Senior Software Engineer - AI Applications

CONSTRUCT YOUR CAREER WITH MEARS AND BUILD AMERICA'S FUTURE

Are you looking for your next big opportunity? At Mears Group we offer more than just a job. We offer a career where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

Mears Group, Inc., a Quanta Services company, is a leader in the construction and infrastructure industry. With more than 50 years of experience, we are committed to safety, quality, and integrity. We bring together people and resources to build the framework that powers our nation.

Senior Software Engineer - AI Applications

We're looking for an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving business problems through modern software development and practical applications of AI. You'll design and build enterprise applications that leverage technologies such as Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI services to automate processes, improve productivity, and deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer first, with experience integrating AI into production applications-not someone focused solely on experimental models or research.

WHY JOIN MEARS?

• Build America:Mears is a leading provider of engineering and construction solutions in oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, telecom, and wastewater industries across North America.
• Professional growth: Mears offers comprehensive training programs and career advancement pathways.
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy competitive wages and excellent benefits.
• Community impact:We give back to the communities we serve.

SAFETY THAT BRINGS YOU HOME:

At Mears, safety is our utmost priority. We are at the forefront of enhancing safety outcomes for both our employees and clients. We empower our workers to take ownership of their own safety. The Capacity Model is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

Despite our size, Mears remains a family company. Our suite of benefits reflects our commitment to our employees.

• Salary info: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year, paid semi-monthly
• Job type: full time
• Paid on-the-job technical and professional growth opportunities
• Established career path for future advancement
• 401k and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans
• Health, prescription, dental, vision plans
• Life & Disability Insurance plans
• Financial wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount programs

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We're looking for engineers who build production-quality software and use AI as a tool to solve business problems. The ideal candidate has strong software engineering fundamentals, experience delivering enterprise applications, and practical experience incorporating modern AI capabilities into production systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise software applications.
• Build AI-enabled business solutions using modern LLM platforms and cloud services.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities.
• Integrate enterprise systems using APIs and cloud technologies.
• Develop secure, scalable, and maintainable software following engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews and technical guidance.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend practical adoption.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of production applications.
• Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, and CI/CD practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Cloud certifications such as Microsoft Azure AI Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, or equivalent preferred

• MLOps or Data Engineering certifications preferred

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.

• Proficiency in Python, object-oriented programming (OOP), modular design, and test-driven development (TDD).

• AI/ML Frameworks: Expertise in PyTorch and/or TensorFlow for model development, training, and deployment.

• Experience building enterprise web applications, APIs, and cloud solutions.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure (preferred) or AWS.

• Experience integrating AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot.

• Experience with SQL, REST APIs, Git, automated testing, and CI/CD.

• Data Engineering: Strong skills with SQL/NoSQL databases, ETL workflows, data pipelines, and tools like Apache Airflow and Apache Spark.

• Vector Databases & RAG: Experience with Pinecone, FAISS, or Weaviate for retrieval-augmented generation and contextual AI.

• Advanced AI Techniques: Proficiency in fine-tuning, parameter-efficient tuning (PEFT), transfer learning, low-rank adaptation (LoRA), reinforcement learning, and RAG pipelines.

• Enterprise Systems: Familiarity with Spectrum, HCSS, Oragami, Prophix, Onestream, Power BI, Cozys, Primavera P6, Incorta, or Bid2Win.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• The physical activity and work environment for this role includes

• Travel as needed

• Standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time in an office environment

• Manual dexterity in the use of computers and other equipment

• Lift and carry office equipment

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

This role is accepting applications until November 30th

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.