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Leadership Moment: Josh Potts, PE, Technical Manager – Transmission & Distribution
“I’m a Technical Manager in Ulteig’s Transmission and Distribution department, and I’m a Civil Engineer by degree. My…
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 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…
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…
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…
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: Mandi Spindler, Talent Director
Mandi Spindler, Talent Director “As Talent Director, I lead the teams that manage the recruiting, talent management and…
Ulteig announces the promotion of Sarah Beckman, PE, SMIEEE to the position of Vice President – Power Market.
Ulteig announces the promotion of Sarah Beckman, PE, SMIEEE to the position of Vice President – Power Market….
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…
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…
Environmental Specialist Hanna Karevold Grows Her Passion and Her Career
Fargo, ND – What gets Hanna Karevold up in the morning? Other than coffee and her two golden…
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….
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…
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 “high 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 Announces New Power Market Director
Ulteig announces the appointment of Mark Scheid, PE to the position of Power Market Director. Scheid has been…
Ulteig Employee Spotlight: Morgan Allaby
Morgan Allaby Crafts Seamless Communication in Intricate Energy-Supplying Systems as a Systems Integrator at Ulteig In a day…
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 Employee Spotlight: Eric Amaya
California’s Most Precious Resource is Safe in the Hands of Ulteig Senior Engineer Eric Amaya Sacramento, CA — …
Powering up a Substation Design Career
Cassie Polman, previously Associate Director for Substation, was promoted to the Director of Automation, Integration and System Protection…
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,…
Embracing DEI to Enhance Ulteig’s Putting People First Culture
From day one, Ulteig has built a culture focused on people – our employees, our clients and the…
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…
Employee Spotlight: Opportunity to Develop Renewables Solutions Brings Devin Radovich to Ulteig
If you’ve ever wondered how you can make an impact on our planet, invite Devin Radovich out for…
Andrew Melvin Joins Ulteig – Solar Performance Engineering
We are excited to announce that Andrew Melvin is joining Ulteig’s Technical Services – Transmission, Distribution and Communication…
Davies Named Communications Director
Craig Davies joined Ulteig in October as Communications Director, leading the company’s internal, external and executive communications functions….
Eight join Ulteig in July
Paul SobczakSobczak joined the T&D & C team as an engineer in Denver, with experience in management of…
Employee Spotlight – Andrew Melvin
Andrew Melvin, Technical Manager – Transmission & Distribution, has spent his career specializing in solar energy projects – he…
Employee Spotlight – Dan Haglund
Dan Haglund brings 18 years of experience to his role as Lead GIS Analyst for the Land Services team in St….
Employee Spotlight – José Caceres
José Caceres joined Ulteig in 2019 as a Market Development Manager and he is based in Texas. This…
Employee Spotlight – Manisha Ghorai
Manisha Ghorai’s 12 years of work as a transmission planning engineer bring a wealth of knowledge and experience…
Employee Spotlight – Ron Lowe
Senior Construction Manager – Project Services, Ron Lowe brings 35 years of design and construction experience to Ulteig. …
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…
Jaeger named Ulteig CEO
After a nationwide search, Doug Jaeger was named Ulteig’s 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 company’s Human Resources…
Kisch named technical director of Land Services
Kurt Kisch is Ulteig’s new technical director of land services, with nearly 30 years of experience in the…
Nine Join Ulteig in September
Stephen AzzamStephen joins the TD&C team as an Engineer. He will be based out of the Denver office…
Prairie Business Magazine Honors Jordan Guck
Congratulations to Jordan Guck, Technical Manager-Substation, for being selected to Prairie Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list for 2020. The…
Prairie Business Magazine Honors Scott Finnesand
Congratulations to Scott Finnesand, Technical Manager – Transmission & Distribution (Sioux Falls), for being selected to Prairie Business…
Seven join Ulteig in August
Kurt KischKisch is the Land team’s new technical director, based in St. Paul, Minn. Kisch has experience in…
Tahnee Miller Named One of Midwest Energy News’ 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Ulteig’s Tahnee Miller, Lead Engineer – Transmission & Distribution, based in Fargo for being selected as…
Thirteen join Ulteig in June
Kevin DoeDoe joined the Substation team in St. Paul, Minn., as an engineer. With experience as a systems…
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 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 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 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’s Wyatt Knepper Receives RMEL’s 2020 Emerging Leader Award
Wyatt Knepper, Technical Manager ‐ Substation, Ulteig, is a recipient of RMEL’s 2020 Emerging Leader Award. The Emerging…
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…
What If You Can’t Build That New Transmission Line?
Doing more with what you have As the United States uses more power in more places, utilities are…
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…
Ulteig New Employee Spotlight: Zak Grabowski
Opportunity to live out one’s values every day while solving problems attracts new engineer to Ulteig’s Renewables Team…
Celebrating Women in Engineering
At Ulteig, we know that challenges bring change. Over the years our society has come to accept the…
International Women in Engineering Day
You are Game Changers. You are the Women Engineers of Ulteig. You are Game Changers. You are Innovators….
Celebrate National Right-of-Way Professionals Week: Ted Francois Shares Insights About the Critical Importance of Right-of-Way in the Development of Infrastructure
In honor of National Right-of-Way (ROW) Professionals Week (June 13 – 19, 2021), we’d like to highlight Ulteig’s…
With a Passion for Solving Problems, Rhoel Thomas Brings his Expertise in Systems Integration to Making Water Safer and Healthier for Ulteig’s Clients
When Ulteig acquired NLS Engineering, based in Hamilton, Ontario, it knew it was acquiring a firm with immense…
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…
Ulteig Employee Spotlight: Bob Smith, PE, Manager of Construction Services
When Ulteig hired Bob Smith as the manager of construction services in 2018, it was a win-win for…
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…