Systems Engineering Consultant - AI Specialist ID 2024-1679 Job Locations US Remote Yes Overview Job Summary: Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring a Systems Engineering Consultant I - AI Specialist to support client engagements in planning, management, maintenance, and operation of transportation and infrastructure systems, with a specific focus on delivering solutions through artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) technologies. Woolpert's Strategic Consulting Sector focuses on providing guidance and specialized assistance to public and private sector organizations that manage and operate physical infrastructure and transport networks. Typical engagements for this position are likely to include developing, conducting, and communicating complex technical analyses and AI models that support strategic plans for operations and management. Responsibilities * Work with a team to develop varied and complex AI-based models in a technical, client-facing capacity. * Use technical and creative thinking to develop new and innovative applications of AI technologies for given problems in transport and infrastructure management and operations. * Communicate approaches and values to a broad range of technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Draw on experience with a broad range of AI-based technical approaches and software languages used for technical analysis. * Draw on exposure to transport and infrastructure systems. * Lead others in the broad application of AI technologies for problems related to the management of these systems. Qualifications * BS or MS/MEng degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. * Experience in the management and operations of one or more transport/infrastructure systems (e.g., maritime (preferred), aviation, highways, energy, water, freight, and supply chain logistics). * Technical proficiency in AI-based technologies including: o Machine learning/deep learning o Image recognition and processing o Large language models o Generative text models and prompt engineering * Technical proficiency with Python (minimum) and other software languages (e.g., C++, R, OPL, and VBA). * Ability to work in an autonomous, self-directed environment and in a collaborative, team environment. * Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English. Physical Qualifications: * Sit for extended periods of time. * Operate and manipulate standard office equipment. * Occasionally reach, bend, climb, and/or balance. * Frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. * Travel as required. Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/ Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by