Principal Solution Architect, Operational AI at Aecom USA

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solution Architecture, Automation, Enterprise Software Engineering, Cloud Platforms, APIs, Identity Management, Security Controls, CI/CD Pipelines, Production Readiness, Logging, Monitoring, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Executive Communication, Technical Decision Making, Mentoring

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to be based in Dallas or Houston, Texas. As a Principal Solution Architect – Operational AI, you will define the cross-platform reference architecture used across automation, agentic workflows, and AI-augmented enterprise solutions. You will ensure solutions are secure, scalable, composable, and production-ready while working closely with Enterprise Architecture, the Lead AI Architect, and POD delivery teams. This role establishes and socializes reusable solution design patterns, governs technical decision-making, and ensures interoperability across platforms including Azure, AWS, UiPath, and Moveworks. This position offers flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include both in-office presence and some flexibility for virtual/telecommute work to be based in Houston or Dallas, TX. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain reference architectures for operational AI solutions across Azure, AWS, UiPath, and Moveworks. Ensure interoperability, observability, reliability, and security are incorporated into all solution designs. Review platform-specific designs to enforce modular, composable architectural standards. Develop reusable connectors, prompts, orchestration patterns, and technical guardrails. Mentor Solution Architects and Solution Engineers to drive technical maturity and standardization. Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience in solution architecture, automation, or enterprise software engineering or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership, Hands-on architecture experience across cloud platforms and automation ecosystems. Expert understanding of APIs, identity management, security controls, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience ensuring production readiness including logging, monitoring, resilience, and DR strategies. Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions. Preferred Qualifications Experience in enterprise-scale architectural governance. Knowledge of prompt engineering, vector search, autonomous agent orchestration patterns. Experience with similarly large, complex organizations Master’s degree or MBA preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Additional Information Relocation assistance is not available for this role Sponsorship is not available for this role About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Define and maintain reference architectures for operational AI solutions across various platforms. Ensure interoperability, observability, reliability, and security are incorporated into all solution designs.