Lead AI Engineer

Blattner

. Own end-to-end technical architecture and delivery of a core software platform, from prototype through production and long-term enhancement .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAvon • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $133,847 - $194,078 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end technical architecture and delivery of AI solutions, with a strong focus on production LLM applications and integration with enterprise systems. Proven ability to establish engineering standards and provide technical direction to cross-functional teams.

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End-To-End Technical ArchitectureProduction LLM Application DevelopmentAI Integration with Enterprise SystemsCloud and Data Platform ExpertiseTechnical Direction for AI Teams

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningAI EngineeringLLM Application PatternsData Retrieval TechniquesTool OrchestrationModel EvaluationCloud PlatformsAzure AI FoundryDatabricksSystematic Evaluation

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreSalesforceBluebeamERP SystemsMicrosoft Fabric

Industry Keywords

Technical ArchitectureAI SolutionsEngineering StandardsCost MonitoringHuman-In-The-Loop Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end technical architecture and delivery of a core software platform, from prototype through production and long-term enhancement
Build production LLM and agentic applications, including retrieval over project and construction data, agent and tool orchestration, evaluation harnesses, context engineering, and human-in-the-loop review paths
Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems of record, including Procore, Salesforce, Bluebeam, ERP and finance systems, and Microsoft Fabric
Establish engineering standards across the AI team, including repository structure, testing and model evaluation, release process, observability, consumption and cost monitoring, and security review
Serve as senior technical owner of Blattner’s core AI platform and remain accountable for adoption and operating costs
Partner closely with a Senior AI Product Manager
Provide technical direction to AI Engineers, Data Engineers, and Full Stack Application Developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
8 or more years of applicable professional experience in Machine Learning, AI Engineering, or related fields
Production experience with LLM application patterns: retrieval, agents and tool use, MCP or comparable tool-calling frameworks, and systematic evaluation
Deep understanding of cloud and data platforms
Azure and Databricks preferred, including Azure AI Foundry
Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency; candidates must hold valid, independent, non-expired work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid work authorization)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!