AI & Automation Solutions Specialist

Stantec•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Stantec Buildings Digital Practice to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital solutions across the Buildings business. This Hybrid / Remote optional position identifies opportunities where AI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and intelligent automation can improve business operations, project delivery, practitioner productivity, and decision-making. Working with Buildings leadership, business centers, project teams, Digital Practice, IT, and other stakeholders, the specialist turns ideas into practical, scalable, and measurable solutions. The role combines AI enablement, solution development, automation, training, and adoption activities in support of Buildings' digital transformation and AI-enabled delivery strategy. The specialist champions the practical adoption of Copilot and approved AI technologies; develops and deploys Power Platform solutions and AI agents; assesses and improves workflows; and supports governance, security, and lifecycle management. The role also delivers training and adoption resources, fosters communities of practice, monitors usage and adoption, and works with the data team to measure and communicate business impact. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least five years of experience delivering Microsoft 365, Power Platform, digital transformation, automation, or technology-enabled business solutions. AEC industry experience and relevant certifications are considered assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience delivering Microsoft 365, Power Platform, digital transformation, automation, or technology-enabled business solutions.
Experience building or supporting AI-enabled workflows, Copilot solutions, automations, or digital transformation initiatives.
Experience working with stakeholders across multiple business groups and organizational levels.
Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Experience building automation workflows and business solutions.
Knowledge of AI technologies, large language models, and emerging AI platforms.
Ability to assess AI outputs for accuracy, relevance, completeness, and business suitability.
Understanding of AI governance, privacy, security, and responsible-use practices.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills; effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong facilitation, presentation, and training skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities, including the ability to translate business challenges into practical technology solutions.
Experience leading adoption and change management initiatives.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Microsoft, Power Platform, AI, Copilot, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

Champion adoption and practical use of Microsoft Copilot and approved AI technologies across Buildings.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-value AI opportunities with business stakeholders.
Develop and share prompt libraries, templates, examples, and best practices.
Deliver demonstrations, workshops, office hours, and learning sessions; coach users on prompting, responsible AI, and output validation.
Support Buildings AI initiatives and strategic roadmap activities, and facilitate sharing of success stories and lessons learned.
Design, develop, and deploy solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio.
Build automation workflows, reusable applications, templates, and frameworks; support integrations with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and approved enterprise platforms.
Prototype solutions, scale successful implementations, and translate stakeholder needs into practical digital solutions.
Design, build, test, and deploy AI agents; develop agent instructions, knowledge sources, actions, and automation workflows.
Support governance, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management of AI-enabled solutions in collaboration with IT and Digital Practice.
Establish standards and best practices for AI-enabled automation solutions, ensuring alignment with security, privacy, and governance requirements.
Assess workflows, identify efficiency opportunities, reduce manual effort, and support digital transformation initiatives across Buildings.
Document stakeholder challenges and opportunities, recommend solutions, and help scale successful local solutions into enterprise practices.
Support and coordinate Buildings AI Champions and Ambassador programs; provide onboarding, training, coaching, and support resources.
Create quick-start guides, learning materials, videos, and self-service resources; foster communities of practice and gather user feedback.
Promote responsible, secure, and effective use of AI technologies.
Monitor AI, Copilot, and Power Platform adoption and usage metrics; work with the data team to create Power BI dashboards and reports.
Measure and communicate productivity improvements, time savings, process efficiencies, adoption rates, and return on investment.
Support business cases and recommendations for continued investment in digital solutions, and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.