AI Engineer

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,700 - 125,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discount program

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm based in Minneapolis is seeking an AI Engineer. This position involves developing and deploying AI solutions to enhance decision-making and automate workflows. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field and possess 2+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering or applied data science required.
• Experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate development preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate AI solutions and functionalities.
• Translate business requirements into AI solutions.
• Collaborate with business partners to present findings.
• Work with structured and unstructured data from construction platforms.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

Data Analysis

PowerBI

Active Listening

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Google Vertex

Procore

Autodesk

Job description

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Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an AI Engineer that will play a key role in developing, testing, and deploying AI solutions that enhance decision‑making, automate workflows, and unlock new value across the enterprise and with project teams. This role will integrate models and AI solutions into enterprise systems and field applications, working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between business needs and data architecture, defining data models for specific focus areas.

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
• (If applicable) All other duties as assigned

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 include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401(k) 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

Base pay range for this role is $83,700 – $125,600. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%; Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%; Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our 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.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology; Industries: Construction