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The AI Interview: Julien Moutte, Bentley Systems
Julien Moutte, CTO at Bentley Systems, details how AI agents are transforming infrastructure engineering – without replacing the engineers
TL;DR
- AI is transforming the infrastructure sector, traditionally slow-moving, by increasing efficiency and enabling engineers to handle greater demand.
- Bentley Systems is developing AI tools that act as a force multiplier, addressing the shortage of civil engineers and allowing them to achieve more.
- AI agents can automate quality validations, integrate diverse project data into common data environments, and optimize construction schedules.
- Bentley's approach "gives an engineering licence to AI" by validating AI-generated designs with proven engineering tools, ensuring engineer accountability.
- AI can automate time-consuming tasks like generating technical drawings, freeing up engineers to focus on critical decisions and complex problem-solving.
- Open standards, APIs, and open protocols are crucial for ensuring long-term accessibility and interoperability of infrastructure data.
- The role of civil engineers is evolving towards orchestration, managing AI teams while retaining responsibility for key decisions and impactful outcomes.