The Opportunity

Ulteig and its affiliated companies are hiring for a Renewables Substation Engineering Supervisor in Costa Rica. This role is responsible for leading a subset of the Renewable Substation design team while fostering on-the-job leadership development, supporting continued team growth, and delivering high-quality electrical substation solutions for renewable energy projects.

The Engineering Supervisor is a self-starting technical leader with strong leadership, communication, resource management, and project execution capabilities. This role works closely with technical managers and cross-functional business partners to maintain quality, responsiveness, schedule awareness, and alignment with internal and external client expectations.

**Please note that resumes must be submitted in English for the application to be considered. **

What You’ll Do

Project Technical Lead 70%

• Manage and lead engineering activities related to electrical substations during proposal, design, and construction stages.
• Provide project oversight by managing engineering scope according to technical contracts, supporting change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
• Oversee design activities and review drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering packages.
• Maintain high levels of quality and responsiveness to meet internal and external client requirements.
• Maintain project resourcing visibility and support billable work planning to ensure appropriate workload alignment and project delivery.

Management Responsibilities 20%

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, coaching, and technical services oversight to help employees achieve individual, team, department, and organizational goals.
• Coach, train, and develop technical engineering staff.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings, bi-weekly at minimum, and actively manage team resource planning.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, quarterly and annual performance reviews, training conversations, and professional development discussions.
• Plan workload for direct reports and collaborate with other leaders on broader resource planning.
• Support the hiring process, including interviewing, onboarding, and related recruiting efforts.
• Support employee engagement and retention efforts.
• Monitor and support key success indicators, including safety, client satisfaction, financial growth and profitability measures, utilization, multiplier, and revenue factor.
• Support and consult with the Technical Manager on talent planning, employee concerns, performance discussions, and escalation needs.

Business Development Responsibilities 10%

• Partner with Sales and engineers across the organization to support revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
• Support proposal efforts by developing input, providing resource insight, and reviewing proposal materials with Proposal Development, Project Management, and other departments.
• Build, develop, and maintain client relationships through regular engagement with key clients and stakeholders.
• Additional duties may include tasks beyond what is listed, such as special projects, assisting colleagues, or new initiatives. A willingness to adapt to changing priorities and support team efforts enhances collaboration and growth opportunities.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent, is required.
• CFIA or equivalent professional registration is a plus; ability to obtain licensure within one year is preferred. U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) registration is a plus.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is required.
• Prior experience in electrical design is required. Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience in the design and construction of power or renewable energy projects, with an emphasis on electrical substations, is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of, or familiarity with, LV/MV/HV electrical substation equipment.
• Ability to review and produce design drawings, including general arrangements, elevations, cable and conduit plans, grounding plans, physical connection details, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to perform AC and DC substation studies.
• Ability to develop protection and control design deliverables, including protective relays, panel arrangements, one-line and single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring, and equipment wiring for substation design.
• Ability to develop physical design deliverables, including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems for substation design.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, plus additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
• Knowledge of utility service design guides is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public agencies, clients, and external partners.
• High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timeliness.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid mode schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Must possess strong verbal and written English communication skills (CEFR level B2–C1). You should be comfortable articulating complex ideas and collaborating effectively within a global professional environment.
• Must have authorization to work legally in Costa Rica for any employer.

As you consider applying for a position, 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.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig, and its affiliated companies, 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
• 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, and its affiliated companies, 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, and its affiliated companies, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive. 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, and its affiliated companies, is a Drug Free Workplace

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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, nor any of its affiliated companies, 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.