Engineering Team Lead

Engineering Team Lead Quanta Power Solutions, LLC Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Employee discount Pet insurance Qualifications Project team coordination Boiler Regulatory inspections Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Environmental permitting 7 years EHS Chemical Engineering Electrical generators Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Vendor management Technical documentation Engineering Regulatory compliance Power plant experience Mechanical Engineering Environmental compliance Technical report writing Improving operational efficiency Industrial equipment troubleshooting CMMS Wind energy Team development Hiring Supervising experience Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Decision making Performance Improvement (PI) Mentoring Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering Scope management Project management software Budgeting Environmental regulatory compliance Maintenance management Training & development Root cause analysis Senior level Electrical Engineering Regulatory audits Training Cross-functional collaboration Professional Engineer Cross-functional team management Leadership Communication skills Chemical engineering Regulatory compliance management Solar energy Cross-functional communication Performance evaluation

Full Job Description About Us:

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on. At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment. About this

Role:

Onsite:

M-F, 8AM-5PM 3500

Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35243

Reports To:

Barbara Cole Position Summary The Engineering Team Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of engineers and technical specialists supporting power generation facilities. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance by leading engineering activities related to maintenance, system optimization, regulatory compliance, and capital improvements. The position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, planning, and cross-functional coordination.

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team. Assign workloads, set priorities, and monitor performance against goals. Support hiring, training, performance reviews, and career development. Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies. Plant Engineering & Reliability Provide technical oversight for generation assets (gas, steam, solar, wind, or combined cycle). Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement root-cause corrective actions. Drive reliability, availability, and efficiency improvements across plant systems. Support outage planning, execution, and post-outage analysis. Projects & Continuous Improvement Lead small to mid-size capital projects and plant modifications. Coordinate with project controls, maintenance, and operations teams. Manage engineering scopes, schedules, budgets, and vendor performance. Implement process improvements to reduce downtime and operating costs. Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and permitting requirements (EPA, NERC, OSHA, etc.). Maintain engineering documentation, procedures, and technical standards. Participate in audits, inspections, and incident investigations. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with operations, maintenance, procurement, and leadership teams. Support long-term asset strategy, lifecycle planning, and budgeting. Provide technical reporting and performance metrics to management.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering field required. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Experience Typically 7-12+ years of experience in power generation or heavy industrial facilities. Prior experience leading engineers or technical teams strongly preferred. Demonstrated expertise in plant systems, maintenance strategies, and reliability engineering. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities. Knowledge of generation equipment such as turbines, boilers, generators, balance-of-plant systems, or renewable assets. Familiarity with CMMS, project management tools, and engineering software. Understanding of regulatory and safety requirements in power generation. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. Working Conditions Primarily plant or site-based environment. Occasional off-hours support during outages or emergencies. Periodic travel between facilities as needed.

What You'll Get:

Benefits Competitive Compensation 401(k) Retirement Plan Holiday Pay Paid Time Off (PTO) Comprehensive Health Coverage Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Tuition Assistance Employee Discount Program 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.