Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Job overview

The Forward Deployed AI Engineer role is listed in Durham, NC, with no remote arrangement stated; compensation is not specified. The engineer works with Skanska’s professional service groups, construction project teams, and Digital Team colleagues to deliver AI-enabled improvements. Skanska builds infrastructure and facilities intended to contribute to society and the environment. The role translates business processes and needs into practical AI solutions, from prototypes through deployment. By integrating tools, data, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, the engineer helps teams adopt secure solutions with measurable business impact and informs the AI roadmap.

What you'll do

• Work with professional service groups, construction project teams, and Digital Team colleagues to understand processes and deliver AI-enabled improvements
• prototype, build, and deploy solutions using Microsoft Copilot/Cowork, Claude, vendor AI tools and agents, and custom applications
• extract value from unstructured data
• integrate secure APIs and cloud infrastructure
• contribute value and feasibility input to the AI roadmap
• support responsible AI, adoption, and business impact.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forward deployed ai engineer

artificial intelligence

python

sql

azure

rest apis

oauth 2.0

unstructured data

construction technology

skanska

durham nc

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k)
• bonus program
• employee ownership program
• personalized support and career development.

Why this role

Requires 3+ years using Python and SQL; 2+ years with Azure or similar cloud infrastructure, unstructured-data repositories, and SDLC practices, REST APIs, and OAuth 2.0. Sponsorship is not offered; background check required.

About the employer

Skanska is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.