AI Automation Engineer

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Join Our National Team as an AI Automation Engineer! 

Are you looking to leverage your expertise to grow a role that offers varied and challenging work? Our company, a leading parent organization that owns and operates 340+ franchise locations across North America, is seeking a new AI Automation Engineer. 
This position will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered workflow automations that improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and deliver measurable business value. This is a highly visible role that supports our mission of driving operational excellence through stability, security, and intelligence. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Azure DevOps/AI services, and similar technologies. They will collaborate with our Technical Project Manager, business leaders, and external vendors to identify opportunities, prototype solutions, and operationalize automation at scale.

Position: AI Automation Engineer
Reports to:  Business Technology Team
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Salary Range: $80K - $110K annually

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Technical Project Manager and business units to identify and prioritize automation opportunities.
• Design, build, and deploy AI-powered workflow automations using platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Azure AI, Power Automate, and RPA tools.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing enterprise systems (e.g., Microsoft 365, QuickBase, Sage Intacct, job management platforms).
• Collaborate with vendors to configure, customize, and extend third-party AI capabilities.
• Document current-state processes and design future-state workflows enabled by automation.
• Ensure all AI initiatives align with security, compliance, and SOC 2 standards.
• Track and report on efficiency gains, time saved, and ROI from deployed automations.
• Stay current with emerging AI tools and best practices, providing recommendations for future adoption.
• Other duties as assigned

Competency – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Experience in workflow automation, AI engineering, or related roles.
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT/OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, and Power Platform.
• Experience with APIs, system integrations, and RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Zapier, N8N).
• Strong understanding of enterprise cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to translate business problems into technical automation solutions.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong background in business process analysis, documentation, and optimization.
• Experience working with outsourced development teams and third-party vendors.
• Computer literacy with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Adobe, OneDrive, etc.)
• The ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to conceptualize
• Self-driven
• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory background check
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Ability to follow the Paul Davis Values, Vision, Mission, and 10 Serving Basics

Required Education and Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in the technology field or related industry 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Experience in business, construction, or computer science industries
• Experience with industry software
• PMP, Agile, or other project management certifications
• Experience working with Azure-based solutions or similar cloud platforms
• Exposure to AI tools such as ChatGPT, RPA platforms, or data integration systems

Physical Requirement 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to stay in a stationary position up to 75% of the time 
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file c