GenAI Engineer, Associate

Huron Open

Remote Chicago Full-time Junior AI Engineering

At a glance

Junior AI Engineering role at Huron. Remote, United States · full-time.

In listing AI Engineering salary

RoleAI Engineering

SeniorityJunior

LocationChicago

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedNov 11, 2026

Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build agent components and reusable templates, then connect tools, models and data into coordinated AI workflows
Lead small implementation efforts by aligning stakeholders and teammates around delivery
Write and maintain solution guides and recipe cards, while tracking version changes for Collaboratory items
Test and debug agent components, assess model quality and tune performance, accuracy and cost
Review usage and user feedback, run training sessions, and turn recurring support needs into reusable agents

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in technology, business, communications or a related area
Two to four years in technology support, AI implementation or a related role
Practical ability with generative AI tools, APIs, automation, and AWS generative AI services
Experience creating agent-based workflows, working with MCP, and evaluating or tuning models
Experience with agentic coding tools and Microsoft Office 365 or documentation and version-control systems

Who this fits

This associate-level role suits someone ready to own technical components and small implementations while helping analysts and sharing knowledge. The position is based in Chicago, United States, and is listed as remote.

From the employer

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.

As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.

Join our team and create your future.

The Associate, GenAI Engineer is an emerging technical contributor who leads component development, designs new AI Store solutions, and manages small-scale implementation projects. This role builds on foundational experience, offering opportunities to take ownership of technical deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions

Design and develop agent components and templates for the organization.
Build and orchestrate agentic AI workflows that coordinate multiple tools, models, and data sources.
Lead small-scale implementation projects, coordinating with stakeholders and team members.
Create and maintain standardized documentation and "recipe cards" for AI solutions.
Conduct quality assurance testing and debugging of agent components.
Evaluate, configure, and manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and integrations.
Perform model evaluation and tuning to optimize solution performance, accuracy, and cost.
Analyze usage metrics and user feedback to improve solution offerings.
Facilitate user training sessions and support enablement events.
Maintain version control documentation and update logs for Collaboratory items.
Assist in packaging common support requests into reusable agent components.
Support junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, Communications, or related field.
2–4 years of experience in technology support, AI implementation, or related roles.
Proficiency with Generative AI tools, APIs, and automation concepts.
Hands-on experience with AWS generative AI tooling, such as Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore, and related services.
Experience using agentic coding tools, such as Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, or similar.
Experience designing and implementing agentic AI workflows.
Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) evaluation and management.
Experience with model evaluation and model tuning techniques.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and documentation/version control tools.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google Gemini platforms.
Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or similar AI platforms.
Exposure to agile methodologies and product management concepts.
Interest in technical implementation and user experience.

The estimated base salary for this job is $85,000 - $110,000 USD. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $95,200 - $129,800 USD. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.