AI Architect: Enterprise AI & Copilot Solutions

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a mid-level AI Architect to design AI solutions using GCP, BigQuery, Databricks and Copilot, translating business needs into secure, scalable architectures. You will collaborate with product owners and analysts to define requirements, evaluate build-versus-buy options, and ensure production-readiness and governance across AI initiatives.

The role emphasizes nonfunctional requirements, observability, and transition of ownership to engineering and operations, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Seven years of related functional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
• Exposure to diverse systems, technologies and processing environments in a large Corporate setting.
• Project solution architecture experience.
• Knowledge of core aspects of architecture (Software, Hardware, Network, Integration, Data, hosting models, platform types, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of future technology trends within area of expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.
• Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture work for assigned initiatives through coaching and feedback, and through significant interactions and influence with delivery teams and leaders.
• Provide consultation and direction to delivery and operational teams on optimal architecture for AI solutions, including proofs of concept and technical validation.
• Review projects and work efforts and prepare recommendations regarding compliance with architectural standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a mid-level AI Architect to design AI solutions using GCP, BigQuery, Databricks and Copilot, translating business needs into secure, scalable architectures. You will collaborate with product owners and analysts to define requirements, evaluate build-versus-buy options, and ensure production-readiness and governance across AI initiatives.

The role emphasizes nonfunctional requirements, observability, and transition of ownership to engineering and operations, with a focus on