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Buro Happold is seeking an AI/ML Automation Deployment Specialist to join our talented and inclusive hybrid Engineering team in either New York City, NY or Pittsburgh, PA
As an AI/ Automation Deployment Specialist, you support the deployment, adoption, and operationalisation of AI, ML, automation, and agentic platforms across the US region, while contributing to global technology initiatives.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.
Your next role
This role focuses on enabling engineering teams to effectively use existing and emerging tools in live project environments. You work closely with Regional Automation Leads, BIM and computational teams, and global development groups to ensure tools are implemented consistently, adopted effectively, and aligned with real delivery needs
Your key duties
As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will be varied but will broadly include:
US AI / ML & Agentic Platform Deployment:
- Support the rollout and adoption of AI-enabled and agentic platforms across US projects, including platforms such as DataGrid and VIKTOR.
- Work with Regional Automation Leads (RALs), BIM teams, and project teams to support configuration, testing, documentation, and onboarding.
- Apply automation and AI tools within live project workflows, operating independently within a defined scope.
- Capture user feedback, adoption challenges, and lessons learned to inform continuous improvement.
AI Productivity & Prompting Enablement (US):
- Support the implementation and adoption of AI productivity and prompting capabilities used across the practice.
- Develop and maintain prompting guidance, examples, and workflow-based use cases aligned with engineering delivery.
- Support targeted training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities.
US Automation & Efficiency Tools:
- Support the development, testing, and deployment of automation and efficiency tools identified by US automation and BIM teams.
- Contribute to validation, documentation, and refinement of tools prior to wider rollout.
- Assist in preparing guidance material to support consistent adoption.
Global AI & Automation Support:
- Support global AI, ML, automation, and agentic platform initiatives under the direction of senior developers and global leads.
- Contribute through defined tasks such as prototyping support, testing, documentation, deployment preparation, and feedback synthesis.
- Participate in pilot and proof-of-concept initiatives with a focus on usability, scalability, and adoption.
- Function as a feedback link between US project experience and global development teams.
Your skills and experience
- 1+ years of experience and background in the AEC industry with supporting engineering, design, or digital delivery workflows.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computational Design, or a closely related discipline. Master’s degree is a plus but not required.
- Strong capability in Python and data-driven or parametric workflows.
- Familiarity with BIM and design environments (e.g., Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo).
- Practical exposure to AI/ML and agentic systems in applied or prototype contexts.
- Strong communication skills and confidence collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Candidates who do not meet all requirements are still encouraged to apply for consideration.
What we offer
- Salary range of $75,000 to $95,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
- Generous benefits package
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
- 401k with company match
- Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days/week in office) & summer hours
- Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
- Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
- Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
- Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups
A place for everyone
Apply now to start your career journey with us.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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