We’re looking for a hands-on problem solver and forward thinker who’s excited to shape how AI transforms the way we work. The AI Innovation Engineer will take the lead in bringing our 4 + 1 AI Strategy to life—building tools, testing ideas, and turning business challenges into practical, measurable solutions.
This role is perfect for someone who loves to experiment, collaborate, and deliver outcomes that truly make a difference. Sound like you? Let’s get started.
- Create AI solutions the business uses: agents, skills, retrieval, documentation and automation. Some you build directly; some you shape alongside partners and vendors who build with us.
Work side by side with company experts across the divisions, turning their hard problems into practical AI solutions.
Evaluate and integrate modern AI tooling: track what is new, run quick trials, and bring the tools that earn their place into how the team and the divisions work.
Enable others: set and share best practices, review work, and coach the division-embedded people creating their own AI solutions.
- Roughly 3–5 years of software or data engineering experience, with 1–3 years of hands-on AI/LLM work. Strong recent graduates with a real portfolio of AI work are encouraged to apply.
- Hands-on AI engineering: LLM applications, retrieval, agents, prompt and tool design, evaluation. You deliver in production, not just prototype.
- Exposure to software and data engineering fundamentals: Python, APIs, data handling, version control, production discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication. You can explain your work to a non-engineer, document it so others can use it, and walk a team through doing it themselves.
- You enjoy working alongside other people and raising their level. This seat partners with the divisions and enables others, so that has to be something you like, not tolerate.
- Pragmatism: you know when to build, when to use a vendor solution, and when good-enough is enough.
- Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.
This is your chance to sit at the intersection of technology, data, and innovation—helping Power Design push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI. You’ll work with smart, motivated people who are passionate about using technology to make construction smarter, safer, and more connected.
At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of software or data engineering experience
- 1-3 years of hands-on AI/LLM engineering experience
- Hands-on experience building LLM applications, retrieval, agents, prompt and tool design, and evaluation (production delivery)
- Proficiency in Python and working with APIs
- Experience with data handling and production discipline (version control, deployment practices)
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document and explain to non-engineers
- Ability and willingness to collaborate, coach, and enable division-embedded teams
- Pragmatism in solution approach (build vs. vendor, tradeoffs)
- Demonstrate and uphold company core values (integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, growth)
Power Design, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Power Design, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Power Design, Inc..
-
Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage are broadly offered in employer materials and postings. Feedback suggests access is comprehensive, with specifics varying by plan tier and role.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On-site amenities like a free fitness center with trainers, wellness resources, and an onsite café at the St. Petersburg campus are emphasized. Feedback suggests additional perks such as Care.com memberships, discounts, and frequent company events enhance the package.
-
Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented offerings include Care.com memberships and a scholarship program for employees’ children. Feedback suggests these benefits complement standard coverage and development programs.
Power Design, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Power Design’s integrated approach to design and construction is what sets us apart. As a full-service, design-build MEP Contractor and Systems Integrator, we’re disruptors in the construction industry while grounded in our core values; supporting work-life balance and a unique culture for our staff over the last 31 years. Power Design’s commitment to innovation and creating exceptional experiences spans as wide as our coast-to-coast presence and 40-acre national campus. Navigating waves of change is what we’re all about, so even during challenging times, our award-winning technology, dedication to training, holistic outlook and unparalleled leadership are what make us built to last.
