AI & Automation Engineer

Western Welding Academy trains skilled welders and focuses on student outcomes through work ethic, accountability, and integrity. The AI & Automation Engineer will design, build, deploy, and maintain AI systems, internal tools, integrations, and automation that support business operations, while managing project intake and prioritization across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer AI solutions Design, build, and deploy internal apps and tools using modern AI software and coding tools (such as Claude, Replit, or similar)
• Build AI agents and assistants that plug into our real business processes in admissions, marketing, housing, HR, finance, and operations
• Integrate large language models (LLMs) into our systems using APIs, including prompt design, testing, and tuning for accuracy
• Write clean, maintainable code in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Set up and manage databases and data pipelines that feed our tools and reporting
• Connect our systems Build and maintain integrations between our CRM (HubSpot), Google Workspace, Slack, finance tools, and other platforms using APIs and webhooks
• Use automation platforms (such as Make, Zapier, or n8n) where they are the fastest fit, and write custom code where they aren't
• Keep our systems secure, protect student and employee data, and follow best practices for access and credentials
• Manage the project pipeline Own the intake process for AI and automation requests across all departments
• Score and prioritize projects based on time saved, cost, and impact on the business
• Set timelines, track progress, and keep leadership updated on status
• Manage outside vendors or freelancers when a project needs extra help
• Make it stick Monitor, fix, and improve everything you ship so it keeps running
• Train staff on new tools and make sure they actually get used
• Document your systems so others can understand and support them
• Track results and report the time saved and business impact
• Stay current on AI tools and bring new ideas to the table