Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

GSI Environmental; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GSI Environmental Inc. in Houston seeks an innovative AI Engineer to design and deliver AI-powered applications, dashboards, and automation tools that boost productivity across the organization.

You will partner with technical project teams and corporate departments to identify workflows that can be automated, improved with AI, and integrated via APIs and cloud services. Hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, software engineering, data science, or related field.
• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, or AI agents.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, JavaScript, C# or similar languages.
• Experience building dashboards with PowerBI or Tableau.
• Experience integrating systems via APIs and cloud technologies.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications and tools.
• Build dashboards and BI solutions for leadership and project teams.
• Integrate systems via APIs and cloud services.
• Establish AI governance standards and promote responsible use.

Skills

Python

SQL

JavaScript

C#

PowerBI

Tableau

APIs

Cloud technologies

LLMs

Data governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

APIs

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Job description

Position Overview

GSI Environmental Inc. (GSI) seeks a highly innovative AI Engineer to join our growing team and help how artificial intelligence, automation, and modern business systems shape the way our firm operates. In this role, you will design and deliver AI-powered applications, automations, dashboards, and data-driven tools that boost productivity across every part of the organization.

You’ll partner closely with both our technical project teams and corporate departments to find where emerging technology can simplify workflows, sharpen decision‑making, and eliminate repetitive manual tasks. This is a rare opportunity to build a function from the ground up.

About Us

We are a privately held, employee‑owned company offering superior compensation, benefits, and professional development. GSI is highly respected nationally and internationally for the quality of its professional environmental services and the technically advanced projects it has completed over its 40years of operation. GSI leadership promotes a collaborative, fun, and growth‑oriented workplace, resulting in strong staff retention and high client satisfaction.

GSI employs cross‑disciplinary teams of environmental engineers and scientists focused on bringing innovative solutions to our clients’ toughest environmental challenges pertaining to water resources, air quality, land restoration, sustainability, renewable energy, ecological services, data science, toxicology, and energy and critical minerals production. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, GSI operates 13 offices across nine states, Texas, California, Colorado, Washington, Montana, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and NewYork, with additional remote staff located throughout the United States. Our talented staff of environmental professionals perform projects nationwide and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

AI & Application Development

• Design, develop, and deploy AI‑powered applications, assistants, and workflows that solve real business problems.
• Develop custom internal software, portals, and applications that improve operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new AI platforms, large language models (LLMs), and automation technologies, and rapidly prototype high‑value use cases.

Data, Analytics & Integration

• Build dashboards and business intelligence tools that deliver actionable insight to leadership and project teams.
• Integrate business and technical systems through APIs, databases, and cloud services.
• Support data management, reporting, and analytics initiatives—including work with scientific, financial, and regulatory data.

Automation & Enablement

• Create automated workflows that reduce manual effort and streamline business processes.
• Train and support employees in adopting new AI tools, and champion a culture of practical, responsible AI use.

Governance & Strategy

• Develop AI governance standards and best practices that ensure secure, ethical, and responsible use of emerging technologies—particularly important given GSI’s confidential client, litigation, and government project data.
• Partner with IT and leadership to establish a long‑term technology and innovation roadmap.

Location

This position is preferably based at or near one of GSI’s offices, with our Houston headquarters as the ideal location. Hybrid or remote arrangements will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Ability to develop software applications, automation tools, business intelligence solutions, or AI‑enabled technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, AI agents, or machine learning technologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, JavaScript, C#, or similar languages.
• Experience building dashboards and analytics with PowerBI, Tableau, or comparable platforms.
• Experience integrating systems via APIs, databases, and cloud technologies.
• Strong grasp of data architecture, security, governance, and software development best practices.
• Proven ability to translate complex business problems into practical technology solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerBI) or similar low‑code tools—GSI is a Microsoft365 environment.
• Experience building LLM/RAG applications, document automation, or AI assistants for knowledge work.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying current with rapidly evolving AI technologies.