Junior Engineer, AI Automation

Cypress Creek Renewables•Durham, NC

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Jr. AI Automation Analyst / Engineer is a hands-on builder who helps reimagine how business functions work in an AI-first world. This role sits at the intersection of business and engineering: you'll dig into how teams operate today, identify where AI can replace, augment, or accelerate the work, and then build the automations that make it real. As part of a growing AI team, you'll partner with senior AI engineers and business stakeholders to design, deploy, and maintain solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scale across Cypress Creek Energy. This role combines technical execution, process analysis, and enterprise AI leadership.

Requirements

Familiarity with Claude (+Platform), AWS, Microsoft CoPilot, Power Automate, ChatGPT, Zapier, Agentic AI
Experience building or configuring Claude Enterprise systems and platforms
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 integrations and SharePoint, Teams (AI Bots), or Dynamics workflows
Hands-on experience with automation platforms (Power Automate, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Zapier, Make, n8n, etc.)
Experience integrating SaaS systems using APIs and webhooks
Familiarity with AI/ML services (LLMs, OCR, document intelligence, NLP)
Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or similar scripting languages
Understanding of enterprise data formats and basic SQL
Experience leading cross-functional working groups or committees
Thrives in fast-paced environments with a fail fast and iterative approach mindset
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Comfort presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy

Nice To Haves

Experience developing AI governance frameworks or standards
Experience with enterprise automation governance programs
Experience with AI-assisted tools or workflow augmentation
Ability to create documentation and user training materials
Experience with ERP, AP, HRIS, or financial systems (NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, ADP)

Responsibilities

Evaluate business functions ripe for AI & Automation – Critical thinking and “outside the box” is key
Enable and train end-users with the latest AI tools enhancing workflows
Design, build, and support AI-enabled automations using low-code, RPA, APIs, and AI services
Implement document intelligence, data extraction, classification, and workflow automation solutions
Integrate AI automations with ERP, HRIS, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and other enterprise systems
Develop scripts and logic (e.g., Python, JavaScript) to support automation workflows
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automations for reliability and performance
Partner with business and IT leaders to identify, prioritize, and govern AI use cases
Establish standards for responsible AI use, security, data handling, and compliance
Maintain an enterprise AI roadmap aligned to business value and risk tolerance
Ensure visibility and transparency into AI initiatives across the organization
Work directly with stakeholders to understand processes and opportunities
Translate business requirements into technical automation designs
Document workflows, data flows, controls, and dependencies
Measure and report automation outcomes (time saved, cost reduction, accuracy improvements)
Ensure AI automations comply with security, privacy, and access control standards
Implement monitoring, logging, testing, and change management practices
Support audit, compliance, and risk review activities related to AI solutions