Lead Engineer; Manager

Overview

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, 3

Drivers, Ecoprogresso and Ambconsult creating a powerful new entity aimed at leading sustainable engineering across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Africa.

Quadrante employs about 1300 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 130 million euros.

The Group's value proposal hinges on three major sectors - Energy, Mobility and Sustainable Cities - and offers consultancy services in Sustainability and Environment, Digital, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Supervision and Owner’s Engineer for highly complex and multidisciplinary infrastructures located anywhere in the world, for highly demanding customers, and in which flexibility, ability to adapt to conditions, and speed of delivery are relevant factors.

The Group sells Confidence.

The Opportunity

The Opportunity details below are unchanged from the original description.

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 upstate NY.

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  .
• Minimum of 8 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.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. electrical codes and standards (including IEEE, NFPA 70 / NEC, etc.), with the ability to guide, review, and mentor engineering teams to ensure full regulatory compliance and high-quality electrical design.
• 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• 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.

• The opportunity to build and lead Quadrante’s Energy Business Unit in the U.S. from the ground up.
• A dynamic,
  international work environment
  , with close collaboration between teams in Europe and Latin America.
• A role that combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and team-building
  .
• Competitive compensation, flexible hybrid schedule, and career growth within a global organization committed to sustainable engineering.