Senior Electrical Power Engineer
Ulteig· Civil Engineering· Oct 6, 2026 · 22d ago
Rancho Cardova Location
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
The Opportunity
Ulteig Engineers Project Management team has an opportunity to hire a Senior Electrical Power Engineer based out of Sacramento, California. This position requires extensive knowledge about industrial power distribution, control systems, protection systems, auxiliary systems, lighting, and associated layout. Experience is required with integration and commissioning of electrical systems, protection, and controls systems. Project coordination skills will be needed to align client engineering resources, proactively resolve technical issues, and effectively communicate with project stakeholders. Some of the work will be performed remotely; however, occasional office and site visits may be required.
What You'll Do
• Attend regular project team meetings
• Review plant power distribution, control, and protection system design drawings
• Verify that interfaces and dependencies are properly aligned based upon drawing reviews
• Provide timely comments/feedback after performing drawing reviews
• Assist with integration and commissioning of all electrical, protection, and control systems
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Maintain customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig in a professional and courteous manner
• Perform work remotely and at the client site
What We Expect from You
• 8 - 15 years of related experience within the power industry
• Technical expertise with industrial power systems and equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and provide clear and concise reports/data as required
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to travel to project sites as required
• Must have permanent work authorization for 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!
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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $147,800 - $200,200
* 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.
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