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McKim & Creed, Inc.

Corporate AI Specialist

McKim & Creed, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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What if you had the opportunity to do something you love and make a difference in people' lives at the same time? McKim & Creed is a company of People Helping People. And that's what gets us energized. That's why we're excited to get up and go to work every day.

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm with a reputation for extraordinary state‑of‑the‑art engineering and surveying services provided by exceptional employees. We have over 1,000 staff members in offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Delaware and Pennsylvania. If you want to work at a company where you can make a difference on day one, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

Position Overview As a Corporate AI Specialist, you will develop and implement AI‑driven solutions to optimize engineering workflows, enhance predictive modeling, and improve decision‑making across the enterprise. You'll collaborate with IT leadership, engineers, surveyors, project managers and corporate team members to bring intelligent automation and data insights into real‑world applications. These applications will be both internal and external client facing. This position can be located in any of our southeastern offices.

What to Expect Day‑to‑Day AI Solution Development & Implementation

Quickly develop, prototype, and implement selected project ideas

Develop a toolbox of AI tools that can be used to create AI‑based agents and applications

Develop client‑facing AI tools and workflows that can be integrated into project delivery

Platform Integration & Technical Enablement

Integrate AI tools with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and GIS platforms

Ensure compatibility of AI solutions with operational systems like SCADA, telemetry, CMMS, and CAD workflows

Analyze large datasets from sensors, drones, and IoT devices to inform engineering decisions

Work with internal technical teams to enable cloud‑based and on‑premise deployment pipelines

Communicate with team members about how selected AI tools may be applied to specific problems

Strategic Collaboration & Prioritization

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify AI opportunities across disciplines

Partner with leadership to prioritize the AI project backlog in alignment with business goals

Stay current with AI trends, tools, and use cases relevant to engineering and infrastructure

Assess cost-benefit of AI investments and maintain a roadmap of high-value initiatives

Education, Communication & Knowledge Sharing

Deliver Lunch & Learn sessions to organization staff about AI tools, workflows, and progress

Share initiative updates via presentations, emails, and dashboards for transparency and adoption

Document tool usage guides and deployment steps for reusability and handoff

Translate complex AI concepts into business and engineering‑relevant terms

Advocate for AI adoption through demos, internal showcases, and pilot programs

Collaborate with the Innovation Team as part of the 2030 Strategic Plan

What You'll Need

Demonstrated experience with AI development tools, data analytics and workflow automation tools in real‑world applications

Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Familiarity with engineering or infrastructure‑related software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat)

Hands‑on experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Comfortable working with large datasets and integrating tools into existing business processes

Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to train, coach, or onboard others on new tools and workflows

Active listener who can gather user needs, ask clarifying questions, and develop relevant solutions

Familiarity with databases, data modeling, and platforms such as Power BI

Awareness of system‑level security principles in the context of digital tools or connected infrastructure

Some overnight travel may be required

Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record

What Will Make You Stand Out Technical & Domain Expertise

Understanding of CAD/BIM workflows and opportunities for AI enhancement

Exposure to CMMS/EAMS or asset lifecycle management platforms

Integration of GIS platforms (e.g., Esri), spatial modeling, or site analytics

Experience optimizing document review and markup workflows (Bluebeam, Adobe)

Proficiency in developing or integrating AI/ML applications into cloud or hybrid environments

Familiarity with anomaly detection or cybersecurity standards (especially for OT systems)

Experience building or supporting internal decision‑support tools for engineering teams

Working knowledge of sustainability, operational efficiency, or infrastructure benchmarking

Communication & Collaboration

Skilled at translating complex AI/ML concepts into accessible, user‑friendly formats

Experience facilitating internal training or Lunch & Learn sessions

Strong documentation and storytelling capabilities (proposals, internal reports, or briefings)

Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, including clients, engineers, and senior leadership

Project Execution & Innovation

Demonstrated ability to identify scalable, repeatable AI use cases

Comfortable working independently and within cross‑disciplinary teams

Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple concurrent initiatives

Familiarity with agile/iterative development approaches or fast prototyping cycles

Passion for learning, testing new technologies, and tracking infrastructure trends

What We Offer Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):

All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned

Competitive pay & paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave

Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery

Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options

Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more

Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities

Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM! McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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