Position Summary
The Project Architect will provide technical leadership and architectural direction for the implementation of the
SPP Markets+ initiative
at Xcel Energy, enabling centralised
day-ahead and real-time dispatch systems
for an expanding fleet of renewable generation assets. This individual will drive the end-to-end architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and the seamless integration of AWS-native services and data-driven platforms.
Key Responsibilities•Develop high-level and detailed technical designs that support solution delivery across SDLC phases.
•Lead technical teams from design through deployment, including guidance on software, infrastructure, and cloud-based integration (primarily AWS).
•Coordinate deployment activities, including environment provisioning, certification, and go-live planning.
•Provide architecture governance, ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, and define new architecture patterns as needed.
•Partner with business units, developers, cloud engineers, and operations teams to integrate renewable energy data into Markets+ systems.
•Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal teams to vet new technologies, ensure quality service delivery, and manage risk.
•Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and resilience, identifying opportunities for platform optimisation and scalability.
Qualifications
Required:
•7–10+ years in Solutions or Enterprise Architecture roles.
•Deep knowledge of AWS architecture and cloud-native design patterns.
•Proven experience with data integration, real-time systems, or energy/utility sector solutions.
•Strong leadership in project delivery, working across dev, infra, DB, and security domains.
•Familiarity with NERC/CIP, FERC, or other regulatory standards.
Preferred
•Experience with SPP Markets, CAISO, or other energy markets.
•Understanding of unit commitment and dispatch systems.
•Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or similar.
Key Skills
•AWS (Lambda, S3, Glue, Redshift, RDS, IAM)
•Enterprise & Solution Architecture (TOGAF, ArchiMate)
•Integration patterns (ETL, APIs, Pub/Sub, streaming)
•SDLC & Agile delivery methodologies
•Risk, compliance, and vendor engagement
•Technical writing and solution artifacts creation
Why This Role Is Critical
As the SPP Markets+ program transforms how renewable energy is integrated across the Western grid, this architect will play a
pivotal role
in ensuring that technical execution is aligned, compliant, and scalable. The success of this effort directly supports Xcel Energy’s de carbonation, grid modernisation, and customer affordability goals.
Pay Rate Range
Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 61 81 USD hourly