AI Engineer

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking an AI Engineer that will play a key role in developing, testing, and deploying AI solutions that enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and unlock new value across the enterprise and with project teams. This role will integrate models and AI solutions into enterprise systems and field applications, working closely with cross-functional teams, to ensure alignment between business needs and data architecture, defining data models for specific focus areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Test and evaluate AI solutions and functionalities within and beyond enterprise solutions

• Translate business requirements into business-ready AI solutions

• Collaborate with business partners, presenting goals, objective and findings to non-technical audiences to promote innovation aligned with R&D efforts of the organization

• Work with structured and unstructured data from construction platforms (eg. Procore, Autodesk)

• Partner with Data Solutions to apply reusable components and pipelines to support and implement scalable AI solutions for team members, supporting domain experts across ITS and operations

• Ensure AI solutions meet Mortenson’s standards for security, privacy, and responsible use

• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

• (If applicable) All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related field. 

• 2+ years in experience in AI/ML engineering or applied data science

• Prior work in construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate development, preferred

• Experience with LLMs, multimodal models, or generative AI (eg. Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex)

• Familiarity with agent frameworks, agentic workflows, and knowledge graph, preferred

• Strong proficiency in Python, ML frameworks, PowerBI, and data tools

• Exposure to enterprise construction platforms or solutions (eg. Procore, Autodesk, Oracle)

• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

• Ability to travel up to 15%

• Driver’s license required

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage 
• Dental plan 
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance  
• Gym Membership Discount Program  

The base pay range for this role is $85,300 - $128,000.. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%). If applicable: This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. 

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Please make note: 

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.