AI Engineer

SUMMARY

Mortenson is seeking an AI Engineer to develop, test, and deploy AI solutions that enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and unlock new value across the enterprise and with project teams. The role involves integrating models and AI solutions into enterprise systems and field applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment between business needs and data architecture.

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, objectives, 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 (e.g., 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $85,300 - $128,000. Actual range varies based on location (Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), Mortenson's 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.)
• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S.