Responsible AI Engineer for Civic Solutions

Zel Technologies LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) immediate vesting with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonuses for performance

Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment

Educational assistance and special training programs

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave

Health and fitness reimbursement

Employee discounts on various services and products

Job summary

Zel Technologies LLC is seeking an AI Specialist located in Virginia Beach to enhance municipal operations through innovative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and deploy AI applications while ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines.

This role requires strong technical expertise and collaboration with various city departments to identify operational needs and translate them into effective AI solutions. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• 2–5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, data science, or advanced analytics.
• Experience with data modeling, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI models, tools, and applications that support city operations.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for AI‑enabled improvements.
• Monitor AI systems in production, retrain models as needed, and maintain documentation for transparency and auditability.

Skills

Python

SQL

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit Learn

Education

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

4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Cloud-based AI services (Azure AI, AWS AI, Google Cloud AI)

Job description

Zel Technologies LLC is seeking an AI Specialist located in Virginia Beach to enhance municipal operations through innovative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and deploy AI applications while ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines.

This role requires strong technical expertise and collaboration with various city departments to identify operational needs and translate them into effective AI solutions. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.