SVP, Grid Modernization and Power Electronics

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Quanta Services is seeking a Senior Vice President, Grid Modernization and Power Electronics to serve as the executive leader of one of Quanta's highest-growth and most strategically critical business areas. Reporting directly to the President, this role is responsible for developing and executing Quanta's strategy across grid modernization, power electronics, energy storage, and related advanced grid technologies — areas that sit at the intersection of the energy transition and Quanta's core infrastructure capabilities. The Senior Vice President will lead and grow a portfolio of operating companies engaged in substation modernization, grid automation, FACTS devices, battery energy storage systems (BESS), power conversion, and transmission infrastructure — partnering closely with utility customers, government stakeholders, and technology partners to position Quanta as the premier contractor and services provider in this rapidly evolving segment. This is a highly visible executive role requiring deep technical understanding of the power grid, proven operational leadership at scale, and the ability to shape market strategy in a sector undergoing significant transformation.

Strategic Leadership & Market Development

• Develop and execute Quanta's segment strategy for grid modernization and power electronics, aligned with the energy transition, federal infrastructure investment, and utility customer priorities;
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities across grid automation, substation modernization, BESS, FACTS, power conversion, and emerging grid technologies;
• Shape Quanta's positioning with utility customers, independent power producers, co-ops, and federal and state energy agencies as a preferred execution partner for advanced grid infrastructure; and
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and market developments — including FERC orders, IRA incentives, DOE programs, and NERC reliability standards — and translate implications into actionable business strategy.

Operating Company Oversight & Performance

• Provide executive oversight of operating companies within the Grid Modernization and Power Electronics segment, driving accountability for safety, financial performance, and project execution;
• Lead operating company presidents and senior leadership teams, conducting regular business reviews and driving corrective action where performance gaps exist;
• Ensure operational best practices, safety culture, and quality standards are consistently applied across all operating companies; and
• Support operating company leaders in navigating complex project execution, customer challenges, and workforce development needs.

Financial Performance & P&L Ownership

• Own the segment's financial performance, including revenue growth, margin management, backlog development, and EBITDA targets;
• Lead annual operating planning and long-range financial forecasting for the segment;
• Partner with corporate Finance and business development teams on capital allocation, M&A evaluation, and investment decisions; and
• Drive profitable growth through disciplined bidding, contract risk management, and operational cost efficiency.

Customer & Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with major utility customers, transmission owners, ISOs/RTOs, government agencies, and technology partners;
• Represent Quanta in high-stakes customer negotiations, industry forums, and policy discussions related to grid modernization and clean energy infrastructure;
• Partner with business development teams to support major pursuits, frame teaming strategies, and differentiate Quanta's capabilities in competitive markets; and
• Serve as a recognized industry leader and spokesperson for Quanta in the grid modernization and power electronics space.

Safety & Risk Management

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all operating companies and project sites within the segment;
• Partner with EHS leadership to proactively identify and mitigate operational, safety, and project execution risks; and
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, contractual, and company safety and quality standards.

Talent & Organizational Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing executive leadership team across segment operating companies;
• Partner with Human Resources on succession planning, leadership development, and organizational design for the segment;
• Build workforce strategies that support the specialized technical and craft labor demands of grid modernization and power electronics work; and
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the segment.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field;
• 15 or more years of progressive leadership experience in power systems, grid infrastructure, or energy construction, with significant P&L responsibility at a senior or executive level;
• Deep technical knowledge of the electric power grid, including transmission and distribution infrastructure, substation systems, power electronics, and emerging grid technologies such as BESS, FACTS, and grid automation;
• Proven experience leading multi-site operations and executive leadership teams across complex, large-scale infrastructure businesses;
• Demonstrated track record of driving profitable growth, developing customer relationships, and executing strategy in a competitive infrastructure market;
• Strong understanding of utility customer dynamics, energy policy, and the regulatory environment governing grid infrastructure; and
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels — from craft workforce to C-suite and board-level stakeholders.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree or MBA preferred;
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and integration of operating companies in the energy or infrastructure sector preferred;
• Familiarity with federal energy programs including DOE Grid Resilience grants, IRA provisions, and FEMA infrastructure funding mechanisms preferred; and
• Experience operating within a large, decentralized, multi-operating-company organizational structure a plus.

Licenses / Certifications

Required:  N/A

Preferred:  Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes — this role provides executive oversight and leadership of operating company presidents and senior leadership teams across the Grid Modernization and Power Electronics segment.

Travel Requirements

Travels:  Yes

Percent of time:  40-50%, driven by operating company, customer, and industry engagement needs

Overnight required:  Yes

Physical Demands

Stationary Position:  Frequently

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching:  Seldom

Climb:  Seldom

Kneel:  Seldom

Grab:  Seldom

Bend:  Seldom

Lift/carry over:  Less than 10 LBS

Vision:  Constantly

Hearing:  Frequently

Working Conditions

Wet or Humid:  Seldom

Working near or on moving mechanical parts:  Seldom

Working near or on heavy machinery:  Seldom

Working in high places:  Seldom

Exposed to fumes or airborne particles:  Seldom

Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals:  N/A

Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions:  Seldom

Work with Electricity:  Seldom

Work with explosives:  N/A

Work on or near a source of radiation:  N/A

Loud noise conditions (above 87dB):  Seldom

Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions:  PPE required when visiting active job sites, substations, and operating company facilities

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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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 the Company's Human Resources department.

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.