AI & Automations Engineer

Company Description AI Institute helps construction, engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, and property firms across Ireland, the UK, and EMEA achieve practical, measurable value from AI. Founded in December 2023 by cyberpsychologist Maryrose Lyons, the organization focuses on behavior change and real-world adoption, aiming for tangible shifts in how professionals work immediately after training. AI Institute sits between academia and large consultancies, offering sector-specific, accountable, and accessible AI enablement rather than one-off training days or tool demos. With more than 2,800 professionals upskilled and consistently high satisfaction scores, AI Institute delivers structured engagements that blend discovery, tailored training, workflow-integrated automations, AI agents, and ongoing compliance and support. The team works with innovative firms that want their people to deliver higher-quality work more efficiently and confidently.
Role Description The AI & Automations Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in County Dublin, Ireland. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining AI-powered automations and agents within client workflows in the built environment, including construction, engineering, and related professional services. Day-to-day work includes collaborating with clients to understand processes, performing discovery and process mapping, and translating operational needs into robust AI and automation solutions. The engineer will integrate tools and platforms, configure and test automations, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability, compliance, and safe operation at scale. The role also involves documenting solutions, contributing to best practices, supporting training initiatives, and working closely with cross-functional teams to refine and enhance AI adoption frameworks.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in Computer Engineering and related technical disciplines, with the ability to design and support automation systems.
Experience with MICROSOFT Automation and Process Control, including configuring, optimizing, and monitoring automated workflows and control systems.
Hands-on background in AI, Robotics and intelligent systems integration, especially in operational or industrial environments.
Proficiency in Troubleshooting complex technical setups, diagnosing issues in AI, automation, and control systems, and implementing effective fixes.
Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, and experience applying them to workflow automation or productivity tools.
Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar) for integrating APIs, building automation scripts, or customizing AI agents.
Understanding of compliance, data protection, and governance considerations when deploying AI solutions at scale.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Work arrangement
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