Solar Lead Engineer

🕒 August 21

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $126.4k - $164.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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Ulteig

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1944

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏗️ Construction

Consulting • Logistics • Construction

Ulteig is a North American infrastructure engineering, technical services, and consulting firm that delivers design, digital tools, and advisory services for critical lifeline sectors. The employee-owned company supports public and private clients on power and utility-scale renewable energy projects, transportation planning and infrastructure, and water sector work—offering engineering design, SCADA/EMS solutions, project-development services, and decision-support software to help manage complex, multidisciplinary projects.

📋 Description

• Lead project design teams of 2–6 people, including design engineers, CAD technicians, and system studies engineers • Develop optimized utility-scale solar PV designs ready for construction • Produce solar PV design/construction packages, including solar array layouts, electrical one-lines, collection systems, collection system studies, and equipment installation details • Interact directly with clients for successful project execution • Review and quality-control designs against internal standards, industry best practices, and client requirements • Act as the signing engineer for PV electrical designs • Contribute to internal solar engineering standards, toolsets, and work processes • Lead site visits and conferences to meet client requests and strengthen relationships • Support early-stage project development with conceptual designs and material take-offs

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program • Electrical PE license required or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months • 7+ years of experience in the solar industry or power generation • Experience with solar design software programs, including CYMCAP, PVFARM, SAM, and PVsyst • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels • Ability to manage projects, tasks, and clients • Experience with estimating or designing electrical systems is mandatory • Knowledge of photovoltaic systems, NEC requirements, and construction practices strongly preferred • Must have the ability to work permanently in the US • Relevant military experience considered

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace • Employee Ownership • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Collaborative Environment • Innovative Culture • Flexible working schedule • Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options • Work-life balance and separation between home and work life • Drug Free Workplace