AI Automation Engineer (3878)

Navarro Inc. • Oak Ridge, TN • 13h ago

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an AI Automation Engineer (3878) in Oak Ridge, TN. This is an onsite position at our corporate office.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client's success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Navarro Research & Engineering is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to design and develop intelligent automation solutions using Microsoft technologies. This role will focus on building AI agents and workflow automations that streamline corporate processes, integrate enterprise systems, and enhance productivity across the organization.

The ideal candidate will combine software development experience with knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, Azure AI, and Copilot Studio to deliver scalable, secure, and business-driven AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop AI-powered automation solutions and agents to streamline business processes across Microsoft 365 and enterprise systems

Build and maintain Microsoft Copilot Studio agents and intelligent workflows supporting Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and other applications

Develop automated workflows using Power Automate to eliminate manual tasks and improve operational efficiency

Translate business requirements into technical AI solutions, including automation logic, integrations, and data flows

Integrate AI agents with enterprise data sources, APIs, and external systems to enable cross-platform automation

Design and manage data models (Dataverse, SQL, SharePoint) to support AI workflows and agent memory/state

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AI systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and security

Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and leadership to identify high-value automation opportunities

Maintain documentation, governance controls, and best practices for AI and automation solutions

Stay current on emerging AI technologies, Microsoft Copilot capabilities, and automation trends

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in software development, automation, or systems integration

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)

Experience developing or integrating AI / machine learning / generative AI solutions

Strong understanding of APIs, REST services, and data integration techniques

Experience working with enterprise systems and business process automation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI, or large language models (LLMs)

Knowledge of AI agent frameworks or orchestration concepts (multi-step workflows, decision logic, etc.)

Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages

Experience in government, DOE, or regulated environments (nice-to-have for you)

Microsoft certifications (Power Platform, Azure AI, etc.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k,)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

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