Forward Deployed Engineering Manager

Quanta Services • Houston, TX

45d

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We’re building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future. Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries. Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life. About this Role 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees