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Disaster Recovery Planning: Safeguarding Our Water Lifeline
Disaster recovery in the water sector is a critical component of community resilience. It ensures the continuity of…
RTOs and Potential Implications for the Future of Energy
The landscape of energy generation, distribution and consumption is undergoing a significant transformation, catalyzed by the emergence of…
Is Your Project Ready for MISO’s Interconnection Queue?
Gain insight into the complexities of MISO’s interconnection application process to expedite your energy venture. The Midcontinent Independent…
Ulteig Supports Girls in STEM through Nationwide Initiative
Ulteig recently participated in the nationwide Introduce a Girl to Engineering initiative, also known as “Girl Day,” with…
How Climate Change Can Affect Bridges and Bridge Inspections
Bridges stand as critical connectors in our transportation networks, and they are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of…
Employee Spotlight: Chase Anderson, Project Manager
At Ulteig, we pride ourselves on our talented team, and Project Manager, Chase Anderson is a standout example…
Where Utilities are Making Grid Modernization Reliable and Resilient
As energy demands evolve and climate challenges loom large, power utilities are under increased pressure to modernize the…
Pioneering with PinPoint™ and the Future of Project Management
In the dynamic realm of infrastructure engineering project management, success hinges on precision, coordination and access to reliable…
How Ulteig Can Help You Comply with the July 1st Deadline with CAISO’s New Security Protocols
What are the new security protocols and when do they take effect? Due to updated policies in California…
Ulteig Launches PathFinder™, Demonstrates Commitment to Innovative Technology Solutions
Ulteig has announced the creation of PathFinder™, a software-based tool designed to help utilities make data-driven decisions about…
PathFinder™: Revolutionizing the Future of Grid Management
As power grid infrastructure management grows increasingly complex, the need for efficient, data-driven decision-making tools is paramount. Enter…
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): A New Dawn for Renewable Energy Self-Development in Utilities
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has introduced new dynamics to the utilities sector, particularly within Power and Renewables….
Safe Streets for All: Ulteig’s Approach to Enhancing Roadway Safety
Imagine a world where every journey you undertake, whether on foot, bicycle, or behind the wheel, is safe….
Fostering the Future of Engineering: Ulteig’s Involvement with the RMEL Foundation
Ulteig has a longstanding relationship with RMEL and supports its commitment to providing education, networking and career opportunities…
Energy Solutions for Extreme Weather Conditions
Climate change is accelerating, bringing with it a marked increase and intensity in both the frequency and severity…
The Path to Renewables Success: The Value of Owner’s Engineering
As the renewable energy market continues to grow and expand at an exponential pace, delivering projects on time…
Maintaining the Health and Longevity of Bridges
In the United States, a complex network of more than 617,000 bridges crisscrosses the country, serving as vital…
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…
Grady Wolf joins Ulteig as an Associate Director – Environmental
Grady’s roots are in Bismarck, where he pursued his education at NDSU, earning a degree in Natural Resource…
New vs. Modernized Infrastructure: Which is the Path Forward?
From the span of interconnections that create America’s power grid to the bridges and highways that make up…
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…
Navigating Federal Policy for Clean Energy Development
The federal government has prioritized not just advancing a clean energy economy but doing so with an American…
Ulteig and CIPCO Celebrate Over 5 Decades of Innovation
Ulteig and CIPCO’s relationship highlighted in Iowa Electric Cooperative Living Magazine here on page 4. The past five…
Ulteig Once Again Named to Prairie Business Magazine’s Best Places to Work
For the sixth year in a row, Prairie Business Magazine has named Ulteig as one of its 50…
Supporting the Future of Electric Vehicles
On roadways across America, the future looks positively electric. The transportation landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven…
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…
Where Utilities Are Making Progress in the Future of Grid Modernization
The world is at a turning point in energy provisions and electrical delivery. In 2023, we can no…
Solving for the Future: Smart Work Zones
What defines a “Smart Work Zone,” and how can it transform the safety and efficiency of traffic work…
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 nation’s power grid finds itself sitting at a critical juncture. Renewable energy sources wait to connect…
Staying In the Now: Emerging Energy Trends & Technologies
Keeping up with the ever-changing energy landscape and the various supporting technologies driving it is critical for a…
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…
Market Analysis & Homegrown Innovation
Grid modernization, electrification, and renewable penetration are rapidly becoming areas of focus for developers, power producers and utilities…
Day of Understanding – Gender
Days of Understanding are employee engagement events developed by the organization CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion which…
Welcome Myron Hora
Myron Hora, Senior Transportation Planner, joined Ulteig’s office in Denver in May 2023. What’s your background? I was…
Revisiting Solar’s History to Predict Its Future
As one of the most abundant and reliable sources of energy, the sun is the gateway to the…
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…
Connect to Your Data With SiteSense
We are proud to roll out SiteSense™, our SCADA-based software, hardware and implementation solution for plant control and…
Remaining Authentic in Our Inclusive Practices
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are three words that, together, have become paramount, essential components of organizational success…
Why Nuclear Energy is Experiencing Renewed Momentum
“Almost all reports on future energy supply from major organizations suggest an increasing role for nuclear power as…
Ulteig GIS Technology Featured in RMEL Magazine
Ulteig recognizes that as grid modernization and new initiatives take hold in the federal legislature and state governments,…
Discussing Decentralized Grid Technologies with Sarah Beckman
Sarah Beckman, Ulteig’s Vice President of Power, highlights the importance of grid resilience, sustainability and more in her…
Leadership Moment: Mckenzie Dickerman – Project Manager
Mckenzie Dickerman, Project Manager “I have been a Project Manager at Ulteig for almost four years. At Ulteig…
Leadership Moment: Jesse Erickson, PE – Market Director – Key Client
Jesse Erickson, Market Director – Key Client “I am an outgoing and energetic engineer who built my career…
WTS Colorado Honors Angy Casamento & CDOT I-70 Bridge Replacement
Ulteig is the recipient of two WTS (Women in Transportation) Colorado awards for 2022. All honorees were recognized…
Ulteig Wins Two ACEC North Dakota Engineering Excellence Awards
Two of Ulteig’s transportation projects have received Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)…
The Keys to Clean Energy Resilience
With recent legislation leading the way to incentivize clean energy initiatives, developers and power producers are preparing to…
Eric Milliken, PE, PTOE, Presents Award-Winning Study
Eric Milliken, PE, PTOE will be presenting his award-winning study on using drones to determine local sight triangle…
Jason Adams, PE – Designing a Safer Transportation System for Texas
Jason Adams, PE excels in achieving larger goals by focusing on the details. With nearly 20 years of…
Aldo Lopez, PE – Engineering a Positive Community Impact in Texas
Aldo Lopez is a beacon of passion, expertise and joy at Ulteig. Ulteig’s new Texas Market Leader joins…
Kelly Bjerke Retires
Kelly Bjerke, Technical Manager-Transmission & Distribution, started with Ulteig in the summer of 2000, and Jan. 6, 2023, will be…
Leadership Moment: Mike Huffington, Market Development Manager – Transportation and Environmental
Mike Huffington, Market Development Manager “The majority of my career has been focused on environmental consulting and progressing…
Employee Spotlight with David Schmitz, PE, Manager of Project Management
From Civil Transportation to Renewables Project Delivery: David Schmitz Speaks to Diversity in Experience for Project Success Having…
Connecting Projects with People: Eric Barradale, PE on Growing a Power and Renewables Presence in the Southeast
How are client needs evolving in the current power market? What does the future of reliable and clean…
How FERC Order 881 Will Impact Utilities
Updated December 11, 2023 As utilities and power providers navigate evolving legislation to transition to increasingly cleaner and…
Panel Takeaways: The Keys to Clean Energy Resilience
Today, clean energy is one of the most prominent topics that graces the news, legislation and roundtable conversation….
Leadership Moment: Josh Potts, PE, Technical Manager – Transmission & Distribution
Josh Potts, PE, Technical Manager “I’m a Technical Manager in Ulteig’s Transmission and Distribution department, and I’m a…
How Ulteig is Turning Our Understanding of Funding Into Success for Our Clients
During any given highway construction project, multiple factors play into funding and eventual success. With a proper budget,…
Leadership Moment: Kurt M. Kisch, Senior Manager – Survey
Kurt M. Kisch, Senior Manager – Survey “I have been working in the land surveying industry since 1985…
Employee Spotlight with Jeremy Veldhoen – Lead Systems Integrator
Learn about Jeremy Veldhoen’s expertise and passion for SCADA programming in our most recent Employee Spotlight. Tell us…
Employee Spotlight with Mike Metcalf, PE – Technical Manager
Learn about Mike Metcalf, PE’s expertise and passion for structural and bridge engineering in our most recent Employee…
Leadership Moment: Ahmed Garad, PE, Technical Manager – Substation
Ahmed Garad, PE, Technical Manager – Substation Ahmed graduated with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the…
Ulteig Secures Multiple Awards from ACEC Colorado
Ulteig was recently honored with multiple awards by the ACEC Colorado Engineering Excellence Awards program. Participants were judged…
FERC Interconnection Proposal Summary: Docket No. RM22-14-000
Updated 4/26/2023 Interconnection reform is a common and critical point of discussion among developers, utilities, independent power producers…
Going Beyond What’s Expected: Mikayla Boche on Environmental Compliance and How We Can Do More
Mikayla Boche, who recently joined Ulteig as Environmental Technical Manager, draws on her deep love and knowledge of…
Why Long-Lasting, Trusted Relationships Will Bring Success to CDOT on I-70
Clear Creek County, Colorado – If there is one golden rule that Ulteig brings to every project, it…
Leadership Moment: Mandi Spindler, Talent Director
Mandi Spindler, Talent Director “As Talent Director, I lead the teams that manage the recruiting, talent management and…
Faces of Renewables – Celebrating American Clean Power Week
American Clean Power Week, celebrated August 15th-19th, is here! A full week dedicated to showcasing the many ways…
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…
Ulteig Fights Tight Timeline to Secure Environmental Permits and Improve Passing Lanes along U.S. 52
Carrington, North Dakota – Running through the heart of North Dakota, from the prairie pothole region in southeastern…
Employee Spotlight with Cassie Borden, Graduate Engineer – Civil
What is your primary area of expertise? “I work primarily in water resources engineering. Right now, the majority…
One Common Language: How Ulteig’s Advanced GIS Capabilities Are Revolutionizing Management of Lifeline Sector Projects
Intertwining geospatial data, program and project management support, technology integration and team communication into one simple, user-friendly interface,…
Tenacity Rules the Day for This Seasoned Woman in Renewables: Cynthia Christensen
You know what they say – to truly understand someone you must walk a mile in their shoes….
Making Room for a Growing Wind Industry: Ulteig Oversees Construction Management of Colorado’s Highway I-76/CO 52 Intersection
Denver, Colorado – From Big Springs, Nebraska to metro Denver, Interstate 76 (I-76) is a critical, 193-mile transportation…
Vanessa Victor featured in Roads & Bridges Magazine
Small Bridges Matter to America When Americans picture bridges, we can’t help but think about big, bold engineering…
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…
Water Project Replaces Aging Water Infrastructure for Small Minnesota Town Known for Walleye and Musky Fishing
Walker, Minnesota – For the small town of Walker, Minnesota, located on Leech Lake, water quality is serious…
NERC Doesn’t Have to Mean Overworked
Updated 6/14/2023 Utility companies undertake the essential task of powering the households of all their customers. The reliability…
Ulteig to Lead Renovations for Colorado’s Iconic Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel
Dillon, Colorado – Cutting elegantly through the Rocky Mountains, the world-famous Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel is considered a gateway to…
What’s Next in Solar, Part 2
This is the second in a series of blog posts about how Ulteig is serving the solar power industry. In…
Grid Modernization Experts at Ulteig Say Strategic Undergrounding is Next in the Evolution of Electrical Reliability and Safety
In the face of wildfires, superstorms, and aging infrastructure, strategic undergrounding is being utilized to improve electrical reliability…
Staying Safe this Wildfire Season
While National Wildfire Awareness Month (May 2022) is dedicated to building awareness about wildfires among the broader American…
Replacing a Water Treatment Facility
Gary, Minnesota — Sitting cozily between Detroit Lakes and Crookston, the northwestern Minnesota town of Gary exhibits the kind…
Repairing a Deteriorating Bridge Pier on an Aging Bridge in North Dakota
Ulteig and NDDOT collaborate on a new, less cumbersome method to repair bridge piers to extend the life…
Ulteig Helps Small Town in Iowa Struck by Devastating Floods Build Back its Water Supply
Hamburg, Iowa — Where the East and West Nishnabotna Rivers meet and connect to the Missouri River lies…
What’s Next in Solar Part 1
This is the first in a series of blogposts about how Ulteig is serving the solar power industry….
Ulteig Noise Modeling Experts Help Clients Create Better Dialogue with Local Communities, Optimizing Project Performance
Noise analysis and modeling for highways, wind farms and substations informs clients about environmental impact of a project….
Americans are Ready to Buy EVs, But are America’s Utilities Ready to Power Them?
Updated September 9, 2022 By Aaron Lauinger Right now, from Key West, Florida, to Utqiaġvik, Alaska and everywhere…
Powering up a Substation Design Career
Cassie Polman, previously Associate Director for Substation, was promoted to the Director of Automation, Integration and System Protection…
In the Cowboy Capital of the World, the Buckthorn Wind Facility Heralds a New Age of Renewable Energy
Stephenville, Texas – About 90 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Texas, it’s clear that you’re in another world….
Ulteig Exceeds Expectations in Renovating Historic Lewis & Clark Expedition Route in North Dakota
Williston, North Dakota — ND 1804 is a historic highway that shoots through the state’s western rolling hills…
Ensuring Safe, Reliable Electricity for Generations to Come: Ulteig Helps Redding Electric Utility Build a 10-Year Grid Modernization Plan
Redding, California — Imagine if you had the opportunity to ensure that the next generation, and the generation…
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…
Leveraging the Power of GIS to Increase the Effectiveness of Infrastructure Design, Planning and Construction
Celebrating GIS Technology and its Impact on International GIS Day, November 17, 2021 The average person may look…
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,…
Bringing it All Together: Wind, Solar and Battery Storage in Northwest Ohio to Power General Motors
Haviland, Ohio – Paulding County, in northwest Ohio, has some of the flattest land in the state. Its…
Teddy Rosamond Substation Offers a Template for Future, State-of-the-Art Solar-Powered Substations
Ulteig provides CAISO services to an existing substation to meet growing need for renewable energy with addition of…
Harnessing the Power of Wind-Rich New Mexico
Ulteig Engineers Design Massive Collection and Gen-Tie Transmission System to Capture and Transmit Power from New Mexico wind…
Defining what fuels Ulteig’s 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 Ulteig’s…
Ulteig’s 2021 Capabilities Brochure
Our industry, like most, continues to face intensified challenges, from supply chain issues to regulatory uncertainty to increased…
Asset Management Helps Organizations Mitigate Risks and Better Plan for Tomorrow
Do you understand the exact condition of your organization’s physical assets? Do you have a plan to reduce…
The Unsung Heroes of North America’s Towns and Cities: Water Treatment Professionals
There are many reasons people come together to form a community, but one thing is constant from one…
Building Bridges and Connections: Relationships Bring Experienced Engineer to Ulteig and Building Connections Will Keep Her Here
Whether it’s a railroad bridge or a bridge that connects one community with another, there’s just something about…
Augmented Reality Technology Adds New Dimension to Infrastructure Design, Planning and Maintenance
The Lifeline Sectors® that Ulteig serves (Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water) are undergoing a massive transformation – accelerating technological changes,…
How COVID-19 Impacted Bicycle Commuting in Denver
Covid-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. From losing our freedom of movement and reshaping our…
Increase Cost Effectiveness by Incorporating GIS Into Your Next Project
We are constantly seeking new ways to improve the way work is performed. A recent Ulteig innovation involves…
When it Comes to Transmission Lines, Bigger is Often Better
When it Comes to Transmission Lines, Bigger is Often Better Is bigger really better? Well, in the case…
Modernizing Your Grid? Four-Stage Process Can Help Utilities Understand What’s Next
With decades of experience working with utilities throughout the United States in modernizing their grids, Ulteig has built…
It’s All about Flow: Ulteig Traffic Modeler Abdullah Kurkcu Takes His Passion for Data Science and Modeling on the Road
When Abdullah Kurkcu, Ph.D., imagines the future, he sees this perfect, efficient flow of people, cars, trucks, bicycles…
How to Know It’s Time to Repower Your Wind Farm
Wind is the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the US, providing 10.1% of the country’s electricity and…
Transmission Planning Takes a Futurist Mindset
If you had just 30 seconds to describe what transmission planning is all about, it would probably come…
Advanced Technology Center Fuels a Futures Mindset Culture to Help Clients See Around Corners
As a strategic partner, Ulteig is here to help our clients push the boundaries of their thinking –…
Creating Opportunities for the Future While Protecting the Sandhills
Ulteig Engineers Help Custer PPD Replace 38 Miles of Aging Transmission Line in the Heart of Sandhill Crane…
Building connections: The Ulteig team engages stakeholders to benefit an entire community
The Fall River Road project evolved from a pedestrian to vehicular bridge, accommodating everyone from emergency responders to…
Shuffling Panel Designs to Help Alleviate a Client’s Wire Shop Resourcing Issues
A generation utility owner in Texas contacted us to help facilitate the completion of project panels before sending…
Utilizing GIS Technology for Field Based Distribution Design
One of our power clients reached out to us in search of a solution for a field-based design…
Additional Evaluation in Preliminary Design Stage Can Reduce Costs and Keep Your Project on Schedule
One of the most common questions we receive from our clients is: What’s the value of doing additional…
Recent Texas Safety Regulation Serves as a Wake-up Call for Utilities Around the Country
A recent safety regulation raises the bar for Texas power utilities that own and operate transmission assets –…
Solar Power and BESS Integration in Oil Country
Ulteig’s System Integration and SCADA Services Team Integrates Solar Power Plant and Battery Energy Storage System in the…
Hurricanes, Derechos, 500-Year Floods: Modernizing the Grid to Build in Resiliency and Hardening
As our nation transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy, there’s been a lot of talk about building…
Impact of Infrastructure Bill Launching a New Golden Age of Construction
All eyes are on Washington D.C. as the Biden-Harris Administration attempts to navigate a potential $2 trillion dollar…
Never Underestimate the Power of Bridges to Connect
New Video Captures Ulteig’s Passion For, and Expertise in, Bridges Bridges are critical to the success of the…
Aiming Higher to Protect Endangered Species
As we work on projects across the country, we not only need to consider the infrastructure that gets…
Harvesting a New Crop in Iowa: Expanding Newport Substation Allows CIPCO to Interconnect with New Solar Farm in Wapello Part 2
Unleashing the Power to Interconnect, Part 2 This is the second in a series of blogposts about how…
A Passion for Small-Town Bridges in Texas
Michelle Veale brings 26 years of Managing Bridge Projects for TxDOT to Ulteig Transportation Team Do you love…
Unleashing the Power to Interconnect, Part 1
This is the first in a series of blogposts about how Ulteig creates connections between clean energy developers…
Celebrating Surveyors Week: Jay Johnson Reflects on Years as Surveyor
In honor of the National Society of Professional Surveyor’s (NSPS) annual National Surveyors Week, March 21-27, 2021, we’d…
Replacing an Aging Water Treatment Plant in the Red River Valley of Minnesota
Breckenridge, Minnesota – Where the Otter Tail River and the Bois de Sioux River meet, along the border…
Maintaining America’s Bridges on a Shoestring Budget
New article in Roads & Bridges by Ulteig’s John Butt, P.E., shares valuable tips on extending the life…
Project Delivery Services (PDS) Explained
What is a Project Delivery Service? The term “Project Delivery Services,” or PDS, might be new to you….
