Agentic AI Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic and fast-evolving team that is building next-generation AI-based tools and agent systems for the construction Industry. Our AI and Data Team is focused on designing intelligent AI agents and copilots using modern AI/ML techniques.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, data engineers, and technical leads, to ensure alignment between business needs and data architecture and define data models for specific focus areas.

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end Gen AI solutions - develop, refine, and implement advanced Gen AI models and ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Develop and execute comprehensive plans to integrate AI technologies into business processes, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and boosting employee productivity.
• Utilize Python and other data manipulation languages proficiently to prepare and manipulate data.
• Understand the business requirements and translate into Gen AI solution design that successfully meets the business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, present findings to non-technical audiences and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of AI solutions by implementing best practices for AI model development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Drive innovation by exploring new AI applications and solutions that can benefit the enterprise, leading research and development efforts to keep DPR at the forefront of AI technology.
• Follow the roadmap for AI initiatives, ensuring they align with organizational goals and show measurable impact.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with Software Development, Machine Learning.
• At least 2 years of experience Generative AI, specifically with Large Language Models (LLM).
• Experience with generative AI concepts such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic workflows, training LLMs with structured and unstructured data sets.
• Experience with Data Connectors and API gateways that support seamless communication between systems.
• Deep subject matter expertise in AI technologies, including but not limited to Copilot Studio, OpenAI, Semantic Kernels, Azure AI Foundry, Google Gemini, Microsoft 365, and M365 Copilot or Anthropic or AWS platforms.
• Familiarity with Cloud computing skills.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with AI/ML frameworks.
• Proficiency in vector databases and embedding models for retrieval tasks.
• Understanding of Knowledge Graph is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong communicator with the ability to present ideas clearly and influence stakeholders - with a passion for enabling data-driven transformation.

Work Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a computer screen.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Occasional domestic travel, via airplane, will be required for meetings.

This is a hybrid role with most time being spent working from home. Attendance at important meetings and events at the local DPR office is required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.