Robotics Innovation Engineer
Posted 30 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Robotics Innovation Engineer - Civil”
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- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyConstruction Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
Innovation Engineer
SUMMARY
Purpose of Position:
Responsible for advancing robotics, autonomy, and other transformative innovations from concept through full-scale deployment across our projects. This role serves as the bridge between field operations, technology partners, and internal stakeholders, translating real-world jobsite feedback into practical solutions that improve safety, productivity, and operational performance. Responsibilities include evaluating, piloting, and scaling autonomous systems, robotic technologies, construction process improvements, automation initiatives, and custom-built tools, while helping guide the development and refinement of products based on field experience and operational needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Review and refine objectives, business case, market viability, and development feasibility for each concept
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Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and contrast potential financial outcomes of proposed solutions
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Identify and partner with internal and external agents to design, manufacture, and test innovative products, processes, or systems
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Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment
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Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect intellectual property
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Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, being transparent about those that do not meet requirements
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Communicate and celebrate failures as learning mechanisms
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Quantify and communicate positive results, promoting team contributions
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Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
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Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management)
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2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields
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Construction experience or adjacent field preferred
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Current driver's license
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Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives and act as an agent of change