Forward Deployed Engineering Manager

Quanta Services Inc • Houston, TX

48d

About The Position

The Forward Deployed Engineering Manager (FDEM) is a senior, hands-on technical leader who drives high-impact solution delivery from concept to production. In this role, you will own one to two active projects at a time-leading technical discovery, shaping solution architecture, mentoring engineers, and delivering real business outcomes. Whether building domain-specific AI chatbots, custom applications, or backend automation, you'll apply modern development practices and AI-powered tooli...This is not a people management role in the traditional sense. You'll be expected to dive into the code, contribute directly to solution delivery, and elevate those around you through technical coaching and architectural leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 10-15 years of experience in software engineering, systems design, or technical consulting, including recent experience in hands-on delivery and architecture
• Advanced proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g. Python, TypeScript, Go, Java)
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and solution-level design
• Fluency in cloud technologies, system integrations, and full-stack development
• Experience applying AI tooling (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, vector search, prompt engineering) in real workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to guide cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven track record of mentoring engineers and growing technical talent
• Bias toward execution, clarity, and simplicity in design

Nice To Haves

• Cloud architecture or AI/ML certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on one or two critical initiatives at a time, driving execution end-to-end
• Lead architectural and design decisions in close collaboration with business stakeholders
• Translate ambiguous requirements into focused, testable deliverables
• Write high-quality, production-ready code alongside your team
• Use AI tooling to enhance speed, code quality, and knowledge-sharing
• Identify risks early and guide teams through implementation challenges
• Support junior Forward Deployed Engineers with mentorship, pairing, and code reviews
• Balance business impact with engineering tradeoffs to make thoughtful decisions
• Document solution architecture, design rationales, and lessons learned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees