Primary Engineering and Construction

Machine Learning Specialist

LocationCalgary, AB
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Location: Calgary Reports to: IT Systems Administrator Job Posting#: 113 Application Deadline: July 4, 2025

Reporting to the IT Systems Administrator, the Machine Learning Specialist is responsible for taking the lead in the exploration and development of various AI-based use cases within the organization. This role is central to Primary’s digital transformation strategy, leveraging data science and AI to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and uncover new insights across the enterprise.


Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML projects: from ideation and data acquisition to model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, safety, finance) to identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases.
Develop and deploy machine learning models to address real-world challenges in areas such as project planning, safety analytics, equipment maintenance, quality control, or logistics optimization.
Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various internal systems and sources (e.g., HRIS systems, Technical Datasets, ERP systems).
Build proof-of-concept solutions to validate ideas and support business cases for broader implementation.
Partner with internal and external support to integrate models into production environments where appropriate.
Stay current with advancements in AI/ML and assess their applicability within the engineering and construction context.
Lead Company-wide AI Training and Upskilling Initiatives
Contribute to a culture of innovation by sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and fostering experimentation.
Help define and shape an AI/MI roadmap that aligns with Primary’s strategic objectives.


Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2–3 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models in real-world applications — or equivalent experience through academic research, startups, or open-source contributions.
Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Strong analytical skills and experience working with large and diverse datasets.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


Preferred:

Experience in the construction, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
Familiarity with geospatial data, 3D models (e.g., BIM), IoT data, or time-series forecasting.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and ML Ops practices.
Exposure to simulation, optimization, or computer vision applications.



ABOUT US

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional electrical engineering and construction services and specializing in emerging marketplaces in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

We offer design and design/build services for all types of electric utility distribution infrastructure to a wide variety of clients including electric utility companies, developers, builders, commercial and industrial businesses, oil companies, government, and private contractors. Our devotion to excellence has attracted some of the best young professional minds to our company.

Primary is the proud recipient of EHRC's Workplace Culture Innovator Award, recognizing our commitment to fostering a health, inclusive, and positive work environment.

Primary is recognized

by The Career Directory

for excellence in graduate recruitment.


GOOD PEOPLE committed to progress

Primary is committed to growing the careers of our people. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to determine their career path and fulfill their ambitions. Our people are genuine, honest, accountable and full of entrepreneurial spirit.

We work hard, see the big picture, are always ready and willing to adapt, and always strive to be better than we were yesterday. We take pride and ownership in everything we do, and most of all, we do it as a team.


HEALTH & SAFETY

The safety and well-being of our people, our clients, and our communities is our top priority in any work we do and is never comprised. Safety is one of the core values that every member of our team understands and lives by, and we ensure this through communication, education and participation. Our safety goal has always been zero incidents, and we work together through every project to achieve that goal.

Safety is ingrained in every project and each task our employees and contractors complete, whether in the office or onsite. Primary has developed effective workplace health and safety management programs designed to reduce and eliminate the number of work-related injuries, leading to a safety track record well above industry average. We are also diligent in selecting the companies we work with, choosing only those with a safety standard as high as our own.

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