Lead Engineer

About QUADRANTE

QUADRANTE is a Portuguese company founded in 1998 which is part of a Global Consultancy Group – Quadrante Global – providing Design, Planning and Project Management services in all areas of Construction and in all phases of its life cycle.

The Group includes Quadrante, Meta, Izharia, 3Drivers, Ecoprogresso and Ambconsult creating a powerful new entity aimed at leading sustainable engineering across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Africa.

The Group employs about 1200 permanent staff at 20 countries – Portugal, Angola, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom and USA; and presents an annual turnover of around 105 million euros.

The Group focuses on three core sectors—Energy, Mobility, and Sustainable Cities—and delivers consultancy across Sustainability and Environment, Digital, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Supervision, and Owner's Engineer services. It supports highly complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects worldwide, serving demanding clients who require flexibility, adaptability, and fast execution.

The Opportunity

Quadrante USA is expanding its presence in the Energy sector, and we are seeking a Lead Engineer to establish and lead our technical design delivery team in Houston, TX.

This is a hands-on, production-focused leadership role ideal for a technically strong engineer who also enjoys mentoring and building teams. The Lead Engineer will oversee engineering design and coordination for renewable generation (solar, wind), energy storage (BESS), transmission and distribution (T&D), and related infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with Quadrante's international teams in Europe and Latin America, ensuring technical excellence, alignment of standards, and a smooth exchange of best practices across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical execution of energy-sector projects, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of engineers to deliver project designs and documentation.
• Establish engineering processes, workflows, and quality assurance standards for the U.S. Energy Business Unit.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship, reviewing designs and ensuring adherence to Quadrante's methodologies.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to coordinate multidisciplinary projects and leverage global technical knowledge.
• Work with business development and management teams to plan staffing needs and align resources with project demand.
• Act as the technical representative for clients, utilities, and permitting agencies, ensuring effective communication and project coordination.
• Maintain a culture of collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement consistent with Quadrante's global values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 engineering consultancy.
• Proven technical background in one or more of the following areas: Solar PV, wind, or BESS projects, Transmission and Distribution (T&D) substations and overhead/underground lines, Data centers or other energy-intensive facilities
• Experience working across multiple U.S. states, familiar with varying regulatory and permitting frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams.
• Proficient in coordination with developers, utilities, EPC contractors and permitting agencies.
• Comfortable managing both technical design work and team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more U.S. states (multi-state preferred).
• Prior experience launching or scaling an engineering office or team.
• Familiarity with international collaboration and cross-office project delivery.
• Working knowledge in Spanish and/or Portuguese.