Quanta Services logo

Forward Deployed Engineer

Quanta Services

Houston, TX · HybridFull-timeSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Houston, TXHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Job overview

The Forward Deployed Engineer is a hands-on technical consultant who partners with business leaders, domain experts, and engineers to design, prototype, and deploy solutions using AI, applications, automation, and Quanta’s enterprise Databricks Lakehouse platform. The role spans business and technical domains and emphasizes rapid delivery through AI-powered development workflows. The engineer engages stakeholders, builds and deploys solutions, and supports them after launch.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DatabricksProgrammingProblem SolvingConsultative ApproachCloud EnvironmentsCI/CDContainersAPIsAI Development ToolsCommunicationCollaborationLearning Agility

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Related Field5+ Years Software Development or Related Experience2+ Years Databricks Experience

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

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 priorities Translate requirements into working software prototypes and full-featured solutions Use AI-assisted tools for code generation, automation, data analysis, and research acceleration Build integrations, applications, and scripts across cloud services, APIs, and enterprise systems Iterate rapidly on solutions with continuous feedback from subject matter experts Deploy applications to production environments and provide post-deployment support Document learnings, design decisions, and reusable components to support scale and knowledge-sharing Stay 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 consulting Licenses / Certifications: - None required - Cloud certifications or AI/ML specializations are a plus Knowledge 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 package Flexible work options (on-site, hybrid, or remote) Educational assistance and learning resources Wellness and Mental Health programs Paid Parental Leave Employee Referral Program Learning and Development Programs In-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.

ID2026-18325

CategoryInformation Technology

Position TypeFull-Time Regular

LocationUS-TX-Houston

Workplace TypeHybrid

How this job compares

Set against the 8,420 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$138–235K/yr295 salary ranges
  • Texas median$35–46/hr22 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 517 open Software Engineering jobs in Texas and 8,420 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (6,438 postings).
Education
2,186 of the 8,420 open Software Engineering jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.