Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Principal AI Domain Architect
Design and govern enterprise AI reference architectures for back‑office domains.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Principal AI Domain Architect you will define reference architectures, architectural standards, and decision frameworks for AI‑enabled systems across multiple back‑office domains such as HR, Finance, IT, and other core business functions. The role sits within the Operational AI organization, focused on production‑grade AI systems embedded into enterprise processes, ensuring consistent, secure, and scalable designs through clear guidance and governance. The position offers hybrid work flexibility based in Houston or Dallas, TX. • 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 architectural authority for AI system patterns, integrations, and design decisions • Enable solution architects and delivery teams through clear frameworks, patterns, and architectural guidance • Partner with Enterprise Architecture, platform, data, security, and AI leadership teams within the Operational AI organization • Communicate architectural direction, constraints, and trade‑offs to senior and executive stakeholders • Evolve reference architectures based on scale, governance requirements, and adoption feedback
Key Responsibilities
- ▸reference architecture
- ▸architectural standards
- ▸ai patterns
- ▸framework guidance
- ▸stakeholder communication
- ▸architecture evolution
What You Bring
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with at least 12 years of engineering experience, including 4 years of technical leadership (or equivalent) • 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 • 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
Requirements
- ▸bs computer
- ▸technical leadership
- ▸cloud native
- ▸ai systems
- ▸enterprise scale
- ▸architecture governance
Benefits
Relocation assistance and sponsorship for US work authorization are not available for this position. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan. You will join a global team that champions growth and career ambitions, working on groundbreaking projects that transform industry and shape the future. Cutting‑edge technology, a network of experts, and award‑winning training programs provide resources to make a real impact and expand technical and leadership skills. The workplace is built on respect, collaboration, and community, offering freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
Work Environment
Hybrid