Design Engineer - Studies

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Design Engineers to support power system studies and modeling within the renewable energy markets. Two positions are being filled, each focusing on different aspects of power system studies.

Track 1: Protection & Planning Studies

• Perform system studies including short circuit, arc flash, load flow, and harmonics analysis
• Utilize tools such as PSSE, ETAP, EasyPower, and related software
• Support system planning and protection analysis to ensure safe and reliable system design

Track 2: Transient & Insulation Studies

• Perform advanced studies including transient overvoltage (TOV), transient recovery voltage (TRV), insulation coordination, and harmonics analysis
• Utilize tools such as PSCAD, ETAP, EasyPower, and related software
• Support detailed transient and insulation performance analysis for renewable interconnections

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality technical support to generator owners across wind, solar, and BESS projects
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high degree of ownership
• Leverage Python scripting and automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability of study processes

What We Expect From You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, ABET accredited program, or equivalent required
• A minimum of 2 years of working experience, with at least 1 years of experience directly related to power systems
• Experience in EasyPower, ETAP, PSSE, and/or PSCAD is preferred
• Experience with programming in Python is preferred
• Independently completes assigned tasks required and actively manages individual workload
• EIT status or working towards EIT status
• Must be a self-starter and willing to identify improvements and implement them, utilizing support from others
• Must be comfortable asking questions to team when learning new skills
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients and external agencies
• Authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Additional Opportunity Details

• Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $93,800-$126,900*
• 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