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Ulteig Named to Zweig Group’s 2025 Hot Firm List
For the sixth year straight, Ulteig has been named to the Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list, coming in…
Navigating the Complex Process of Transportation Grants and Funding
Securing transportation grants and other funding is rarely a simple process. Competitive grants, formula programs, low-interest loans and…
Ulteig Ranks #100 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms List
Ulteig is proud to announce that we were recognized as a top 100 firm on the Engineering News-Record’s…
Denver Office Named Top Workplace for 7th Consecutive Year
For the seventh consecutive year, Ulteig’s Denver office has been recognized as a Top Workplace for mid-sized companies!…
Ulteig Named a Top Workplace for Engineers by Engineering.com
Ulteig is proud to share that we’ve been named a “Top Workplace for Engineers” by Engineering.com for our…
Ulteig Acquires Paradigm Environmental, Expanding its Water Resources Expertise
Ulteig has acquired Paradigm Environmental, a consulting firm that combines advanced technology with water industry expertise, to provide…
ISOs/RTOs and Potential Implications for the Future of Energy
The landscape of energy generation, transmission, distribution and consumption is undergoing a significant transformation, catalyzed by the emergence…
5 Ways to Avoid Transmission Congestion
As the energy landscape rapidly transforms, managing transmission congestion and ensuring system reliability is more crucial than ever….
Investing in Tomorrow’s Innovators
Hiring, developing, and retaining engineering talent is one of the most pressing concerns for those creating and sustaining…
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…
Employee Spotlight: Sandy Zimmer
Sandy Zimmer, serving as the Grants and Funding Program Manager for Ulteig’s Transportation Lifeline Sector, brings 33 years…
Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Ensuring Power Access in North America
Ulteig’s journey began in 1944 in rural North Dakota, helping to electrify the upper Midwest. Eighty years later,…
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…
Ulteig Recognized by Prairie Business Magazine as Best Place to Work
We are Ulteig For the seventh year in a row, Prairie Business Magazine has named Ulteig as one…
Talent Highlight: Meet Ulteig’s Cultural Resources Team
Ulteig’s Cultural Resources team is a growing force in environmental services. With a team of experts and a…
Where Utilities are Making Grid Modernization Reliable and Resilient
Updated from Feb. 13, 2024 As energy demands evolve and climate challenges loom large, power utilities are under…
Navigating Federal Policy for Clean Energy Development
The federal government continues to pursue mechanisms to advance a clean energy economy while enabling American manufacturing for…
Energy Solutions for Extreme Weather Conditions
Climate change is accelerating, bringing with it a marked increase and intensity in both the frequency and severity…
FERC 881: Updates and Information to Prepare for Compliance
FERC 881: Deadline Approaching As the July 12, 2025 deadline for FERC Order 881 compliance draws closer, it’s…
Ulteig is a Minnesota Top Workplace for the Tenth Year
Our Commitment to Excellence Ulteig has been honored as a Top Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune for…
Ulteig Named to Zweig Group’s 2024 Hot Firm List
We are Ulteig For the fifth year straight, Ulteig has been named to the Zweig Group’s Hot Firm…
Nick Barnwell Named a 2024 Emerging Leader by Alltricity Network
We are Ulteig Congratulations to Nick Barnwell, Technical Manager-Transmission & Distribution on being recognized as an Alltricity Network…
Potential Changes in Generation Interconnection
The landscape of electricity generation is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid integration of Distributed Energy…
Immersive Experience in a Day in the Life of a Bridge Inspector
Bridge inspections are a critical component of transportation infrastructure management. They ensure the safety of the traveling public,…
Ulteig Achieves Pivotal SOC 2 Type 2 Certification: A Milestone in Security Excellence
We’re excited to share a major milestone for Ulteig – the successful conclusion of the Service Organization Control…
Corie Ereth, Ulteig’s Resident Butterfly Expert and Beacon for Environmental Balance
Corie Ereth’s journey with the natural world started in the lush landscapes of South Central North Dakota, where…
PathFinder™ Core and PathFinder™ Enhanced: Tailoring Decision Intelligence to Your Utility Management Needs
Utilities face a broad array of challenges in managing infrastructure effectively. To address these needs, Ulteig has expanded…
Intern to Full-Time Employee with Melanie Muncy
At Ulteig, we pride ourselves on a culture of growth, innovation and commitment to excellence. Among our exceptional…
Is Your Project Ready for MISO’s Interconnection Queue?
Navigate Complexities And Meet Upcoming Deadlines Gain insight into the complexities of MISO’s interconnection application process to expedite…
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…
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…
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
A New Era in Innovative Technology Ulteig has announced the creation of PathFinder™, a software-based tool designed to…
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….
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…
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….
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…
Grady Wolf joins Ulteig as an Associate Director – Environmental
Welcome to the Team Grady’s roots are in Bismarck, where he pursued his education at NDSU, earning a…
Employee Spotlight with John Forman, Senior Engineer
We are Ulteig John has seen a wide range of projects, large and small, during his 35 years…
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…
Supporting the Future of Electric Vehicles
On roadways across America, the future looks positively electric. The transportation landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven…
Ulteig Once Again Named to Prairie Business Magazine’s Best Places to Work
We are Ulteig For the sixth year in a row, Prairie Business Magazine has named Ulteig as one…
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
Listen To Our Podcast What defines a “Smart Work Zone,” and how can it transform the safety and…
Ulteig Partners with LineVision
Today, the nation’s power grid finds itself sitting at a critical juncture. Renewable energy sources wait to connect…
Ulteig Receives Multiple National Cultural Excellence Awards
We are Ulteig Ulteig was recently recognized for excelling in various aspects of our workplace culture by Energage,…
Market Analysis & Homegrown Innovation
Grid modernization, electrification, and renewable penetration are rapidly becoming areas of focus for developers, power producers and utilities…
Welcome Myron Hora
Enhancing our Transportation Planning Team Myron Hora, Senior Transportation Planner, joined Ulteig’s office in Denver in May 2023….
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
Buy, Build or Partner? When considering technology solutions in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), a crucial choice lies…
Connect to Your Data With SiteSense®-SCADA/EMS
Updated 8/8/2024 Support For Energy And Solar Plants We are proud to offer SiteSense®-SCADA/EMS, our comprehensive software, hardware…
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
Enhancing Infrastructure In The Electric Industry Ulteig recognizes that as grid modernization and new initiatives take hold in…
Leadership Moment: Mckenzie Dickerman – Project Manager
Mckenzie Dickerman, Project Manager “I have been a Project Manager at Ulteig for almost four years. At Ulteig…
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: 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
We are Ulteig Two of Ulteig’s transportation projects have received Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of…
The Keys to Clean Energy Resilience
Ensure Resilience And Adaptability With recent legislation leading the way to incentivize clean energy initiatives, developers and power…
Eric Milliken, PE, PTOE, Presents Award-Winning Study
Innovative Approaches To Transportation Engineering Eric Milliken, PE, PTOE will be presenting his award-winning study on using drones…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Employee Spotlight with Mike Metcalf, PE – Technical Manager
We are Ulteig Tell us about you and your career: Why are you passionate about your area of…
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…
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…
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…
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 Cleaner energy, sooner Interconnection reform is a common and critical point of discussion among developers, utilities,…
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…
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: Kurt M. Kisch, Senior Manager – Survey
Kurt M. Kisch, Senior Manager – Survey “I have been working in the land surveying industry since 1985…
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…
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…
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…
Faces of Renewables – Celebrating American Clean Power Week
Employee Spotlight American Clean Power Week, celebrated August 15th-19th, is here! A full week dedicated to showcasing the…
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…
Water Project Replaces Aging Water Infrastructure for Small Minnesota Town Known for Walleye and Musky Fishing
Revitalizing Walker, MN Walker, Minnesota – For the small town of Walker, Minnesota, located on Leech Lake, water…
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
Over $25 Million in Renovations Dillon, Colorado – Cutting elegantly through the Rocky Mountains, the world-famous Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel…
What’s Next in Solar, Part 2
Ensuring Project Success in Clean Energy Transition This is the second in a series of blog posts about…
Grid Modernization Experts at Ulteig Say Strategic Undergrounding is Next in the Evolution of Electrical Reliability and Safety
Infrastructure Made Modern In the face of wildfires, superstorms, and aging infrastructure, strategic undergrounding is being utilized to…
Staying Safe this Wildfire Season
Boosting Resiliency, Mitigating Risk While National Wildfire Awareness Month (May 2022) is dedicated to building awareness about wildfires…
Repairing a Deteriorating Bridge Pier on an Aging Bridge in North Dakota
Innovative Bridge Rehabilitation Ulteig and NDDOT collaborate on a new, less cumbersome method to repair bridge piers to…
Ulteig Helps Small Town in Iowa Struck by Devastating Floods Build Back its Water Supply
We Build Back Communities Hamburg, Iowa — Where the East and West Nishnabotna Rivers meet and connect to…
What’s Next in Solar Part 1
Revolutionizing Solar Power and Clean Energy This is the first in a series of blogposts about how Ulteig…
Ulteig Noise Modeling Experts Help Clients Create Better Dialogue with Local Communities, Optimizing Project Performance
Our Role in Environmental Impact Assessment Noise analysis and modeling for highways, wind farms and substations informs clients…
Powering up a Substation Design Career
Leading The Way In Automation And Integration Cassie Polman, previously Associate Director for Substation, was promoted to the…
Americans are Ready to Buy EVs, But are America’s Utilities Ready to Power Them?
Smart Charging Solutions Updated September 9, 2022 By Aaron Lauinger Right now, from Key West, Florida, to Utqiaġvik,…
In the Cowboy Capital of the World, the Buckthorn Wind Facility Heralds a New Age of Renewable Energy
Making The Transition In Stephenville, Texas Stephenville, Texas – About 90 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Texas, it’s…
Ulteig Exceeds Expectations in Renovating Historic Lewis & Clark Expedition Route in North Dakota
Balancing Historical Significance With Modern Demands Williston, North Dakota — ND 1804 is a historic highway that shoots…
Ensuring Safe, Reliable Electricity for Generations to Come: Ulteig Helps Redding Electric Utility Build a 10-Year Grid Modernization Plan
Essential Long-Term Planning Redding, California — Imagine if you had the opportunity to ensure that the next generation,…
Senior Right-of-Way Specialist Lisa Brekkestran Brings Expertise, Compassion, and Trust to Her Role on Major Red River Valley Flood Mitigation Project
Building Trust With Landowners Fargo, North Dakota — For more than 100 years, the Red River Valley of…
Leveraging the Power of GIS to Increase the Effectiveness of Infrastructure Design, Planning and Construction
Happy International GIS Day! Celebrating GIS Technology and its Impact on International GIS Day, November 17, 2021 The…
Replacing a Water Treatment Facility
Water Infrastructure Improvement Gary, Minnesota — Sitting cozily between Detroit Lakes and Crookston, the northwestern Minnesota town of Gary…
Bringing it All Together: Wind, Solar and Battery Storage in Northwest Ohio to Power General Motors
“Building Success On Success” Haviland, Ohio – Paulding County, in northwest Ohio, has some of the flattest land…
Teddy Rosamond Substation Offers a Template for Future, State-of-the-Art Solar-Powered Substations
A New Standard for Solar-Powered Substations Ulteig provides CAISO services to an existing substation to meet growing need…
Harnessing the Power of Wind-Rich New Mexico
Integrated Solutions for Power and Renewables Ulteig Engineers Design Massive Collection and Gen-Tie Transmission System to Capture and…
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…
Asset Management Helps Organizations Mitigate Risks and Better Plan for Tomorrow
Enhancing Resilience Across Sectors Do you understand the exact condition of your organization’s physical assets? Do you have…
The Unsung Heroes of North America’s Towns and Cities: Water Treatment Professionals
A Drop Of Respect There are many reasons people come together to form a community, but one thing…
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…
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…
Advanced Technology Center Fuels a Futures Mindset Culture to Help Clients See Around Corners
Empowering Future-Forward Thinking As a strategic partner, Ulteig is here to help our clients push the boundaries of…
Solar Power and BESS Integration in Oil Country
Overcoming challenges, enhancing renewable energy capabilities Ulteig’s System Integration and SCADA Services Team Integrates Solar Power Plant and…
Hurricanes, Derechos, 500-Year Floods: Modernizing the Grid to Build in Resiliency and Hardening
Modernize Your Grid As our nation transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy, there’s been a lot of…
Project Delivery Services (PDS) Explained
What is a Project Delivery Service? The term “Project Delivery Services,” or PDS, might be new to you….
Never Underestimate the Power of Bridges to Connect
Connecting Communities, Enhancing Lives New Video Captures Ulteig’s Passion For, and Expertise in, Bridges Bridges are critical to…
Unleashing the Power to Interconnect, Part 1
Streamlining Interconnections For A Carbon-Free World This is the first in a series of blogposts about how Ulteig…
Replacing an Aging Water Treatment Plant in the Red River Valley of Minnesota
A New Era For Clean Water Breckenridge, Minnesota – Where the Otter Tail River and the Bois de…
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…
Modernizing Your Grid? Four-Stage Process Can Help Utilities Understand What’s Next
Enhancing Reliability, Resiliency and Efficiency With decades of experience working with utilities throughout the United States in modernizing…
Increase Cost Effectiveness by Incorporating GIS Into Your Next Project
Made Better By GIS We are constantly seeking new ways to improve the way work is performed. A…
Additional Evaluation in Preliminary Design Stage Can Reduce Costs and Keep Your Project on Schedule
Renewed Confidence In Your Project Design One of the most common questions we receive from our clients is:…
Utilizing GIS Technology for Field Based Distribution Design
Custom Solutions For Evolving Demands One of our power clients reached out to us in search of a…
