - 50%

• Maintain and grow positive team culture.
• Provides strategic direction, leadership and technical services oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals.
• Creates and manages team budget for financial responsibility. Includes but is not limited to revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training costs, reward and recognition costs, team event costs, etc).
• Coaches, trains, and develops engineering technical staff for growth and development opportunities. Responsible for regular 1:1 meetings, career development discussions, succession planning, quarterly reviews, individual promotions, team retention, and yearly team engagement survey results.
• Actively manages team resource planning along with cross team and cross office resourcing collaboration, individual performance reviews, individual annual merit and bonus decisions, training and professional development for team members.
• Support the role of hiring manager as well as company-wide hiring for successful growth which includes; regular evaluation of candidate resumes, technical phone screens, collaboration with HR partners, and regular in person interviews and debrief assessments.

Project Execution Responsibilities - 40%

• Lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle-from proposals through design and construction readiness-for renewable energy projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate with project management to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.
• Oversee adherence to company standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements across all engineering deliverables.
• Ensure project budgets, schedules, and scopes are maintained, including development and management of change orders.
• Review and approve technical documents, maintaining responsible charge and enforcing high standards of quality and design excellence.
• Deliver client value through thoughtful, cost-effective engineering solutions that align with project goals and long-term performance.

Business Development Responsibilities - 10%

• Participates and partners with members of the Sales team and engineers throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
• Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with Proposal Development Team and Project Management group.
• Maintains and builds positive client relationships.
• Participates with cross functional team on strategic initiatives for the company and/or department.

What We Expect from You

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  • B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
  • Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of civil and/or structural engineering design experience, with 5+ years in the renewable energy market is required, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role preferred.
  • Lead complex, multi-disciplinary renewable energy projects from initial design stages through final design, ensuring alignment with client requirements, internal design standards, and industry best practices.
  • Drive strategic project delivery across multiple initiatives, balancing both internal and external key stakeholder priorities, timelines, and organizational risk while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences and build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners to support business growth and collaboration.
  • Demonstrate leadership through mentoring, planning, and business acumen, while proactively identifying opportunities and navigating challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Office, Power Point and Project) and a working knowledge of additional software such as AutoCAD is a plus.
  • A collaborative mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.
  • Authorization to permanently work in the 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 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. 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

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's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

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

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Additional Opportunity Details:

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $137,700 - $179,000

* 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.