AI Implementation Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA, us

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking a qualified AI Implementation Specialist to join our team in Richmond, VA. The AI Implementation Specialist will support the day-to-day implementation, administration, and optimization of artificial intelligence tools and solutions across the firm. Remote employees will be considered. 

Essential duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Develop practical AI-enabled workflows, prompts, assistants, automation, and repeatable solutions that help technical teams improve productivity.
• Partner with business units and technical staff to understand pain points and translate them into usable AI solutions.
• Support the implementation of AI initiatives identified through the firm’s innovation and AI committee.
• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise AI tools and platforms, including Microsoft Copilot and other approved AI or automation tools.
• Assist with testing, piloting, documenting, and deploying AI tools and workflows across teams.
• Create user guides, training materials, prompt libraries, workflow documentation, and best-practice resources.
• Monitor usage, adoption, performance, and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with IT to ensure tools are configured and used in accordance with data security, privacy, and responsible AI requirements.
• Research emerging AI tools and practical applications, with a focus on solutions that can improve project delivery and employee productivity.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, data science, engineering, GIS, business systems, or a related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in IT systems administration, business systems, data platforms, automation, AI tools, or technical support preferred.
• Experience in Civil Engineering design and/or GIS a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, automation tools, or other enterprise AI tools preferred.
• Ability to develop prompts, workflows, automations, AI assistants, or practical technology solutions for business users.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, testing, and user support skills.
• Familiarity with data governance, security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical users to understand needs and create practical solutions.

Compensation: Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $85,000-$125,000. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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