Forward Deployed AI Engineer
Skanska USA
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Durham, NC · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Forward Deployed AI Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Forward Deployed Engineer works with professional service groups, construction project teams and Digital Team colleagues to understand business processes and deliver AI-enabled improvements. The engineer prototypes, builds and deploys solutions using Microsoft Copilot/Cowork, Claude, vendor AI tools and agents, and custom applications; extracts value from unstructured data; integrates secure APIs and cloud infrastructure; and contributes value/feasibility input to the AI roadmap. Responsible AI, measurable adoption and business impact, and clear communication help ensure solutions are useful, secure and adopted.
Forward Deployed AI Engineer Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience using Python and SQL
2+ years of infrastructure experience with Azure or a similar cloud platform
2+ years of experience with unstructured-data repositories, including documents, PDFs, emails and file shares
2+ years of experience in SDLC practices such as code review, version control, testing, and CI/CD
1+ years of experience building or integrating with REST APIs, including authentication patterns like OAuth 2.0
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
Currently the company is not offering sponsorship on this role.
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Our Investment in you:
We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Come work with us and join a winning team!
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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
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