Job Description

Role Overview

The Terracon AI team is seeking a Data Scientist I with a strong foundation in Computer Vision. This role offers hands-on experience working on applied computer vision and deep learning problems with real business impact.

This position works closely with a small AI team and is supported by a technical leader/mentor within the AI & Data Science group.

General Responsibilities

This role supports the development and implementation of computer vision and deep learning models, contributing to internal AI products focused on real-world use cases.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing computer vision models for detection, segmentation, classification, and visual understanding
• Support data preparation, including cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory analysis for image and visual data
• Train, evaluate, and tune deep learning models using appropriate performance metrics
• Perform basic error analysis and document findings, tradeoffs, and results
• Collaborate with senior data scientists and engineers on model integration and deployment considerations
• Conduct targeted literature reviews and applied research to support model choices
• Provide regular progress updates and actively participate in technical feedback sessions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field
• 0–3 years of relevant experience (including internships, academic research, or applied projects)
• Strong foundational knowledge of Computer Vision and Deep Learning
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Proficiency in Python
• Ability to clearly explain project work, approaches, and results

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to Vision-Language Models (VLMs) or multimodal systems
• Familiarity with transformer-based vision architectures
• Some exposure to applied or near-production ML workflows
• Interest in building AI products in an evolving, fast-moving environment

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to work on a new, high-impact internal AI product
• Strong emphasis on applied computer vision (not dashboards or reporting)
• Mentorship and growth within a focused AI & Data Science team
• Clear path to increased ownership and responsibility

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.