On-Site AI Engineer for Construction Tech & Analytics

M. J. Electric; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC, is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to place AI-driven solutions on construction projects.

You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with project managers, engineers, and field leaders to improve information flow, scheduling intelligence, risk detection, and reporting on multiple projects. You will design end-to-end AI-enabled processes, build dashboards and data pipelines, and mentor teams while translating field needs into practical applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical roles solving complex operational problems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% including extended stays on project sites nationwide.
• Databricks experience is a must.
• Experience building custom applications, dashboards, data integrations using AI-assisted tools.
• Fluency with modern AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot...).
• Strong technical aptitude: data analysis, scripting, automation, workflows.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication at all levels.
• Experience in electrical construction/infrastructure is a plus.
• Familiarity with PM tools (Procore, Primavera P6, Smartsheet) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand manual processes; match technology to business problems.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle: identify problems, prototype, iterate with users, deploy.
• Design and deploy scalable AI-forward solutions using modern tech.
• Build dashboards, automated reports, and data pipelines for real-time visibility.
• Maintain knowledge of LLM capabilities and AI stacks.
• Manage relationships across leadership, field teams, and corporate functions.
• Drive adoption of new tools and processes; mentor cross-functional teams.
• Bridge construction expertise with AI and technology.
• Translate field needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Databricks experience

Claude Code

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

AI tooling fluency

Scripting & automation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Construction tech/domain knowledge

Education

Background in engineering, CS, MIS, or construction management

Tools

Databricks

Claude Code

GitHub

Procore

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

M. J. Electric, LLC, is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to place AI-driven solutions on construction projects.

You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with project managers, engineers, and field leaders to improve information flow, scheduling intelligence, risk detection, and reporting on multiple projects. You will design end-to-end AI-enabled processes, build dashboards and data pipelines, and mentor teams while translating field needs into practical applications.