AI Engineer

Urban Ridge Supplies

Kitchener

Hybrid

CAD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedules
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)

Job summary

GEI is seeking an AI Engineer to develop AI solutions using pretrained models, Copilot technologies, and Azure-based tooling. You will build, deploy, and integrate AI capabilities into business workflows with a focus on security, scalability, and maintainability.

You will collaborate with solution architects and platform teams to productionize AI solutions, monitor performance, and ensure alignment with GEI standards across use cases.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of software engineering, incl. 1 year building Generative AI apps.
  • Experience with Generative AI LLMs and domain-specific tuning.
  • Proficiency in Python or PySpark, plus SQL or R.
  • Experience delivering AI/LLM solutions, preferably on Azure.
  • Familiarity with Azure AI library APIs and Databricks tools.
  • Knowledge of Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch; security in AI solutions.
  • AI ethics, bias mitigation, explainability, and responsible AI.
  • Azure or Databricks certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Build and deploy AI-based solutions using pretrained models and Copilot tech.
  • Design prompt flows, plugins, and orchestrations for Copilot Studio.
  • Integrate AI capabilities into business workflows and apps.
  • Securely integrate enterprise data sources and APIs.
  • Maintain and optimize Power BI dashboards for AI workflows.
  • Instrument AI solutions for telemetry, reliability, and cost control.
  • Provide troubleshooting and support for deployed AI solutions.
  • Identify risks and mitigation strategies with architects/platform teams.

Skills

Generative AI
LLMs
Python
PySpark
R
SQL
Azure
Azure AI
Databricks
Spark
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Security best practices
AI ethics
Solution development

Education

Azure AI Engineer Associate
Databricks ML Professional
Databricks Data Engineer Professional
Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Copilot Studio
Azure Functions
GP T APIs
Databricks Mosaic
Graph connectors

Job description

Description
Your role at GEI.

The AI Engineer is responsible for the development of AI solutions, typically leveraging pretrained models and copilots, to support GEI’s priority digital and AI initiatives. This role focuses on building, deploying, and integrating AI capabilities into business workflows in a secure, scalable, and maintainable manner.

The AI Engineer plays a hands-on role in active AI Solutions Factory use cases by implementing AI-based solutions, integrating enterprise data sources, and supporting solution reliability and performance. This role works closely with solution architects and platform teams to ensure AI solutions are production-ready, aligned with GEI standards, and capable of scaling across use cases.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties
  • Build and deploy AI-based solutions using pretrained models and Copilot technologies.
  • Design and implement prompt flows, plugins, and orchestrations using Copilot Studio and Azure Functions.
  • Integrate AI capabilities into business workflows and applications.
  • Integrate enterprise data sources securely, including APIs, Graph connectors, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and event-driven patterns.
  • Maintain and optimize Power BI dashboards that support AI-enabled workflows and insights.
  • Instrument AI solutions for telemetry, reliability, performance monitoring, and cost control.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for deployed AI solutions.
  • Identify implementation risks and support mitigation strategies in collaboration with architecture and platform teams.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 4+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1 year building Generative AI applications.
  • Experience with Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs), including solution development and fine-tuning for domain-specific tasks.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, PySpark, R, or SQL.
  • Experience delivering Generative AI (LLM) solutions, preferably on Azure.
  • Familiarity with Azure AI library APIs, including GPT, Codex, and DALL·E, and other frameworks (e.g., Databricks Mosaic) for integrating Generative AI into business workflows.
  • Knowledge of big data technologies such as Spark and Databricks; familiarity with TensorFlow and PyTorch is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Azure cloud services, including Azure AI Platform, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Azure Cognitive Services, and their integration with ML workflows.
  • Familiarity with AI ethics, bias mitigation, explainability techniques, and responsible AI practices.
  • Knowledge of security best practices for AI solutions, including data encryption, access control, and endpoint protection.
  • Prior experience implementing AI/ML solutions in professional services, engineering, or construction environments is a plus.
  • Azure or Databricks certifications (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Databricks ML Professional, Databricks Data Engineer Professional) are a plus.
We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Pay Range For This Position: CA$110,000.00– CA$150,000.00/year
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
  • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off ProgramRewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • And More…
Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands

Sedentary
x
Light
x
Medium
x
Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Occasional (0-35% of day)
Frequent (33-66% of day)
Continuous (67-100% of day)
Not Applicable
Sitting
x
Standing
x
Walking
x
Climbing
x
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
x
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
x
Carrying objects
x
Push/pull
x
Twisting
x
Bending
x
Reaching forward
x
Reaching overhead
x
Squat/kneel/crawl
x
Wrist position deviation
x
Pinching/fine motor skills
x
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
x
Taste or smell (taste=never)
x
Talk or hear
x
Accurate 20/40
Very Accurate 20/20
Not Applicable
Near Vision
x
Far Vision
x
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Color Discrimination
Minimal
Moderate
Accurate
Not Applicable
Depth perception
x
Hearing
x
Environmental Requirements
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
Reasonably Anticipated
Not Anticipated
Blood borne pathogens
x
Chemical
x
Airborne communicable diseases
x
Extreme temperatures
x
Radiation
x
Uneven surfaces or elevations
x
Extreme noise levels
x
Dust/particulate matter
x

Usual workday hours :
8
10
12
Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

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