Corporate AI Specialist

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…