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Substation Lead Electrical Engineer

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.

Billings, MTFull-time$123–160K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$123–160K/yr
Location
Billings, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer RegistrationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Ulteig seeks a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to support renewables, utility, and power projects. The role provides technical leadership on complex projects, plans and coordinates project work, and guides engineers. The engineer develops substation designs and calculations and may lead projects from estimating and proposals through detailed design, commissioning, and construction support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical EngineeringLeadershipMentoringVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsSubstation Project LeadershipSubstation Protection and Control DesignIndustry StandardsDesign Drawing ProductionAC and DC Substation StudiesSubstation Electrical EquipmentRelay SettingsOn-Site CommissioningConstruction SupportNational Electrical CodeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAI ToolsAdaptability to Evolving Technology

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical EngineeringMaster's DegreeABET Accreditation or EquivalentProfessional Engineer Registration7+ Years Engineering ExperienceValid Driver's LicensePermanent US Work AuthorizationUp to 15% Travel

Full job description

Experience Required

7 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to support Renewables/Utility/Power projects. The Lead Electrical Engineer acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on complex projects. Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.

What You'll Do

Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for utility substations, relay automation equipment and drawings associated. Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills. Provide technical guidance to other engineers.

What We Expect from You

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. Master's degree a plus. ABET accredited program or equivalent required.

PE registration required.

7+ years of engineering experience.

Effective leadership and mentoring skills.

Excellent verbal and written communications, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Capable of leading complex substation projects with a multidiscipline team from full scope estimating and proposals, through detailed design, to commissioning and construction support for energization.

Proficient with substation protection and control design and industry standards.

Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations.

Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies.

Knowledge of substation electrical physical (apparatus) equipment.

Knowledge of basic relay settings a plus.

On site commissioning and/or construction support a plus.

Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) a plus.

Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Up to 15% travel required.

Valid driver's license preferred

Must have the ability to work permanently in the US.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $123,200 - $159,650

  • Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Ulteig provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability and any other legally protected status.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

SUBST004781

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 10,443 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$123–160K/yr
  • Montana median$105–157K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$108–169K/yr6,759 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $141K, is 9% above the Montana median midpoint ($130K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Montana.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Montana and 10,443 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Montana
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,723 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,891 of the 10,443 open Electrical Engineer jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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