AI Workflow Analyst- Summer 2025 (3-Month Contract Position)
Location: Chicago (Hoffman Estates), IL
Department: Business Technology Group (BTG)
Reports To: VP of Technology
Duration: 3 months (Summer 2025)
About the Role
Walker Consultants is seeking a motivated and curious intern to assist our Business Technology Group with evaluating and piloting AI tools, specifically focused on Stack.ai - an AI-powered platform that will help automate and accelerate the creation of technical reports. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in AI, software tools, and how emerging technology can be used to improve workflows in the Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting (AEC) industry.
Key Responsibilities
* Support evaluation and proof-of-concept testing of Stack.ai
* Work with internal stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to understand existing report workflows and identify integration opportunities for report creation
* Assist with gathering requirements, creating and configuring templates, and testing output
* Research best practices and industry use cases related to AI in documentation and content automation
* Support documentation, training materials, and presentations as needed
Preferred Qualifications
* Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information -Systems, or related field
* Familiarity or interest in AI technologies, natural language processing (NLP), or document automation tools
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
Bonus Skills (Not Required but Nice to Have)
* Experience working with APIs, automation tools, or AI platforms
* Exposure to the AEC industry or technical report writing
* Understanding of prompt engineering or generative AI concepts
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
* Annual discretionary bonus program
* Opportunity to purchase Walker stock - Walker is 100% employee-owned!
* Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
* Health Savings Account with company contribution
* 401(k) with company match
* Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
* 529 college savings plan
* A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
* 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
* 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
* 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
* Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
* Paid community involvement hours
* Tuition and licensure reimbursement
* Mental wellness benefits
* Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
$25 - $30 an hour
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated Hourly Rate is $25 - $30 per hour. The final rate offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker's total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.
Why Walker Consultants?
Over the past 60 years, Walker has become recognized as a leader in the parking industry and provides a wide range of engineering, planning, and architecture services to facilities of all kinds. Walker also provides Forensic, Restoration, and Building Envelope Consulting Services, a fast-growing part of our business in the last 10 years.
Walker hires exceptional people to remain among the top-performing firms in the business. We reward our employees for their effective contributions, challenge them, and provide professional development opportunities and the autonomy needed to grow. As a learning organization, our senior experts routinely share their knowledge in a collaborative environment, ensuring that best practices are carried forward to the next generation of leadership.
Walker is proud to be an employee-owned firm with an open-book philosophy that highly values integrity, honesty, and fairness. We encourage new ideas and contributions. We work hard and have fun doing what we love. This is who we are.
Join Us!
We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role-or another opportunity on our team.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know-we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.