AI Engineer

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The AI Engineer supports the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions that enhance the way Blattner’s utility-scale renewable energy projects are designed, planned, and built. This role focuses on building and maintaining models, applications, and pipelines that enable data-driven decision making across the enterprise. This role executes against established AI engineering standards, reference architectures, and delivery practices defined by the AI Innovation & Delivery team. The AI Engineer contributes technical input and implements approved designs, partnering with IT, data teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Builds, tests, and deploys components of AI/ML models and applications (features, services, pipelines) that support renewable energy planning, forecasting, construction optimization, and operational insights, under guidance and within established patterns and standards.
• Implements components of MLOps workflows including data pipelines, packaging, versioning, monitoring, and model retraining.
• Collaborates with IT and data teams to ensure AI solutions follow security, integration, and performance requirements.
• Breaks down requirements into well-defined technical tasks; implements approved technical designs and contributes implementation-level input during design reviews.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 2 or more years of professional experience in Machine Learning, AI Engineering, or related fields.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience developing AI/ML solutions and supporting deployment to cloud environments (Azure preferred), working within established engineering and security standards.
• Proficiency with Python, APIs, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, XGBoost, Langchain, Tensorflow, LlamaIndex, etc.)
• Understanding of data engineering concepts, cloud services, and enterprise integration patterns.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

 

$91,419.00 - $132,558.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

 

WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. 

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