DPR Construction
Principal AI Engineer
DPR Construction invites you to join as a Principal AI Engineer. This role is part of our AI & Data team, focusing on design and deployment of AI agents and copilots for the construction industry.
Responsibilities
Lead design of AI/ML infrastructures and platforms.
Own end‑to‑end AI projects – prompt engineering, workflow design, model deployment, A/B testing.
Provide technical leadership, mentor teams, set high technical standards.
Write code in Python, build APIs and microservices, integrate models into existing systems.
Stay current with AI technologies such as LLMs and agentic patterns.
Collaborate with cross‐functional teams – product, business, security.
Apply analytical skills to solve complex technical challenges.
Develop AI integration plans to enhance processes and productivity.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of AI solutions through best practices.
Qualifications
At least 3 years of software development, 2 years of generative AI with LLMs.
Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Experience with Retrieval‑Augmented Generation, agentic workflows, LLM training.
Experience with data connectors, API gateways, seamless system communication.
Expertise in AI tools – Copilot Studio, OpenAI, Semantic Kernels, Azure AI, Google Gemini, M365 Copilot, Anthropic, AWS.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps.
Strong Python programming and AI/ML frameworks.
Proficiency with vector databases, embedding models for retrieval.
Knowledge of knowledge graphs is a plus.
Strategic thinking and problem solving.
About DPR Construction DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, employee‑owned general contractor, specializing in complex and sustainable projects for advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR has become a multi‑billion‑dollar company with offices worldwide.
Location Houston, TX
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Responsibilities
Lead design of AI/ML infrastructures and platforms.
Own end‑to‑end AI projects – prompt engineering, workflow design, model deployment, A/B testing.
Provide technical leadership, mentor teams, set high technical standards.
Write code in Python, build APIs and microservices, integrate models into existing systems.
Stay current with AI technologies such as LLMs and agentic patterns.
Collaborate with cross‐functional teams – product, business, security.
Apply analytical skills to solve complex technical challenges.
Develop AI integration plans to enhance processes and productivity.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of AI solutions through best practices.
Qualifications
At least 3 years of software development, 2 years of generative AI with LLMs.
Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Experience with Retrieval‑Augmented Generation, agentic workflows, LLM training.
Experience with data connectors, API gateways, seamless system communication.
Expertise in AI tools – Copilot Studio, OpenAI, Semantic Kernels, Azure AI, Google Gemini, M365 Copilot, Anthropic, AWS.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps.
Strong Python programming and AI/ML frameworks.
Proficiency with vector databases, embedding models for retrieval.
Knowledge of knowledge graphs is a plus.
Strategic thinking and problem solving.
About DPR Construction DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, employee‑owned general contractor, specializing in complex and sustainable projects for advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR has become a multi‑billion‑dollar company with offices worldwide.
Location Houston, TX
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