AI Engineer Intern/Co-op

Role overview

GEI Consultants is looking for an AI Engineer Intern/Co-op to contribute to the expansion of its AI Center of Excellence and wider digital transformation efforts. The position is aimed at students who want practical experience in applied artificial intelligence, automation, and enterprise AI adoption.

In this role, you will help build lightweight AI solutions, automate workflows, support prompt-based tools, and assist with operational initiatives that expand AI capabilities across the company. You will work with AI engineering and digital solutions teams on reusable tools, internal enablement, and modern AI platform use cases.

This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to enterprise AI implementation in the engineering, environmental, and infrastructure sector, with experience in AI-enabled operations, automation, and digital delivery. The schedule is intentionally flexible so it can fit around academic commitments throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Help design, build, and test small AI-powered workflows, automations, and applications.
• Support prompt engineering efforts, including workflow prompts, reusable prompt sets, and prompt-driven operational processes.
• Contribute to AI Center of Excellence work focused on AI agents and workflow automation.
• Assist with API integrations and lightweight scripting in Python.
• Develop and maintain internal AI resources such as templates, documentation, and reusable assets.
• Troubleshoot AI-enabled workflows and provide support for related solutions.
• Research new AI tools and experiment with AI-assisted development methods.
• Work closely with AI engineers, full-stack engineers, digital advisors, and regional strategy leaders.
• Help drive internal adoption and enablement of AI across the organization.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Machine Intelligence, Data Science, or a closely related area.
• Preference given to students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.
• Strong interest in generative AI, automation, AI-assisted development, or workflow automation.
• Basic knowledge of Python or another scripting/programming language.
• Exposure to tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Copilot Agent Builder, OpenAI ChatGPT/Codex, Claude, or Claude Code is an asset.
• Some familiarity with APIs, prompt engineering, or AI-supported workflows is beneficial.
• Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Background in software projects, hackathons, research work, GitHub portfolios, or student design teams is an advantage.
• Physical and environmental requirements can be provided on request.

Work arrangement

This is a flexible part-time student role with hybrid work options available. During academic terms, the expected schedule is about 10–20 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to as many as 40 hours per week during summer and scheduled breaks, depending on project needs.

About GEI

GEI works on some of the most important challenges facing communities, including climate change, sustainable development, critical infrastructure, and the future of energy. The company brings together technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs from varied backgrounds to solve complex client problems.

With offices throughout North America, GEI provides engineering, science, and technical consulting services. In 2023, GEI joined with GM BluePlan, expanding its Canadian capabilities in asset management and infrastructure planning.

As an employee-owned organization, GEI promotes a flat leadership structure and encourages employees to help shape how the business runs while sharing in its success. The company emphasizes growth, flexible work, well-being, sustainability, and a culture built around being Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded.

Total rewards and benefits

• Competitive pay with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Health care coverage and wellness spending accounts.
• Hybrid schedules and cell phone stipends.
• GEI University with continuing education support and tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development through the Connecting Conversation program and advancement opportunities.
• Support and financial rewards for publication awards, professional dues, and professional licenses.
• Paid holidays and a generous paid time off program.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• RRSP program.
• Opportunity to become an owner and shareholder.
• A workplace culture centered on partnership, sustainability, community giving, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• And additional benefits.

Equal opportunity statement

GEI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodation can be arranged during the recruitment process if needed.