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Celebrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Ulteig
What took shape as an important initiative has grown into an indispensable, vital component that shapes the way…
Employee Spotlight with John Forman, Senior Engineer
John has seen a wide range of projects, large and small, during his 35 years with the South…
Ulteig and CIPCO Celebrate Over 5 Decades of Innovation
The past five decades have undeniably cemented the partnership between CIPCO (Central Iowa Power Cooperative) and Ulteig. As…
Ulteig Once Again Named to Prairie Business Magazineās Best Places to Work
For the sixth year in a row, Prairie Business Magazine has named Ulteig as one of its 50…
Humanity Rising Partnership: Investing in the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
As part of the Community Partner Program (CPP), Ulteig partnered with Humanity Rising, a non-profit organization whose mission…
Day of Understanding: Disability
Through a collaborative, open forum, Ulteig hosted a Day of Understanding, dedicated to disabilities. As an organization, we…
Ulteig Names Alison Barie as New Chief Financial Officer
Ulteig is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Barie as Chief Financial Officer. āAlison brings extensive financial…
Ulteig Announces Partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA)
Ulteig is excited to announce a new partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA), a nonprofit organization dedicated…
Ulteig Partners with LineVision
Today, the nationās power grid finds itself sitting at a critical juncture. Renewable energy sources wait to connect…
Ulteig Receives Multiple National Cultural Excellence Awards
Ulteig was recently recognized for excelling in various aspects of our workplace culture by Energage, the research company…
Day of Understanding ā Gender
Days of Understanding are employee engagement events developed by the organization CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion which…
Nick Ingolfsland, CITO, Makes the Case for Internal Software Development
When considering technology solutions in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), a crucial choice lies in deciding whether to…
Remaining Authentic in Our Inclusive Practices
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are three words that, together, have become paramount, essential components of organizational success…
Sarah Beckman talks Valuability and Moving Beyond Basic Project Metrics
In a recent T&D World article, Sarah Beckman, Vice President ā Power Market, argues that engineering firms should…
Women in Engineering Day 2023
Created over 1 year ago, Ulteigās Women@Ulteig Employee Resource Group (ERG) has made a large impact on the…
Ulteig Named to Zweig Groupās 2023 Hot Firms List
For the fourth year straight, Ulteig has been named to the Zweig Groupās Hot Firms list, coming in…
Ulteig Named a Top Workplace by Star Tribune for 2023
Ulteig has once again been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, meeting a rigorous…
Ulteig Receives Top Marks from Leading Industry Lists
In recent months, Ulteig has landed in the rankings of multiple leading AEC industry lists for 2023. Ranking…
Ulteig DEI Program Leader Interview

Denver Office Wins Top Workplace Award Once Again
For the fifth year in a row, Ulteigās Denver office has once again been recognized as a Top…
Jim Horn talks The Future of Work
Jim Horn, Ulteig’s Chief Human Resources Officer, was recently the subject of an article for Authority Magazine, part…
RMEL Scholarship Opens Doors for Electrical Energy Students
The RMEL Foundation strives to bring opportunities for career development and awareness of the electrical industry to students…
Ulteig Wins Two ACEC North Dakota Engineering Excellence Awards
Two of Ulteigās 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 Glassdoorās Best Places to Work List
Ulteig is pleased to announce we are among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employeesā Choice Awards, a…
TJ Fakler on Prairie Business’s 2022 Top 40 Under 40
Ā Thomas āTJā Fakler, Technical Manager-Civil, has been named to Prairie Business Magazineās 40 Under 40 list for…
Ulteig Joins ‘CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusionā
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 āAs 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 ā Power Market.
Ulteig announces the promotion of Sarah Beckman, PE, SMIEEE to the position of Vice President ā 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…
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 Groupās 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 Ulteigās Denver office has been recognized as a Top Workplace through an annual survey of employees…
Josh Guck named RMEL Emerging Leader
According to RMEL, Emerging Leaders are āhigh 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 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 AwardĀ 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…
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…
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,…
Celebrating Veterans Day/Rememberance Day
In the US, Nov. 11 is observed as Veterans Day, honoringĀ military veterans who have served in theĀ armed forces….
Embracing DEI to Enhance Ulteigās Putting People First Culture
From day one, Ulteig has built a culture focused on people ā 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 Ulteigās 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 Ulteigās…
Employee Spotlight: Opportunity to Develop Renewables Solutions Brings Devin Radovich to Ulteig
If youāve ever wondered how you can make an impact on our planet, invite Devin Radovich out for…
Ulteig’s 2021 Capabilities Brochure
Our industry, like most, continues to face intensified challenges, from supply chain issues to regulatory uncertainty to increased…
President Doug Jaeger Featured In Leadership Podcast
President & CEO Doug Jaeger is the guest for a new podcast that goes live today. āOne 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 publicationās readership…
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…
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 Board of Directors Receives National Honor
Ulteigās Board of Directors is one of just seven private company boards to be honored for business governance…
Ulteig is #10 on Zweigās 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 Names Ava Drayton as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions
Ulteig is pleased to announce the appointment of Ava DraytonĀ as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions. Drayton is a…
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Ulteig wins National Cultural Excellence Awards
Top Workplaces USA tabulated employeesā responses from all surveys completed last year, using a national pool of over…
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…
Ulteig Energy & Infrastructure Podcast: Trends to Watch in 2021
Trends to Watch in 2021: If you thought 2020 was crazy, wait ātil you see what 2021 has…
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…