Throughout 2025, Ulteig’s experts contributed to conversations that matter—sharing technical insight, applied research and real-world experience across conferences, panels and industry forums nationwide. From navigating rising construction costs and complex permitting environments to advancing grid reliability, renewable integration and transportation funding strategies, these contributions reflect Ulteig’s role as a trusted advisor across the full project lifecycle in Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water.
This Thought Leadership Roundup brings together a curated selection of presentations, panels and technical sessions delivered by Ulteig professionals throughout 2025. This collection highlights the themes, challenges and innovations shaping infrastructure development today—and the expertise helping clients move forward with confidence.
2025 Thought Leadership Highlights
The following presentations and panels represent a cross-section of Ulteig’s contributions throughout the year, spanning transportation systems, energy infrastructure, renewable development and grid modernization.
Select 2025 engagements include:
- Harney Street Corridor Study – ITE Mountain District Annual Meeting
- 20 Years of Tribal Coordination on the Four Bears Bridge – North Dakota Transportation Conference
Mary Boechler, Jeani Borchert
- Mastering State & Federal Funding: From Application to Execution – Colorado Municipal League
Sandy Zimmer, Molly Thiebaut, Jamey Smith
- Steadying the Ship: Practical Insights on Rising Construction Costs – WASHTO Annual Conference
Sandy Zimmer, Mallory Schupp - Technology Meets Safety: Advancing Traffic Solutions in Rural Mountain Communities – Colorado Traffic Safety Summit
Abdullah Kurkcu, Myron Hora - Transmission Megaprojects: Lessons Learned from Planning to Execution – TSDOS
Keith Weatherby, Scott Finnesand, John Fernandes - AC/DC – The Design of the SunZia Overhead Power Lines – ASCE ETS Conference
Greg Parent, Evan Bond - IA Derecho Storm Case Study – ASCE ETS Conference
Andrew Erickson - Load Categories and Design MRIs for Overhead Power Line Structures – ASCE ETS Conference
Greg Parent - Drilled Shaft Foundations: Planning, Design & Construction (MOP 160) – ASCE ETS Conference
Greg Parent - Dynamic Line Ratings (DLRs) & Grid-Enhancing Technologies – Xcelerate
Shannon Dancler, Nergui Rentesen, Andrew Kramer - Wire the Future: Accelerating the Build-Out of Megaprojects – Transmission, Renewables and Load – CLEANPOWER
Mia Adams - Data Centers: Integrating Critical Systems and Renewable Generation – CLEANPOWER
Allan Evora - Advanced Reconductoring: A Time-Saving Solution to Transmission Congestion & Permitting Challenges – CLEANPOWER
Greg Parent
- Overcoming Challenges of Wind Megaprojects as Civil EOR – CLEANPOWER
Corey Charlick, Martin Estes - Setting the Stage: Streamlining Solar Development Engineering for Success – CLEANPOWER
Eric Wenger - Can We Meet the Grid Demand? Let’s Talk Transmission – CLEANPOWER
Josh Potts, Suyi Hou - Energy Market Modeling & Resource Planning Learning Library
Andrew Kramer - Energy Market Modeling & Resource Planning Learning Sessions
Andrew Kramer - SCADA/EMS for Large Demand Sites: Data Centers & Green Hydrogen – RE+
Allan Evora - Innovative Approaches to Cost & Risk Reduction in Megaproject Design – RE+
Josh Potts, Scott Finnesand - Panel: Renewable Development Insights in Times of Change – RE+
Matt Bates, Sara Carroll, Tracker Goree - Ensuring Safe, Predictable and Efficient Startups: PPC & SCADA Debugging Using the Ulteig Digital Twin – RE+
Ray Crowder - Iterative Design: The Power of Collaboration – RE+
Kelsi Bertrams, Brandon Bucholz - Navigating the Complex Landscape of Energy Storage Permitting – North American Clean Energy Magazine
Kevin Weiner, Tom Reisdorf, Kevin Knott - Reconciliation Bill & M&A: Policy Impacts on Renewable Development
David Schmitz - The Future of Engineering: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally, and Embracing Technology – Western Colorado University
Chad Crabtree - Panel: Ready for It? Surplus Interconnection & Distributed Solutions for Resource Adequacy – OMS Resource Adequacy Summit
Mia Adams - SunZia Wind and Transmission Project Brings Sustainable Power to the Southwest US – ASCE Civil Engineering Magazine
Greg Parent, Evan Bond - Wire the Future: Accelerating the Build-Out of Megaprojects – Reuters Energy LIVE
Cynthia Christensen - Ulteig’s Inaugural Wire the Future Forum Event
Doug Jaeger, Chad Crabtree, Greta Robison, Scott Finnesand
This list reflects only a portion of Ulteig’s 2025 thought leadership activity, with additional sessions, panels and technical contributions delivered throughout the year.
Thought Leadership at Ulteig
Thought leadership at Ulteig is rooted in practice. Each presentation reflects active project experience, lessons learned in the field and insights gained from working alongside clients in complex, evolving environments. By sharing these perspectives openly, Ulteig helps advance industry conversations while equipping decision-makers with strategies they can apply immediately.
As infrastructure demands continue to grow and systems become more interconnected, these insights support smarter planning, stronger execution and more resilient outcomes.
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