Forward Deployed Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026. Quanta Services scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Us
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 Engineer (FDE) is a hands-on technical consultant embedded in some of Quanta's most innovative and fast-moving projects. You will partner with business leaders, domain experts, and engineers to design, prototype, and deploy real-world solutions focused on AI, applications, and automation build around our enterprise Databricks Lakehouse platform. From domain-specific chatbots to internal tooling and backend process automation, you'll work across a wide range of business and technical domains-energy infrastructure, operations, finance, safety, logistics, and more. This role emphasizes speed, adaptability, and using AI-powered development workflows to accelerate delivery and impact.
What You'll Do
Engage directly with internal stakeholders and operating units to understand technical needs and business prioritiesTranslate requirements into working software prototypes and full-featured solutionsUse AI-assisted tools for code generation, automation, data analysis, and research accelerationBuild integrations, applications, and scripts across cloud services, APIs, and enterprise systemsIterate rapidly on solutions with continuous feedback from subject matter expertsDeploy applications to production environments and provide post-deployment supportDocument learnings, design decisions, and reusable components to support scale and knowledge-sharingStay current with emerging AI tools and technologies-and help bring them into use across Quanta's ecosystem
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field- 5-10 years of experience in software development, systems integration, or technical consultingLicenses / Certifications:- None required- Cloud certifications or AI/ML specializations are a plusKnowledge and Skills:- 2+ Years hands on experience with Databricks in an enterprise setting- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java, Go)- Strong problem-solving mindset with a consultative approach- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern development practices (CI/CD, containers, APIs)- Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar for development workflows- Ability to learn new technologies and domain contexts quickly- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across disciplines
What You'll Get
Competitive compensation and benefits packageFlexible work options (on-site, hybrid, or remote)Educational assistance and learning resourcesWellness and Mental Health programsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Referral ProgramLearning and Development ProgramsIn-office amenities and perks (where applicable)
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.