AI Engineer

Loenbro

Westminster (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company x%

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking an AI Engineer who actively builds, experiments, and learns in the AI space within a construction and operations environment. The role welcomes individuals early in their career who have completed personal projects or coursework and are eager to deploy AI tools in real-world settings.

Expect to start with self-contained AI tools and workflows, growing into deeper system integration over time, collaborating with IT innovation leadership and operations teams across multiple

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field.
2+ years of exposure to data-related work — analytics, BI, data entry systems, or supporting data-driven teams.
1+ year of active hands-on experience with AI tools, platforms, or APIs.
Working experience with Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and/or Google Gemini.
A portfolio of AI projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy lightweight AI-powered tools to improve operational efficiency across construction and business functions.
Partner with field teams, operations, and business stakeholders to identify manual, repetitive, or high-friction processes and translate them into AI-driven solutions.
Develop and iterate on prompt engineering strategies to ensure outputs from large language models are accurate and useful.
Prototype and test AI workflows using LLM APIs, automation platforms (e.g., Make, Zapier, Power Automate), and custom scripts.
Build self-contained AI solutions (chatbots, internal assistants, workflow automations) delivering value with minimal system dependencies.
Integrate AI tools with internal and third-party systems using APIs for scalable workflows.
Create dashboards or simple apps enabling non-technical users to interact with AI-driven solutions.
Monitor, evaluate, and improve AI tool performance, including accuracy, reliability, and adoption.
Document workflows and processes to support scalability and maintenance.

Skills

AI concepts

Prompt engineering

Communication

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Claude API

OpenAI API

Google Gemini

Microsoft Copilot

Make

n8n

Zapier

Power Automate

Job description

Job Title: AI Engineer
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Information Technology
Location: Dallas, TX; Gilbert, AZ; Centennial, CO; Westminster, CO Reports to: IT Innovation Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
FLSA Classification: Exempt

Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization.
The company does not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

Loenbro is looking for a motivated AI Engineer who is actively building, experimenting, and learning in the AI space. This is an excellent opportunity for someone earlier in their career who has already gotten their hands dirty — whether through personal projects, coursework, or professional work — and is excited to bring AI tools to life in a real-world construction and operations environment. You may start by building self-contained AI tools and workflows, growing into deeper system integration over time.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy lightweight AI-powered tools and applications to improve operational efficiency across construction and business functions
Partner with field teams, operations, and business stakeholders to identify manual, repetitive, or high-friction processes and translate them into AI-driven solutions
Develop and iterate on prompt engineering strategies to ensure consistent, accurate, and useful outputs from large language models (LLMs)
Prototype and test AI workflows using tools such as LLM APIs, automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, Power Automate), and custom scripts
Build self-contained AI solutions (e.g., chatbots, internal assistants, workflow automations) that deliver immediate value without heavy system dependencies
Integrate AI tools with internal and third-party systems using APIs to enable scalable and connected workflows
Create dashboards, interfaces, or simple applications that allow non-technical users to easily interact with AI-driven solutions
Monitor, evaluate, and improve AI tool performance, including output accuracy, reliability, and user adoption
Implement guardrails and validation processes to mitigate hallucinations, ensure data integrity, and support responsible AI usage
Document workflows, tools, and processes to support scalability, maintainability, and team adoption
Stay current on emerging AI tools, platforms, and best practices; proactively recommend new technologies or approaches to the business
Support the evolution from standalone AI tools toward more integrated systems, contributing to long‑term AI architecture and strategy
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, data, and business teams to align AI initiatives with broader technology and operational goals
Demo solutions, gather feedback, and rapidly iterate to improve usability and business impact

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field
2+ years of exposure to data-related work — whether through analytics, business intelligence, data entry systems, reporting, or supporting data-driven teams
1+ year of active, hands‑on experience working with AI tools, platforms, or APIs in a professional or personal capacity
Working experience with Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and/or Google Gemini
A portfolio of AI projects is strongly preferred — show us what you’ve built: a workflow, an app, a chatbot, a prompt system, anything that demonstrates initiative and results

Preferred:

Solid prompt engineering skills — you understand how to structure prompts, iterate, and get reliable outputs
Experience building AI-powered tools or lightweight applications using LLM APIs (Claude API, OpenAI API, or similar)
Exposure to workflow automation platforms such as Make, n8n, Zapier, or Microsoft Power Automate
Familiarity with no-code/low-code AI tools and the judgment to know when to use them vs. write custom code

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Hybrid office-based with flexibility for remote work as approved
Occasional support for field teams and job sites
Travel requirements: minimal

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Life and disability insurance
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by: