Sterling Infrastructure is looking for an AI Engineer in The Woodlands, TX who enjoys turning complex business challenges into practical technology solutions. This is a hands-on opportunity to work directly with operations teams, develop AI-powered applications, and help shape how technology is used across our growing organization.

We're looking for someone who can do more than identify problems. We want someone who can design, build, and deliver solutions that make a difference.

Why Sterling Infrastructure?

At Sterling Infrastructure, we're not just building infrastructure. We're helping build the future.

As a growing, publicly traded infrastructure company, Sterling offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support critical infrastructure across the country.

What makes this opportunity different?

1. Real Impact: Build technology that solves actual business challenges and is put to use in the field.
2. Innovation: Help expand the use of AI, automation, and modern technology across our operations.
3. Ownership: Take your ideas from concept to implementation without getting lost in layers of unnecessary processes.
4. Growth: Be part of an organization that continues to evolve, invest in technology, and create opportunities for its employees.
5. Collaboration: Work alongside experienced professionals who value practical solutions and fresh ideas.

If you're an engineer who enjoys building, problem-solving, and seeing your work come to life, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

1. Partner directly with business and construction operations teams to identify opportunities for technology and AI solutions.
2. Design, develop, and deploy applications, AI agents, automations, dashboards, and data integrations.
3. Build solutions using Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Power BI, and other modern AI technologies.
4. Develop AI-powered workflows using tools such as Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure AI.
5. Turn complex data into practical tools that improve efficiency, reporting, and decision-making.
6. Take ownership of projects from initial concept through deployment and ongoing support.
7. Collaborate with IT, security, and business leaders to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

What We're Looking For

1. 5+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, AI solutions, or a related field.
2. Strong programming and development skills, including SQL, REST APIs, and experience with Python, .NET, TypeScript, or similar languages.
3. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Power Platform, or comparable cloud technologies.
4. Hands-on experience developing AI solutions, automations, or data-driven applications.
5. Ability to work independently, communicate with non-technical teams, and turn business needs into working solutions.
6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Even Better If You Have:

1. Experience with Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, or other large language model (LLM) technologies.
2. Experience developing operational or financial dashboards.
3. Familiarity with construction technology platforms such as Viewpoint, HCSS, Trimble, or Autodesk.

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.