National Grid - AI Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a National Grid - AI Engineer in Armonk, NY.

Duties:
* Build and improve enterprise AI capabilities, including agent workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and API integrations
* Collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering to deliver reliable, secure, production-ready solutions across enterprise AI services and applications

Timeline:
* Target start: November 2, 2026, or the earliest practical date after selection, onboarding, and access approval
* Expected duration: Six months initially; Any extension subject to funding and delivery needs

REQUIREMENTS:
* Demonstrated experience delivering production AI/LLM applications, particularly agentic workflows and RAG systems
* Experienced in building secure, permission-aware enterprise integrations and using Git and CI/CD practices
* Produces clear technical documentation and handovers, and can explain architecture and trade-offs to nontechnical stakeholders
* Microsoft Azure experience is preferred; Energy or utilities experience is a plus; Able to contribute to end-to-end feature delivery as part of a cross-functional team, including data integration and production deployment

Core skills include:
* Python and asynchronous API development, LangChain/LangGraph/LangSmith agent orchestration, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, RAG, embeddings, and secure enterprise integrations such as the Microsoft Graph
* Frontend experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript is nice to have, as are Cosmos DB/MongoDB and Redis

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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