AI Apprentice

Texas GovLink, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Cafeteria plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Texas GovLink, Inc. in Austin seeks a contract AI Apprentice to join a technical services team supporting TxDOT. The role focuses on evaluating AI trends, developing AI/ML models, and designing data pipelines under supervision.

Responsibilities include creating reports, collaborating across teams, and supporting governance and POC initiatives. Local candidates in Austin or nearby areas are preferred for this contract opportunity.

Qualifications

• Typically 1-3 years of academic, internship, or entry-level experience in AI, data science, software engineering, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of common concepts, tools, and practices
• Works under guidance using established processes and standards
• Does not typically exercise independent production decision making
• Coursework toward or completion of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied analytics

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating emerging AI trends, tools, and vendor solutions against defined business use cases
• Contribute to the development of AI/ML models and prototype applications for prioritized use cases
• Help design and document data and AI pipelines that integrate with existing systems
• Create reports, analyses, and presentations that communicate findings and outcomes clearly
• Collaborate with data, engineering, software development, and governance teams
• Assist in identifying and assessing AI opportunities across supported divisions
• Create proofs of concept (POCs) and pilots for AI and automation use cases
• Researching, maintaining documentation, analyzing findings, and preparing reports for AI initiatives
• Supporting AI governance activities, developing risk assessments, and maintaining compliance documentation
• Assessing vendor AI capabilities and emerging AI technologies
• Maintaining and supporting AI applications developed for the divisions
• Contributing to AI modernization initiatives in divisions such as AVN, MRD, RTI, RRD
• Serving as Administrators for enterprise applications

Skills

Python

OOP concepts

Version control

Data analysis

Data migration

Model development

Software development

Testing concepts

Education

CS/DS/Engineering degree in progress

Tools

Airflow

Prefect

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Office Location: 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744

Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas.**

Job Description

We are currently seeking a contract AI Apprentice to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Responsibilities

The AI Apprenticeship Program establishes a sustainable and governed pathway for developing entry-level AI talent in support of TxDOT's AI Strategic Plan. Under supervision, the intern will:

• Assist in evaluating emerging AI trends, tools, and vendor solutions against defined business use cases
• Contribute to the development of AI/ML models and prototype applications for prioritized use cases
• Help design and document data and AI pipelines that integrate with existing systems
• Create reports, analyses, and presentations that communicate findings and outcomes clearly
• Collaborate with data, engineering, software development, and governance teams

An AI Apprentice will also provide direct support for Planning & Administration team in the following areas:

• Assisting TPOs in identifying and assessing AI opportunities across supported divisions.
• Creating proofs of concept (POCs) and pilots for AI and automation use cases.
• Researching, maintaining documentation, analyzing findings, and preparing reports for AI initiatives.
• Supporting AI governance activities, developing risk assessments, and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Assessing vendor AI capabilities and emerging AI technologies.
• Maintaining and supporting AI applications developed for the divisions.
• Contributing to AI modernization initiatives in divisions such as AVN, MRD, RTI, RRD, and other business areas exploring automation opportunities.
• Serving as Administrators for enterprise applications.

Minimum Years of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Typically, 1-3 years of academic, internship, or entry-level experience in AI, data science, software engineering, or a related field
• Possesses foundational knowledge of common concepts, tools, and practices
• Works under guidance using established processes and standards
• Does not typically exercise independent production decision making

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts
• Experience with version control
• Exposure to data analysis, data migration, and basic model development
• Understanding of basic software development and testing concepts
• Coursework toward or completion of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied analytics

1-3 years of:

• Academic, internship, or entry-level experience in AI, data science, software engineering, or a related field

Preferred (Optional):

• Data pipelines (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, or cloud-native equivalents)
• Cloud platforms or AI services (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
• Containerization concepts (Docker)

Company Overview

attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (TGL shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check.

Texas GovLink is an equal opportunities employer.