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Lead Engineer

Ulteig Opportunities
Canada, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for a Renewables Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team. This position will play a key role in driving the growth and successful delivery of Ulteig’s electrical engineering offerings within the renewable energy sector. The successful candidate will have prior experience in renewables, especially within one or more of the following: underground collection, system studies, and substation design. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of our renewable energy solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct high-level system studies to support renewable energy projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret results and recommend solutions.
  •  Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  •  Serve as technical lead on projects, coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and clients.
  •  Conduct technical reviews and enforce quality control standards.
  •  Research new technologies and contribute to process improvements.
  •  Participate in client meetings, present technical information, and support proposal development.
What We Expect From you 
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited or equivalent)
  • Master’s in Power Systems Engineering preferred.
  • P.Eng License in Quebec REQUIRED 
  • U.S P.E preferred
  • 7 years of experience in renewable energy, power systems, or related industry.
  • Strong analytical skills, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Up to 15% travel required
  • Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Must have the ability to travel across the United States and Canada

As you Consider applying for a role 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 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; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, 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 is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

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: $115,200- $155,800 CAD
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.

Salary : $115,200 - $155,800

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