Hybrid AI Architect for Enterprise GenAI & ML Solutions

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an AI Architect to design AI solutions across generative AI and predictive ML. You will translate business needs into secure, scalable architectures using GCP, BigQuery, Databricks, and Copilot capabilities, guiding delivery teams through validation and integration.

The role emphasizes nonfunctional requirements, production-readiness, and collaboration with data architects. A senior, delivery-oriented mindset is essential for enterprise patterns and governance.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related functional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent.
• Experience in a large corporate setting with diverse technologies.
• Project solution architecture experience.
• Knowledge of software, hardware, network, data and hosting models.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for AI initiatives and ensure alignment with reference architecture.
• Provide consultation on AI solutions, proofs of concept, and technical validation.
• Define nonfunctional requirements, deployment patterns, and operational readiness.

Skills

AI architecture

Cloud platforms

GCP

Databricks

MLOps

Communication

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GCP

BigQuery

Databricks

Copilot

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an AI Architect to design AI solutions across generative AI and predictive ML. You will translate business needs into secure, scalable architectures using GCP, BigQuery, Databricks, and Copilot capabilities, guiding delivery teams through validation and integration.

The role emphasizes nonfunctional requirements, production-readiness, and collaboration with data architects. A senior, delivery-oriented mindset is essential for enterprise patterns and governance.