Technology Enablement Specialist

Ieasafety; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Environmental Assessment, Inc. (IEA) in Minnesota is seeking a Technology Enablement Specialist to strengthen our technology infrastructure, AI capabilities, and internal systems.

You will work on research, design, development, support, and implementation of tools that improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience. You will collaborate with leadership to align priorities and drive automation, AI workflows, and system integrations across the organization, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IT and AI experience.
• Experience with AI agents and AI models.
• Strong Microsoft 365 and cloud-based systems experience.
• Ability to write code and perform system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal IT support for staff.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, systems, and platforms.
• Build AI agents and automation workflows.
• Develop AI-enabled productivity tools and integrations.
• Maintain connectivity and integration across systems.

Skills

IT support

AI tools

Microsoft 365

Coding

Tools

Automation tools

AI platforms

Cloud tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Embark on an exciting career journey with the Institute for Environmental Assessment, Inc. (IEA)! We are on the lookout for a vibrant, motivated individuals to join our team inTechnology Enablement Specialist. In this role, you will step into a dynamic position where we prioritize your growth and success through comprehensive training and continuous coaching.

As a leading environmental, health, and safety (EHS) consulting firm headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, IEA operates across the state with satellite offices located in Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, Brainerd, and Virginia. We cater to the diverse EHS needs of both public and private organizations, spanning school districts, colleges, cities, counties, hospitals, and various industrial sectors.

Our mission is to care for our clients, people, and business by continually striving to improve. Guided by unwavering values, we operate with integrity and respect for others. We believe in cultivating a work environment that encourages personal growth, innovation, and opportunities, ultimately leading to shared success. Through these principles, we strive to make a positive impact on the communities we serve and contribute to a healthier, safer space for all.

The Technology Enablement Specialist is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for strengthening IEA’s technology infrastructure, AI capabilities, and internal systems. This position supports both operational stability and innovation by building, integrating, and improving the tools that power daily work across the organization.

This role works closely with the Senior Director to align priorities, initiatives, and execution. The Technology Enablement Specialist is responsible for research, design, development, support, and implementation of approved systems, tools, automations, and AI solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide internal IT support for both field staff and office-based associates
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, systems, and platform issues
• Systems configuration, optimization, and support
• Build AI agents and automation workflows
• Develop AI-enabled productivity tools
• Build automation and integrations
• Maintain connectivity and integration across systems and platforms
• Support training and user adoption of systems and platforms
• Coordinate with external technology partners and service providers
• Experience with AI tools and AI models
• Ability to write code
• Systems integration experience
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud-based systems, including cloud integration, collaboration tools, and integration with automation and AI workflows

Education and Experience Requirements

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of related IT and AI experience

Travel

Travel is primarily Minnesota during the business day.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting at a workstation. Position also requires standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, and reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities as a part of the job tasks.
• Hearing and speech communication with office staff and clients in person and over telephone/computer/conference calls.
• Sedentary/light activities. May be required to lift or move items (typically 10-15lbs) occasionally.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by associates assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Associates may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as requested by their manager.

The salary for this position is $70,000

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of IEA not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.