Forward Deployed Engineer

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

Company Overview:

Summit Line Construction is headquartered in Heber City, Utah with additional Utah locations in Sandy and Provo. You can also find us in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

Position Overview: This role plants a technology and AI-driven problem solver directly on our construction projects. You won’t be in a back-office writing reports. You’ll be on the project, walking the site, sitting in planning meetings, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with project managers, engineers, and field leaders. You will be working closely with project management to develop better information flow, scheduling intelligence, risk detection, and reporting. This role is not limited to one project or one problem. You will support our portfolio of work and go where the highest-impact opportunities are. 

*This role may report out of any of our regional offices

Key Responsibilities:

Problem Identification & Ownership

• Understand manual processes, frustrations, and workarounds; match the right technology to each business problem 
• Take ownership of broken processes and build solutions 
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle: identify problems, prototype, iterate with users, and deploy into daily workflows

Solution Design & Development

• Design and deploy scalable solutions using modern technology with an AI-forward approach: AI-assisted development (Claude Code), data analytics, automation platforms, custom applications, integrations with existing construction systems. 
• Build dashboards, automated reports, and data pipelines that give project leadership real-time visibility into what matters most.

AI & Technology Expertise

• Maintain strong knowledge of LLM capabilities, implementation patterns, and AI product development stacks

Stakeholder Management & Adoption

• Manage relationships across leadership, field teams, and corporate functions 
• Align priorities, communicate progress, and drive adoption of new tools and processes 
• Champion AI/technology adoption by providing hands-on mentorship and guidance to cross-functional teams

Cross-Functional Translation & Strategy

• Serve as the bridge between construction expertise and the rapidly evolving world of AI and technology 
• Translate field needs into technical solutions and technical capabilities into practical applications 

Qualifications Required: 

• 5+ years of experience in technical roles solving complex operational problems such as technology consulting, solution architecture, solutions engineering, construction technology, or a similar embedded technical role. 
• Demonstrated ability to build custom applications, dashboards, systems and data integrations using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, as well as traditional code (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript) or low-code platforms. 
• Fluency with modern AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) and a track record of applying them to real-world operational problems. 
• Strong technical aptitude: comfortable with data analysis, scripting, automation, and building workflows that connect systems and people. 
• Proven stakeholder management skills.  
• Excellent communication skills at any level.  
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%, including extended stays on project sites nationwide. 

Preferred Experience:  

• Experience in and/or understanding of electrical construction, infrastructure, power delivery or industrial project environments.  
• Familiarity with construction project management tools (Procore, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, SAP, or similar). 
• Familiarity with Data Bricks. 
• Background in engineering, computer science, management information systems, construction management, or a related field. 
• Experience at a technology-focused consulting firm (Pariveda, Credera, Thoughtworks, Accenture, Deloitte, Slalom, or similar.

Physical Demands: 

• Sit for extended periods of time 
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment 
• Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically 
• Stand and walk occasionally throughout the workday 
• Reach with hands and arms 
• Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies, equipment) 
• Read printed documents and view information on computer screens 
• Drug Free Workplace: New Employees must submit and successfully pass post offer drug screening 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with  disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position 

Benefits:

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
• 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
• Several medical plans to choose from
• Dental Plan and Vision Plan
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program
• Identity Theft Protection and so much more!

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.