Forward Deployed Engineer

M. J. Electric

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC, is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to place AI-driven solutions on construction projects.

You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with project managers, engineers, and field leaders to improve information flow, scheduling intelligence, risk detection, and reporting on multiple projects. You will design end-to-end AI-enabled processes, build dashboards and data pipelines, and mentor teams while translating field needs into practical applications.

Qualifications

5+ years in technical roles solving complex operational problems.
Willingness to travel up to 50% including extended stays on project sites nationwide.
Databricks experience is a must.
Experience building custom applications, dashboards, data integrations using AI-assisted tools.
Fluency with modern AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot...).
Strong technical aptitude: data analysis, scripting, automation, workflows.
Proven stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication at all levels.
Experience in electrical construction/infrastructure is a plus.
Familiarity with PM tools (Procore, Primavera P6, Smartsheet) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Understand manual processes; match technology to business problems.
Own end-to-end lifecycle: identify problems, prototype, iterate with users, deploy.
Design and deploy scalable AI-forward solutions using modern tech.
Build dashboards, automated reports, and data pipelines for real-time visibility.
Maintain knowledge of LLM capabilities and AI stacks.
Manage relationships across leadership, field teams, and corporate functions.
Drive adoption of new tools and processes; mentor cross-functional teams.
Bridge construction expertise with AI and technology.
Translate field needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Databricks experience

Claude Code

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

AI tooling fluency

Scripting & automation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Construction tech/domain knowledge

Education

Background in engineering, CS, MIS, or construction management

Tools

Databricks

Claude Code

GitHub

Procore

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

About Us

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – Forward Deployed Engineer

We are looking for a talented Forward Deployed Engineer who has a passion for quality construction. 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.

What You’ll Do

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

What You’ll Bring

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.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including extended stays on project sites nationwide.
Databricks experience is a must.
Demonstrated ability to build custom applications, dashboards, systems and data integrations using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Databricks, 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.
Experience in and/or understanding of electrical construction, infrastructure, power delivery or industrial project environments is a plus.
Familiarity with construction project management tools (Procore, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar) is a plus.
Experience in YAML and GitHub is a plus.
Background in engineering, computer science, management information systems, construction management, or a related field is a plus.
Experience at a technology-focused consulting firm (Pariveda, Credera, Thoughtworks, Accenture, Deloitte, Slalom, or similar) is a plus.