Generative AI Intern

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team.  

General Summary

At Granite, our mission is to empower organizations with intelligent tools that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance. As an intern, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing our AI-driven content search capabilities.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• AI-Enhanced Search Solutions:
  • Explore and implement state-of-the-art natural language processing (NLP) techniques for content indexing, retrieval, and relevance ranking.
  • Optimize search algorithms to deliver accurate and context-aware results across diverse content repositories.
  • Analyze and compare available generative AI tools in the market
• Data Enrichment and Annotation:
  • Work with large-scale content datasets (documents, emails, multimedia) to create labeled training data for AI models.
  • Annotate content with relevant metadata, semantic tags, and entity recognition to improve search accuracy.
  • Develop tools for automated content enrichment using AI-driven techniques.
• User Experience Enhancement:
  • Collaborate with UX designers to create intuitive search interfaces that leverage AI features.
  • Conduct usability testing and iterate on search interface designs based on user feedback.

Education and Experience

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Retrieval, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, including machine learning, deep learning, and NLP.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Passion for solving complex search challenges using AI techniques.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Advanced consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management

• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects.

• Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment.

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges.

• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. 

We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range :

Hourly: $25.00 $27.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. 

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.