AI Platform Engineer at Mortenson Construction

Robbinsdale, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

128000.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Platform Engineering, DevOps, AI/ML Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, CI/CD Tools, MLOps Practices, Distributed Systems, Security Best Practices, AI Governance, Infrastructure Automation, Performance Monitoring, Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Data Integration, Observability

Industry

Construction

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 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 field 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 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. #LI-JY1 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. ABOUT MORTENSON As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let’s Redefine Possible® Equal Employment Opportunity Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. Other Items to Note Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Responsibilities

The AI Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure for AI solutions at Mortenson. This includes ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms for model training, deployment, and monitoring.