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AI Engineer
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What they do
An Artificial Intelligence Engineer develops, tests, and deploys artificial intelligence models. May work closely with data software engineers and data professionals to train and implement AI models into existing systems or develop new applications.
$137,984 / year median in Minnesota
Job Description
View More Jobs AI Engineer MN, United States (Hybrid) Job Description AI Platform Engineer SUMMARY The AI Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure that powers Mortenson's AI solutions. This role ensures scalable, secure, and high-performing AI platforms, enabling rapid experimentation and reliable deployment of models. It is critical to Mortenson's 2026 priorities: AI readiness, governed delivery, and enterprise-scale adoption.
Hiring Locations:
Minneapolis, MN Please make note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.RESPONSIBILITIES
Platform Architecture & Scalability Design and implement AI platform architecture that supports model training, deployment, and monitoring at scale. Optimize compute, storage, and networking for performance and cost efficiency. Infrastructure Automation & CI/CD Build automated pipelines for model deployment and infrastructure provisioning. Ensure seamless integration with Mortenson's enterprise systems and Microsoft Fabric-based data mesh. Security & Governance Implement security best practices for AI platforms, including identity management, encryption, and compliance monitoring. Ensure adherence to Mortenson's AI governance standards (privacy, security, ethical use). Performance Monitoring & Reliability Establish observability for AI workloads (metrics, logs, alerts). Maintain 99.9% uptime and rapid recovery for critical AI services. Collaboration & Support Partner with AI Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Data Scientists, and Operations teams to enable efficient workflows. Provide technical documentation and guidance for platform usage and best practices.QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline and/ or equivalent experience 3+ years in platform engineering, DevOps, and/or AI/ML infrastructure roles Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools Strong understanding of MLOps practices and distributed systems.Preferred:
Experience in AEC/construction technology environments. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and enterprise data integration. Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and security best practices.A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage Dental plan 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources Tuition reimbursement Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program The base pay range for this role is $85,300- $128,000 and is located in MN (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL
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