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The Opportunity

• This position is based out of our Minneapolis, Minnesota office and requires regular, in-person attendance.

Ulteig is looking for a Software Engineer who is a Computer Science graduate seeking their first professional software engineering role, who is excited to build with modern AI technologies.

This position is within Digital Transformation; Ulteig defines digital transformation as:

The deliberate use of digital technologies to modify or create business processes, customer experiences, and enable organizational culture in response to or anticipation of changes in the market, customer insights, and business needs.

This role is ideal for graduates who are AI builders - engineers who actively leverage AI tools such as agents, large language models, and modern AI frameworks to create software, while also understanding the core computer science principles, patterns, and practices that make solutions reliable, scalable, and safe.

You will work closely with experienced software engineers and AI leaders, learning how to translate real business problems into AI-enabled solutions, contributing code, prototypes, and experiments while growing your technical depth and professional confidence.

What You'll Do Hands-On Development & Learning

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of AI-enabled software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Write production-quality code using languages and technologies such as C#, Python, React, APIs, and modern AI tooling.
• Build and enhance features that incorporate AI capabilities such as large language models, agents, vision, and automation.
• Assist with prototypes and proofs-of-concept to explore new use cases and validate feasibility.
• Learn how to apply software engineering fundamentals - readability, testability, performance, and maintainability - even when using AI-assisted development tools.

AI Builder Mindset

• Leverage AI coding assistants and techniques to accelerate development while understanding why the generated code works.
• Apply emerging AI patterns (such as prompt design, retrieval, and tool-use concepts) in practical, supervised settings.
• Learn when AI is the right tool - and when traditional software patterns are more appropriate.
• Develop an ethical, secure, and responsible approach to using AI in real business workflows.

Collaboration & Growth

• Collaborate with software engineers, product partners, and business stakeholders in a team-based environment.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint ceremonies.
• Ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and continuously improve your technical skills.
• Engage in training, workshops, and learning opportunities focused on AI, cloud, and modern software development.

What We Expect From You Education & Early Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field.
• This role is intended for new or recent graduates (internships, co-ops, academic projects, or personal projects are great).
• Demonstrated interest in AI and modern software development through coursework, projects, hackathons, research, or self-directed learning.

Technical Foundations

• Working knowledge of at least one programming language, such as C#, Python, Java, or similar.
• Solid understanding of core computer science concepts, including:
• Data structures and data handling
• APIs and basic system design
• Basic design patterns
• Introductory exposure to AI / Machine Learning or Generative AI concepts is strongly preferred (academic or hands-on).
• Familiarity with using AI tools (copilots, chat-based assistants, etc.) for coding or problem-solving is a requirement.

Mindset & Potential

• Strong curiosity and enthusiasm for building, experimenting, and learning.
• Comfortable using AI to accelerate work while valuing engineering fundamentals and good design.
• Growth mindset with openness to coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible and thoughtful approach to using AI technologies.
• Motivated self-starter who takes ownership of learning and assigned work.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Why This Role

This role is intentionally designed as a launchpad. You won't be expected to be an AI expert on day one. Instead, you'll be supported through:

• Mentorship from experienced software and AI engineers
• Structured learning and hands-on exposure to real use cases
• Increasing responsibility as your skills and confidence grow

Successful candidates will grow into more advanced software engineering roles, contributing to the evolution of Ulteig's capabilities while building a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career. *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*

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 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.

*Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace* *ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE* Additional Opportunity Details:

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $ $80,000 - $120,000/year

• 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.