Careers
Why Ulteig
Since 1944, we’ve built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees. 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 employee-owned means we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.
Students
Are you a student looking for career experience? Every year we hire talented interns, co-op students and graduating students from many colleges and universities. We offer a great opportunity to add to your professional resume with experience from a well-respected engineering consulting firm.
Stories From Within
Build Your Career the Way You Want It
Through a variety of development pathways, processes and tools, our integrated approach to learning and development helps our people reach their full career potential and drive high performance business results.
A Two-Way Commitment to Development
We believe that successful career development depends as much on your passion, energy and drive to learn and grow as it does on the development opportunities we provide.
Diverse Development Opportunities
Whether it’s on-the-job learning, formal training, team projects, professional associations, regular performance feedback, coaching and mentoring, or stretch assignments, your development with Ulteig is covered!
We Invest in Your Development
Tuition Reimbursement
After 90 days of employment, you may qualify for reimbursement to assist with payment for tuition and fee expenses for classes taken through an accredited university.
Professional Licensure
Ulteig places a high priority on professional licensure. Becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) provides a significant value to our clients. Tests and Annual Renewals are covered by us once approved.
Professional Memberships
Ulteig encourages its employees to participate as active members in professional and technical associations. We’ll even help you cover the costs once the membership is approved.
Our Success is Your Success
Ulteig is an employee-owned company and we rely on our own employees to determine the success of ourselves and our clients.
You be You
Each person who joins the Ulteig team brings their own unique characteristics, experiences, style, age, race, gender, religion and sexual identity. At Ulteig, we seek and value diverse perspectives and create an environment where you can work and thrive as your authentic self.
Through our inclusive culture, we are empowering our employees, and strengthening the relationships with our clients and community partners by:
- Speaking up for ourselves and each other
- Freely sharing our ideas
- Honoring the differences among us
- Advocating to create and sustain a diverse and equitable future
Employee Owners Make a Difference
Employees at Ulteig take great pride in being part of an employee-owned company. That’s because they know that their contributions to the success of the company benefit not only their clients, but their co-workers and themselves as well. They look at their work and the decisions they make on a day-to-day basis a little bit differently. They connect their work to the value they are creating for each other. When the stock price is announced in the summer of each year, employees are really excited, because they know that they are collectively sharing in the success that they have created.
And, employee owners at Ulteig have a strong voice. They are constantly sharing their opinions through surveys, listening sessions, regular town hall meetings, and other mechanisms. Speaking and being heard are part of our culture, and we are a stronger company because of it!
Benefits & Perks
Employee benefits are a significant part of the total rewards package for Ulteig’s employee owners. We recognize needs of individual employees by offering this great variety of options:
- Health
- Retirement
- Your own big slice of the Ulteig Pie
Company-Paid Benefit Choices
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Basic Life Insurance
- Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Time Off Benefits
- Optional Life Insurance
- Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Additional Benefits
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRRSP) with Company Match Opportunity
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Reimbursement
- Paid Community Service Hours
- LinkedIn Learning
- Flexible Work Schedules
Company-Paid Benefit Choices
- Basic Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Norton LifeLock Benefit Essential Plan
- Paid Time Off Benefits
- Two Medical Plan Options
- Health Savings Account
Company-Paid Benefit Choices (cont’d)
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance with Nationwide
Additional Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match Opportunity
- Employee Stock Ownership Option (ESOP)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Reimbursement
- Paid Community Service Hours
- LinkedIn Learning
- Flexible/Hybrid Work
The Application Process
Great people make great companies. Apply now to start the process to become an Employee Owner at Ulteig!
Application Submittal
You can apply online from your computer or mobile device and it usually takes less than 10 minutes. Once you’ve submitted an application you can login at any time to check its status.
Application Review
We review your application. It could take a couple of days to a couple of weeks.
Phone Screen
If selected based on your resume we will reach out to schedule a phone interview.
Formal Interview
You will meet with the Ulteig Team Members for 1-2 rounds of interviews, usually in person.
Job Offer
We make an offer to the top candidate.
Final Screening
A background check and drug screen are conducted. This usually takes 5-7 business days.
Welcome to Ulteig
We’ll call you once you’ve passed the background check and confirm your start date!
Company Awards & Recognition
- Denver Post
Top Workplaces 2022
- Star Tribune
Top Workplaces 2022
- Prairie Business Magazine
50 Best Places To Work 2022
- Zweig Group
Honors the 100 fastest growing firms in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in the US
- Engineering New Record
Moved up 15 spots in ranking to #124 in annual top 500 design firms
- National Safety Council
Million Work Hours Award
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering Excellence Award
- Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) Magazine
Top 10 Firms of 2022
- Best Place for Working Parents
Best Place for Working Parents Designation
“Work-life balance is really important to me. You know, it’s also really important to Ulteig.”
Bethlyn C.Lead Engineer - Substation
“I had worked for almost 17 years as structural engineering, primarily designing substation structures. I was looking for something different to do, yet would still allow me put those years of knowledge to good use. I found a perfect fit in the Proposal Development Team. Proposals sit in a unique niche that bridges the technical and sales & marketing functions of Ulteig.”
Erik H.Lead Proposal Development Engineer
“I get to work with one of my best friends from college. She recruited me to help start our Transportation group in our Denver office. This opportunity has been amazing and in the past couple years I have grown and learned so much as an engineer and project manager because of the amazing talent we have at Ulteig!”
Angy C.Senior Project Manager
“After my first week working at Ulteig, I knew it was going to be a great fit.”
Josh P.Technical Manager - Transmission and Distribution
“At Ulteig, I really enjoy working with a team and colleagues who share the same pride in their work and a passion for the industry.”
Manisha G.Engineering Supervisor - Energy Sol.
“I’m able to do projects to help the community and keep the lights on.”
Ahmed G.Technical Manager - Substation
“There is not a day that I don’t look forward to coming to work.”
Cassie P.Director of Automation, Integration and System Protection
“My wife and I chose to move to Boise, ID for the mountains, the weather and the lifestyle in general. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to keep my job with Ulteig, but I ended up getting the approval. I appreciate the risk Ulteig took to allow me to move somewhere because I simply wanted to.”
Ryan W.Engineering Supervisor - Substation
“At Ulteig, the team-oriented environment fosters collaboration and learning opportunities. With so many sharp minds on our team, we leverage this partnership to tackle tasks and produce the best end results.”
Dane S.Lead Engineer - Substation
“I like working for Ulteig due to the variety of work I can do here. It is an employee-owned company, has a relaxed atmosphere, flexible schedules and remote work flexibility…I also get to work on multiple projects without being pigeonholed.”
Dan H.Distribution Design Manager- Field Services - Land
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
