AI Engineer

Post Date

May 26, 2026

Location

The Woodlands,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77380
US
Jul 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

HOU-a7f032ca-363e-414c-b2b3-28c47284adc7

Pay Rate

$59 - $74 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organization to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value AI solutions. The AI Engineer will design, build, test, and deploy Copilot agents using tools such as Agent Builder and Copilot Studio, grounding solutions in enterprise data sources including SharePoint, Teams, Dataverse, and other business systems. Acting as an internal subject-matter expert, this individual will provide guidance on Microsoft Copilot and other large language models, including best practices for prompt engineering, model selection, and enterprise data protection.
The position plays a key role in driving AI adoption by leading training sessions, hosting office hours, and developing enablement resources such as knowledge bases, FAQs, and reusable prompt libraries. This individual will also help establish and maintain responsible AI practices by collaborating with cross-functional teams including Legal, HR, Cybersecurity, and Compliance to define governance standards, usage policies, and approval workflows for AI tools. Additionally, the AI Engineer will track adoption metrics such as user engagement, license utilization, and solution impact, reporting measurable outcomes to leadership while staying current on evolving AI capabilities and proactively communicating their potential business impact.

Hourly Rate: $60-80 per hour based on years of experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

3–6+ years of experience in IT, business analysis, automation, or AI/data-related roles with hands-on AI delivery experience

Strong expertise in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint Online, Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience working with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and agent development

Familiarity with large language models and prompt engineering techniques

Experience with Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse) and basic knowledge of Azure AI
concepts

Understanding of data security, permissions, sensitivity labels, and AI governance

Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Self-starter with a passion for driving AI adoption and innovation

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.