AECOM · 14 hours ago
AI Architect
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
12+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. The AI Architect will define reference architectures and standards for AI-enabled systems across the enterprise, ensuring consistency and security in design while collaborating with various teams to integrate AI solutions into business processes.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and own reference architectures used by solution architects across multiple enterprise domains
Establish architectural standards and guardrails that guide AI system design and cross-domain consistency
Serve as the primary authority for AI system patterns (e.g., RAG, Agentic Orchestration), ensuring all implementations align with approved enterprise-level toolsets defined by the Lead AI Architect
Enable solution architects and delivery teams through clear frameworks, reusable design patterns, and architectural guidance
Partner with Enterprise Architecture, platform, data, security, and AI leadership teams to ensure AI systems integrate seamlessly with existing corporate infrastructure
Communicate architectural direction, constraints, and trade-offs to senior and executive stakeholders
Evolve reference architectures based on scale, governance requirements, and adoption feedback
Qualification
Required
BA/BS and a minimum of 12 years of engineering experience, including 4 yrs of tech leadership experience or demonstrated equivalent experience and education
Demonstrated experience defining and owning reference architectures adopted by multiple teams
Strong understanding of cloud-native system design, APIs, and security fundamentals
Experience designing production-grade AI-enabled systems (e.g., GenAI, orchestration, automation)
Proven ability to influence architectural decisions and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
Preferred
Experience operating at enterprise scale across multiple business domains
Background in architectural governance, standards definition, or domain architecture
Familiarity with AI governance and responsible AI considerations
Experience working across multiple cloud or automation platforms
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-16
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