Entry Level Computer Science Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT:

AI ANALYST
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Established in 1986, ATS Automation is the leading provider of energy management services, automated control systems, critical airflow solutions, and building systems integration. We aim to be the market leader in excellence in building technologies by providing the industry's best teams, engineered solutions, service support, and products.

At ATS, we custom engineer and install building automation systems to optimize buildings' mechanical and electrical systems, reduce building energy consumption, increase tenant comfort, and maximize the productivity of tenants and facilities management personnel.

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, with 14 offices and growing across the United States, we support and manage complex building automation and controls projects across the country and abroad. We seek out candidates from diverse backgrounds who are curious and eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and who possess an exceptional work ethic and initiative.

ATS is committed to employee development and offers an extensive training program and ongoing advancement to all employees. Our company enjoys remarkable tenure and we take pride in our employees' ability to grow their career and find long-term success at ATS.

JOB SUMMARY:

The AI Analyst is an entry-level, hands-on role responsible for developing, testing, and documenting AI-powered agents and automations under the guidance of IT leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and iteratively improve AI-powered agents and tools (e.g., a SharePoint content-retrieval agent, an IT support troubleshooting assistant) in partnership with IT
• Evaluate and refine AI agent prompts and outputs together with subject-matter experts across IT support
• Configure and maintain the service accounts, permissions, and data-access scoping (e.g., SharePoint libraries/lists, Microsoft Graph) that AI agent projects depend on, following least-privilege practices and looping in IT leadership before expanding a project's data access
• Partner with IT staff to capture existing troubleshooting knowledge (KBAs, Scribes, standard workflows) and translate it into structured inputs an AI agent can use
• Test AI tool integrations (e.g., Microsoft 365/SharePoint AI connectors, ChatGPT, Claude) for reliability and accuracy before they are rolled out to the team
• Maintain clear, current documentation of AI projects, proof-of-concept results, and key decisions for IT leadership and future maintainers
• Support and help expand the IT team's centralized meeting-transcript and knowledge repository Assist with automating repetitive data-entry and data-parsing tasks (e.g., email and website data parsing) for internal teams
• Present project status and proof-of-concept results to IT leadership before any wider or senior-leadership distribution
• Identify, propose, and help implement other efficiency-gaining AI initiatives as ATS's AI adoption program matures

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of modern AI/LLM tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot) and genuine interest in prompt engineering and AI agent design
• Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, OneDrive), with willingness to learn Microsoft Graph and service-account/permissions concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical AI work clearly for a non-technical audience
• Comfortable working on ambiguous, evolving proof-of-concept projects while proactively checking in with stakeholders on scope rather than expanding it unilaterally
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
• Collaborative mindset; able to work closely and patiently with IT staff to gather process knowledge
• Basic scripting or data-handling aptitude (e.g., Python, Power Automate) a plus
• Ability to work independently, take a project from idea to working prototype, and take/give constructive feedback

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is an in-person, office-based role and is not eligible for remote work. The role requires extended periods of sitting and working at a desk or computer, including frequent typing and repetitive use of a mouse and keyboard.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual base salary $65,000 - $90,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional information about our benefits

POSITION TYPE AND HOURS

• Full-time, exempt
• Typical work week is Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm, based in the Renton office

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in AI/ML, computer science, data, or a related field preferred; relevant coursework, certification, bootcamp, or hands-on project experience also considered
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or demonstrated project work (e.g., prior internship or proof-of-concept work) accepted in lieu of a degree

ATS is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities. When making hiring and employment decisions, we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, military service, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition as defined under state and federal law, or any other legally protected category. All such discrimination is strictly prohibited.

The above job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.