Technical Manager - Transmission & Distribution

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Manager in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) group.  The Technical Manager will provide functional and project leadership of a transmission line engineering team consisting of engineers, designers, and technicians.  The Technical Manager will support T&D projects as a lead engineer and work closely with other engineering departments and corporate business units.  This position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, leadership, and business development.

 

What You'll Do 

Project Technical Lead

• Manages and leads all engineering activities during the proposal, design and construction stages of transmission line projects that are assigned.
• Provides project oversight, including managing engineering scope according to contracts, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
• Directs and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines on a major project or group of large-scale projects.
• Maintains high levels of quality to meet internal and external client requirements in alignment with company expectations.
• Oversees design activities of T&D team members.
• Review project deliverables, including drawings, calculations, specifications and reports.

Management Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and technical oversight to ensure the team meets individual, department, and organizational performance goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering staff to foster their professional growth and development.
• Oversee team resource planning, performance management, and ongoing training to support team members' professional advancement.
• Take responsibility for financial management of the team, including developing annual budgets, monthly forecasting, and ensuring successful execution of financial goals.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sales team and engineers across the organization to drive revenue growth and expand services with both existing and potential clients.
• Support proposal development by providing resources, creating content, and reviewing proposals.
• Foster and maintain strong, positive relationships with existing clients to ensure continued satisfaction and engagement.

 

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required from ABET accredited university or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Transmission Line design required
• Experience in consulting engineering is preferred
• PE registration is required
• Prior management experience preferred
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude 
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies
• Possesses a high level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timeliness 
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Displays a high level of initiative and explores new opportunities while understanding the risk to the organization
• Be a strong team player and advocate of “First Team” concept
• Experienced with PLS-CADD and ability to train new users
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access)
• Must have authorization to work permanently 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

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