AI Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm located in Vaughan seeks an AI Engineer to develop and deploy AI solutions, integrating them into business processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Generative AI applications and relevant programming skills. This position offers a competitive salary range from CA$110,000.00 to CA$150,000.00 annually, comprehensive benefits, and encourages professional growth through various development programs.

Benefits

Market-Competitive Compensation

Annual Performance Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Well-Being Program

Flexible Work Arrangements

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Holidays

Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder

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.
• Familiarity with AI ethics, bias mitigation, and explainability techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy AI-based solutions using pretrained models and Copilot technologies.
• Integrate AI capabilities into business workflows and applications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for deployed AI solutions.

Skills

Generative AI application development

Programming in Python, PySpark, R, or SQL

Integrating enterprise data sources

Maintaining Power BI dashboards

Experience with Azure AI library APIs

Knowledge of big data technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Azure

Power BI

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Location: Vaughan, ON, Canada

Date Posted: Jan 13, 2026

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About GEI

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 sitehere .

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
• 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 Program
• Rewards 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

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

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

x

Reaching forward

x

Reaching overhead

x

x

x

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

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

x

Hearing

x

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

x

Chemical

x

x

Extreme temperatures

x

Radiation

x

Uneven surfaces or elevations

x

x

Dust/particulate matter

x

Other (exposure risks):

x

8

10

12

Other work hours

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