AI and Data Science Specialist

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with 100% vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. in Tallahassee, Florida is seeking an AI & Data Science Specialist to join the FDOT client team.

This full-time, on-site role will embed at the client office five days a week, collaborating with industry experts to solve complex business challenges using data science, machine learning, and AI. You will design, develop, deploy AI/ML solutions, build AI-powered tools, develop dashboards using Power BI, mentor junior team members, and communicate findings to clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (data science, CS, engineering, mathematics, statistics, AI/ML).
• 5+ years in data science, analytics, AI, or ML (4+ with Master’s).
• Experience designing, building, deploying AI/ML solutions in production.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industry experts to solve business challenges using data science, ML, and AI.
• Collect, organize, and analyze structured and unstructured data for trends and insights.
• Design, develop, and deploy ML models and predictive analytics solutions.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

LLMs

Data science

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science/CS/engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a AI & Data Science Specialist to join our team in Tallahassee, FL. This position will be embedded full-time, 5 days a week at the FDOT client office.

• Collaborate with industry experts to solve complex business challenges using data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Collect, organize, and analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Design, develop, optimize, and deploy machine learning models and predictive analytics solutions.
• Develop AI applications, including generative AI solutions leveraging LLMs such as GPT, Claude, and Gemini.
• Build AI-powered tools including AI Copilots, chatbots, RAG systems, AI agents, NLP applications, computer vision solutions, and predictive analytics tools.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI or similar technologies.
• Support data and AI strategy development while working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior team members and communicate technical findings to clients, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Utilize cloud technologies including Azure and/or AWS to support AI and analytics solutions.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and client engagements while supporting successful project delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, AI, or machine learning (4+ years with a Master's degree), or 3+ years of direct AI/ML application development experience.
• Experience designing, building, and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI technologies.
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience building AI Copilots, chatbots, RAG systems, AI agents, NLP solutions, computer vision applications, or predictive analytics tools.
• Experience with databases, SQL, Power BI and/or Tableau, and cloud platforms including Azure or AWS.
• Strong technical writing, communication, presentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and work effectively in a collaborative, client‑focused environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation, quality, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Rewards & benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long‑term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $115,000 - $130,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.

We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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