AI Analyst I
Baker Electric · Escondido, CA
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- On site
- Volunteer
- $75,000 / year
- Escondido, CA
Job highlights
- Streamline construction processes with AI tools.
- Automate tasks using Microsoft 365 and AI.
- Collaborate with leaders on AI opportunities.
- Design user-friendly AI experiences.
- Support AI adoption and monitor performance.
About the role
About Baker Electric
At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.Job 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.
Key skills/competency
- AI Tools
- Microsoft Copilot
- Workflow Automation
- Business Analysis
- User Experience (UX)
- User Interface (UI)
- Microsoft 365
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- Teams
Skills & topics
- AI Analyst
- Artificial Intelligence
- Workflow Automation
- Microsoft Copilot
- Business Analysis
- IT Applications
- Construction Technology
- Microsoft 365
- Power Automate
- Operational Excellence
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI tool experience, workflow automation, and business analysis skills relevant to Baker Electric's needs.
- Showcase your curiosity: Emphasize your passion for learning new AI technologies and adapting to evolving tools in your application and interviews.
- Demonstrate analytical skills: Prepare to discuss how you break down complex business processes logically and translate them into AI use cases.
- Understand Baker's values: Align your responses with Baker Electric's core values of Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with AI platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 applications.
Technical preparation
Master Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio.,Practice configuring Microsoft 365 workflows.,Build sample AI use cases for business.,Familiarize with Power Automate basics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex process you simplified.,How do you learn new AI tools?,How do you gather requirements from users?,Share an example of iterative development.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of AI tools does Baker Electric use for the AI Analyst I role?
- For the AI Analyst I position at Baker Electric, the primary focus is on AI tools within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Copilot Studio. The role also involves working with other approved commercially available AI tools and automating processes within Microsoft 365 applications.
- Is prior experience in the construction industry required for the AI Analyst I position at Baker Electric?
- While not strictly required, Baker Electric considers experience in the construction, energy, industrial services, or technology sectors as beneficial for the AI Analyst I role. A general understanding of the construction project lifecycle and common construction documents is also viewed favorably.
- What are the key soft skills Baker Electric looks for in an AI Analyst I candidate?
- Baker Electric highly values strong communication and analytical skills, a high degree of curiosity and passion for learning AI, comfort in working directly with business users, iterative solution delivery, a collaborative and team-oriented approach, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- How does Baker Electric support employee growth in AI and technology roles?
- Baker Electric encourages employees to stay current with emerging AI capabilities and recommends new opportunities for business improvement. The company's commitment to employee ownership also provides a unique opportunity for long-term technical and strategic contribution and wealth-building as the company prospers.
- What is the work arrangement for the AI Analyst I role at Baker Electric?
- The AI Analyst I position at Baker Electric is an on-site role, requiring employees to be in the office 5 days per week. The specific location for this position is Escondido, CA.
- What educational background or experience is needed for the AI Analyst I role?
- A Bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, operations management, engineering, or equivalent practical experience is preferred. Candidates should also have 1-3 years of experience with AI tools, workflow automation, business analysis, or UX/UI-focused roles. Internships or project-based work in AI or automation are also considered.
- How can I best prepare my resume for an AI Analyst I application at Baker Electric?