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Ulteig Wins Two ACEC North Dakota Engineering Excellence Awards
Two of Ulteigâs transportation projects have received Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)…
Jen Turnbow Rejoins Ulteig in new role as Director of Business Operations
Jen Turnbow is returning to Ulteig in a brand-new position: Director of Business Operations. Initially hired at Ulteig…
Ulteig is #14 in US on Glassdoorâs Best Places to Work List
Ulteig is pleased to announce we are among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employeesâ Choice Awards, a…
TJ Fakler on Prairie Business’s 2022 Top 40 Under 40
 Thomas âTJâ Fakler, Technical Manager-Civil, has been named to Prairie Business Magazineâs 40 Under 40 list for…
Ulteig Joins ‘CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusionâ
Doug Jaeger, President & CEO, has signed a pledge to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at Ulteig as…
Ulteig Receives Global Supplier Award from Bechtel
Ulteig was recently honored as one of 42 outstanding partners (out of 5,000 contracts) from around the world…
Leadership Moment: Mandi Spindler, Talent Director
Mandi Spindler, Talent Director âAs Talent Director, I lead the teams that manage the recruiting, talent management and…
Ulteig Top 50 Places to Work for 5th Year in a Row in 2022
Prairie Business Magazine has recognized Ulteig as one of its 50 Best Places to Work for the fifth…
Ulteig Appoints Abhi Shah to its Board of Directors
Ulteig announces the appointment of Abhi Shah to its Board of Directors. Mr. Shah is an accomplished CEO,…
Ulteig announces the promotion of Sarah Beckman, PE, SMIEEE to the position of Vice President â Power Market.
Ulteig announces the promotion of Sarah Beckman, PE, SMIEEE to the position of Vice President â Power Market….
Ulteig Defines Valuability: A New Term for Creating and Measuring Value Across Lifeline Sectors
In an age of accelerated change, Valuability is a powerful mindset designed to drive intentional, measurable impact in…
Board Chair Receives Outstanding Director Award 2022
Updated September 23, 2022 Twin Cities Business Magazine has announced that Ulteig Board Chair Kim Mageau will receive…
Retaining Employees During the Great Resignation
Jim Horn, Chief Human Resources Officer, discusses the importance of Ulteig’s Culture, in the latest issue of Prairie…
Employee Spotlight: Randi Sue Surratt Changes Lives, Strengthens Communities Implementing Renewable Energy Infrastructure in Texas
When Randi Sue Surratt is in charge, everybody wins. This expert facilitator and problem solver changes lives every…
Women in Engineering Day 2022
Today and every day we celebrate the women engineers that create value for our communities and for our…
Ulteig Named in Top Workplaces by StarTribune 2022
Ulteig has once again been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, meeting a rigorous…
Ulteig Named on Zweig Hot Firm List for 2022
Ulteig has once again been named to Zweig Groupâs Hot Firm List, which honors the 100 fastest growing…
Ulteig in Top 10 2022 Firms by EC&M
We are excited to once again be listed in the Top 10 Firms of 2022 as named by…
2022 Denver Top Workplace
Once again Ulteigâs Denver office has been recognized as a Top Workplace through an annual survey of employees…
Ulteig Names Susan Aspelund as CFO
We are happy to announce the appointment of Susan Aspelund as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Aspelund is a…
Josh Guck named RMEL Emerging Leader
According to RMEL, Emerging Leaders are âhigh potential candidates who demonstrate the attributes that align with future leadership…
Andi Schmid and Aaron Lauinger are ‘AEC Industry Rising Stars’
Two outstanding Ulteig team members have just been honored by the Zweig Group as Industry Rising Stars for…
Ulteig Ranks in Top 500 ENR Design Firm List
The 2022 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms list has been published, ranking the 500 largest publicly…
Ulteig’s Horizon 2021
Agility, without a doubt, is a fundamental characteristic of any organization that has managed to adapt and thrive…
Ulteig Announces New Power Market Director
Ulteig announces the appointment of Mark Scheid, PE to the position of Power Market Director. Scheid has been…
Andi Schmid wins Top Honor
At the recent ceremony for Colorado Women’s Day, Andi Schmid was presented with the Shattered Glass Award for achievements…
Prairie Business Magazine Honors Ashley Campion
Congratulations are due to Ashley Campion, Marketing Manager, Lifeline Sector Marketing-Client Solutions, who has been named to Prairie…
Ulteig Names Nick Ingolfsland as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer
Ulteig announces the appointment of Nick Ingolfsland to the newly created position of Chief Innovation and Technology Officer…
Ulteig Named as a ‘Best Place for Working Parents’
Ulteig was recently recognized as an employer with family-friendly policies, an honor given through a national network of…
Wylie Wenschlag named in 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Wylie Wenschlag, Associate Diector- Substation, who was just named in Prarie Business Magazine’s 2021 40 Under…
Senior Right-of-Way Specialist Lisa Brekkestran Brings Expertise, Compassion, and Trust to Her Role on Major Red River Valley Flood Mitigation Project
Fargo, North Dakota — For more than 100 years, the Red River Valley of northern Minnesota and North…
Fueling a Culture of Passionate Problem Solvers with Purpose
A passion for solving client problems runs deep within Ulteig. Throughout our organization, our employee-owners work closely together,…
Celebrating Veterans Day/Rememberance Day
In the US, Nov. 11 is observed as Veterans Day, honoring military veterans who have served in the armed forces….
Ulteig Energy & Infrastructure Podcast: Embracing a Changing Workplace Forever Altered by a Pandemic
The New Office of the Future Do you remember what your workplace looked like, felt like, smelled like,…
Embracing DEI to Enhance Ulteigâs Putting People First Culture
From day one, Ulteig has built a culture focused on people â our employees, our clients and the…
Ulteig Reaches Impressive Safety Milestone
In conjunction with Employee Ownership Month, I am proud to announce an extraordinary safety-related milestone. As of Oct….
Defining what fuels Ulteigâs success begins with authentic leadership and a desire to continuously find better ways to solve client problems.
Integrity, Trust, Innovation, a Futuristic Mindset, and a Relentless Passion for Helping Clients Succeed Defining what fuels Ulteigâs…
Ulteig’s 2021 Capabilities Brochure
Our industry, like most, continues to face intensified challenges, from supply chain issues to regulatory uncertainty to increased…
Employee Spotlight: Opportunity to Develop Renewables Solutions Brings Devin Radovich to Ulteig
If youâve ever wondered how you can make an impact on our planet, invite Devin Radovich out for…
President Doug Jaeger Featured In Leadership Podcast
President & CEO Doug Jaeger is the guest for a new podcast that goes live today. âOne Take…
Ulteig Energy & Infrastructure Podcast: Gen Z – Ready to Fix the World by Designing Better Infrastructure
Ready or not, here comes Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, the first wave of Gen Zers…
Ulteig Named to Prairie Business’ 50 BEST PLACES TO WORK Fourth Year In A Row
Prairie Business Magazine has recognized Ulteig as one of its 50 Best Places to Work. This publicationâs readership…
Susan Aspelund Joins Ulteig as it’s Interim Chief Financial Officer
Ulteig has welcomed Susan Aspelund as its interim Chief Financial Officer. Susan comes to Ulteig as a highly…
Ulteig’s 2017 Year-in-Review
Look back at the accomplishments from 2017. 2017 YEAR-IN-REVIEWÂ
Ulteig’s 2018 Year-in-Review
Making the Connections That Matter Most The dedicated employee-owners of Ulteig understand the fundamental value of making connections:…
ACEC ND Engineering Excellence Award
Ulteig is proud to have won an Engineering Excellence Award in the Small Projects category from the North…
ACEC ND Engineering Excellence Award
Ulteig is proud to have won an Engineering Excellence Award in the Energy category from the North Dakota…
ACEC/MN Engineering Excellence Honor Award for Ulteig
Ulteig received a 2019 ACEC/MN Engineering Excellence Honor Award for the Waterville (MN) Substation. The program annually recognizes…
Andrew Melvin Joins Ulteig – Solar Performance Engineering
We are excited to announce that Andrew Melvin is joining Ulteigâs Technical Services â Transmission, Distribution and Communication…
Congratulations to Ulteig client CHS, Inc.
Congratulations to Ulteig client CHS, Inc., a leading global agribusiness diversified in energy, grains and foods, on its…
Davies Named Communications Director
Craig Davies joined Ulteig in October as Communications Director, leading the company’s internal, external and executive communications functions….
Denver Office Again a Top Workplace in 2020
Once again Ulteigâs Denver office has been recognized as a Top Workplace through an annual survey of employees…
Denver Office Named Top Workplace in 2019
Ulteig’s Denver office has been recognized as a Top 150 Workplace through an annual survey conducted by the Denver…
Developing Innovative Project Solutions to Meet Todayâs Social Distancing Requirements
Meeting the commissioning and testing requirements of a projectâs supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system can be…
Doug Jaeger Discusses Industry Trends in Prairie Business Magazine
Ulteig President and CEO Doug Jaeger was one of four industry experts interviewed for an article in the…
Doug Jaeger joins the Board of Directors for the Great Plains Institute
Ulteig President and CEO Doug Jaeger joins the Board of Directors for the Great Plains Institute (GPI), a…
Doug Jaeger Selected as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
EY, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, announced that Ulteig President & CEO Doug…
Eight join Ulteig in July
Paul SobczakSobczak joined the T&D & C team as an engineer in Denver, with experience in management of…
Giving Kids What They Need to Succeed
In times of crisis, making a positive impact on life in our communities is more important than ever….
Hanley, Schoenherr and Wenschlag promoted to technical managers
Jennifer Hanley, Adam Schoenherr and Wylie Wenschlag have all been promoted to technical managers; Hanley and Schoenherr in…
Happy Holidays!
Jaeger named Ulteig CEO
After a nationwide search, Doug Jaeger was named Ulteigâs new chief executive officer May 11. With his strong…
Jen Turnbow appointed to N.D. Commission on Status of Women
Jen Turnbow, associate director of transportation, was recently appointed by Governor Doug Burgum to the North Dakota Commission…
Jim Horn Joins Ulteig as Chief Human Resources Officer
Ulteig announces the appointment of Jim Horn as Chief Human Resources Officer,with responsibility for the companyâs Human Resources…
Kisch named technical director of Land Services
Kurt Kisch is Ulteigâs new technical director of land services, with nearly 30 years of experience in the…
Life at Ulteig
Since 1944, weâve built a culture focused on people â both our clients and our employees. We realize…
Nine Join Ulteig in September
Stephen AzzamStephen joins the TD&C team as an Engineer. He will be based out of the Denver office…
Our Preparedness and Response to COVID-19
Given the growing concern about the spread of COVID-19 and its global impact, Iâd like to share some…
Prairie Business Features Doug Jaeger on NLS Acquisition, Company Growth
Ulteig is in the news with a feature story in the June issue of Prairie Business magazine. The…
Prairie Business Magazine Honors Jordan Guck
Congratulations to Jordan Guck, Technical Manager-Substation, for being selected to Prairie Business Magazineâs 40 Under 40 list for 2020. The…
Seven join Ulteig in August
Kurt KischKisch is the Land teamâs new technical director, based in St. Paul, Minn. Kisch has experience in…
Statement on the Death of George Floyd
By now you are aware of the news of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at…
Support Energy Efficiency and Cleaner Transportation with Savings on the Purchase of a New Nissan Leaf
Ulteig is proud to serve its clients in the Power and Renewables Lifeline SectorsÂź. We are also supportive…
Thirteen join Ulteig in June
Kevin DoeDoe joined the Substation team in St. Paul, Minn., as an engineer. With experience as a systems…
Ulteig’s 2015 Year-in-Review
2015 was clearly a year of growth and change for Ulteig, and our accomplishments are a testament to…
Ulteig’s 2016 Year-in-Review
Record-setting financial performance (revenue and operating income), geographic expansion, incremental service offerings and an ongoing commitment to the communities…
Ulteig Acquires NLS Engineering, Expanding into Canada
Ulteig, a leading provider of comprehensive engineering/design, program management, technical services and field services, has acquired NLS Engineering,…
Ulteig Acquires Pacific Power Engineers, Inc
Ulteig has acquired Pacific Power Engineers, Inc. (PPE), a power systems engineering firm in Sacramento, CA, that offers…
Ulteig Again Named to Prairie Business 50 Best Places to Work
For the third year in a row â Prairie Business Magazine has recognized Ulteig as one of its…
Ulteig Appoints Colette LaForce to its Board of Directors
Ulteig, a leading provider of engineering/design, program management, technical services and field services, announces the appointment of Colette…
Ulteig attends MnDOT Right-of-Way Conference
By Pam Recksiedler-Barnard The Minnesota Department of Transportationâs 23rd annual Right-of-Way Conference provided the perfect fall getaway to…
Ulteig Board of Directors Receives National Honor
Ulteigâs Board of Directors is one of just seven private company boards to be honored for business governance…
Ulteig Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Ulteig, a leading provider of design engineering, program management and technical and field services, is proud to announce…
Ulteig Earns Spot on Prairie Business Magazine’s ’50 Best Places to Work’ List
Prairie Business Magazine, a publication with a readership area that includes North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota,…
Ulteig is #10 on Zweigâs Top 100 Hot Firm List
Ulteig came in at #10, marking a huge move up the rankings for this prestigious honor. To be…
Ulteig is a Minnesota Top 175 Workplace
Ulteig has once again been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, meeting a rigorous…
Ulteig is a Minnesota Top Workplace for the 6th Straight Year
The Top Workplace list is generated from a survey conducted by an independent research firm, based on feedback…
Ulteig is a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 4th Consecutive Year
Once again Ulteig has been recognized as a National Standard Setter Top Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune…
Ulteig is a Zweig Hot Firm for 2020!
To be considered for this award, firms are ranked by a score comprised of both dollar and percentage…
Ulteig Leverages Bench Strength to Fill Key Leadership Roles
We are pleased to announce new appointments within our senior leadership team.These actions are intended to further solidify…
Ulteig Mergers & Acquisitions
DOWNLOAD M&A BROCHURE For over 75 years, Ulteig has provided an uncompromising commitment to our clientsâ success. Today,…
Ulteig Names Ava Drayton as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions
Ulteig is pleased to announce the appointment of Ava Drayton as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions. Drayton is a…
Ulteig Names Mike Farrell As New Senior Vice President, Civil and Field Services
Ulteig announces the appointment of Mike Farrell as Senior Vice President of Civil and Field Services. Mr. Farrell is an…
Ulteig Opens Austin Office
Ulteig continues to grow and is pleased to announce the opening of our newest office in Austin, Texas…
Ulteig Overview Video
Ulteig Receives 2019 ACEC National Recognition Award
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) has presented Ulteig with a National Recognition Award, part of the…
Ulteig Receives Preferred Supplier Classification from Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Ulteig is proud to receive “Preferred Supplier” classification as the result an annual performance evaluation of key suppliers…
Ulteig Receives Preferred Supplier Classification from Basin Electric Power Cooperative for 2nd Year in a Row
Ulteig is proud to receive “Preferred Supplier” classification as the result of an annual performance evaluation of key…
Ulteig Sponsors Year of the Engineer
Having a positive impact on the quality of life in the communities where we operate is an important…
Ulteig Team Members Represent President & CEO Doug Jaeger at Entrepreneur of the Year Gala
A gala event was recently held at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, MN to honor Ulteig President &…
Ulteig Wins APWA Award
On Wednesday, October 7, Ulteig accepted the Project of the Year award at the 87th Annual North Dakota…
Ulteig wins National Cultural Excellence Awards
Top Workplaces USA tabulated employeesâ responses from all surveys completed last year, using a national pool of over…
Ulteig’s 2019 Capabilities Brochure
They are simple acts that we take for granted every day â turning on a light, pouring a…
Ulteig’s 2019 Year-in-Review
This Year in Review publication highlights Ulteigâs outstanding results in 2019, driven by our clientsâ goals and the…
Ulteig’s 2020 Year-in-Review
This Year in Review publication highlights Ulteigâs outstanding results in 2020, driven by our clientsâ goals and the…
Ulteig’s Denver Office Awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces Award
We are honored to announce that Ulteigâs Denver office was recently awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces recognition by The Denver…
Ulteig’s Doug Jaeger Featured in Zweig’s Newsletter
Whatâs required of industry leaders these days? President & CEO Doug Jaeger was interviewed on this topic by…
Ulteig’s 2017 Capabilities Brochure
As you will discover, Ulteig’s 350+ employee-owners are a passionate group of talented professionals who know how to…
Ulteigâs 2016 Capabilities Brochure
Our core values say it all â we dedicate ourselves to our clientsâ success, we pursue excellence in…
Ulteig’s Dave Bowen Receives RMEL’s 2021 Emerging Leader Award
Congratulations go to Dave Bowen, Technology Innovation Manager, who has just been named a RMEL Emerging Leader for…
Update on Ulteigâs Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we all continue to contend with the global COVID-19 pandemic, Ulteig has been actively managing our response…
Keeping Safety a Top Priority
WORKPLACE SAFETY & PROTECTING EMPLOYEE LIVES While safety standards are on everyone’s minds today due in part to…
Ulteig Energy & Infrastructure Podcast: Trends to Watch in 2021
Trends to Watch in 2021: If you thought 2020 was crazy, wait âtil you see what 2021 has…
Overcoming Vendor Delays on Substation Breakers
A few weeks before coronavirus began disrupting daily life in the United States, it was wreaking havoc on…
Ulteig Energy & Infrastructure Podcast: Lessons Learned from 2009
Introducing Ulteig’s own podcast! Developing and maintaining effective partnerships has been at the cornerstone of Ulteigâs identity for…
Ulteig Energy & Infrastructure Podcast: A New Sheriff is in Town
What to Expect under a New Presidential Administration for Energy and Infrastructure On Earth Day 2021, during a…