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SUMMARY: The AI Analyst I plays a key role in streamlining and enhancing business processes across the construction project lifecycle using AI-powered applications, copilots, and workflow automation. As a member of the IT Applications team, this role partners closely with senior IT and Operational Excellence leaders, and business teams to identify opportunities where AI can simplify work, accelerate decision-making, and improve productivity across functions such as Marketing, Preconstruction, Operations, and Project Financials.

This is an ideal position for a motivated analyst with strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and an ability to understand business workflows. It is also well-suited for someone who is excited about the future of AI, eager to implement automation solutions, and interested in growing into a long-term technical and strategic contributor. This role is on-site 5 days per week in Escondido, CA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement and configure AI-powered applications and copilots using Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and other approved commercially available AI tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency across business phases.
Automate repetitive tasks and processes by configuring AI-enabled workflows and productivity tools within Microsoft 365 and other core business platforms.
Collaborate with Operational Excellence and Operating Groups to identify high-impact opportunities where AI can drive efficiency enhancements.
Translate operational needs into AI use cases, creating solution requirements and user stories based on data, interviews, and direct observation.
Design user-friendly AI experiences, including guided flows, prompts, and automation steps that can be easily adopted by non-technical business users.
Document AI solutions, configurations, and key design decisions to ensure they can be understood and maintained by other IT team members.
Support AI adoption and change management by preparing training materials, leading demos, collecting user feedback, and refining solutions based on real-world insights.
Monitor the performance and reliability of AI workflows and copilots, ensuring output remains aligned with business objectives and compliance expectations.
Stay current with emerging, relevant AI capabilities and recommend new opportunities to improve business efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
Ensure AI solutions align with company AI, data governance, security, and compliance standards.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Experience with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.
Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and Teams.
Basic understanding of UI/UX principles to help ensure AI tools are intuitive and easy to use.
Experience with Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot Studio, or similar tools is a plus.
Exposure to SQL, Python, or API concepts is a plus.

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:
Experience in the following areas is not required but considered beneficial:

Background in construction, energy, industrial services, or technology.
General understanding of construction project lifecycle concepts.
Understanding of common construction documents (plans, specs, RFIs, submittals).

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business administration, operations management, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
1–3 years’ experience working with AI tools, workflow automation, business analysis, or UX/UI-focused roles.
Internship or project-based work with AI or automation is acceptable.

KEY COMPETENCIES / SOFT SKILLS:

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to break down processes logically.
High curiosity and a passion for learning new AI tools and technologies.
Comfortable working directly with business users to gather requirements.
Comfortable delivering solutions iteratively, using feedback and experimentation.
Collaborative and team-oriented.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt as tools evolve.

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:

Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.