Xcel Energy · 1 month ago
Project Architect (contract)
Denver Metropolitan Area
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$61/hr - $81/hr
6+ years expXcel Energy is a leader in the energy sector, seeking a Project Architect to provide architectural leadership and governance across multiple projects. The role involves developing technical designs, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Develop high-level and detailed technical designs that meet business and non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, reliability, and security
Provide architecture governance to ensure compliance with enterprise standards, processes, and best practices
Create and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and design artifacts
Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of solution implementation, including application, database, security, and infrastructure components
Ensure solutions are production-ready, low-risk, and seamlessly integrated into operational support models
Participate in full Software Development Lifecycle activities from planning through deployment
Evaluate vendor technologies through RFP participation, demonstrations, and scenario-based assessments
Select, integrate, and validate vendor solutions within the enterprise environment
Partner with system integrators and vendors to ensure successful delivery and alignment with architectural expectations
Perform reliability, performance, and scalability assessments for proposed and existing solutions
Ensure regulatory, security, and compliance requirements are met for all solutions
Identify opportunities for solution and operational improvements through innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with project managers, program managers, architects, technical teams, and business stakeholders across multiple projects
Communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Support cross-functional teams while managing multiple projects and competing priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
6+ years of overall IT experience in a distributed enterprise environment
3+ years architecting end-to-end enterprise technical solutions
3+ years delivering enterprise solutions aligned to business objectives
Solid experience delivering solutions across the full Software Development Lifecycle
Experience with solution integration in established enterprise environments
Strong architectural design capabilities for end-to-end enterprise technical solutions
Expertise in GIS platforms, including Smallworld and ESRI
Proficiency with technical solution stacks such as MEAN, LAMP, or Microsoft .NET
Advanced knowledge of relational databases including SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL
Understanding of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF
Solution integration experience across complex enterprise environments
Excellent communication skills with ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
Collaborative mindset with cross-functional team experience
Continuous learning orientation and adaptability to new technologies
Results-driven approach with demonstrated ownership and accountability
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (6)
2023 (6)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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