Project Architect II

Location: Hybrid – Onsite at least 3 days/week in Denver, Minneapolis, or Amarillo

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced Architect ready to shape enterprise solutions and drive innovation? Trissential is seeking a Project Architect II to join our client’s team and lead architecture governance across multiple projects. This is your chance to work on high-impact initiatives in the Geospatial/Asset Data Group, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with industry standards.

What’s in It for You?

• Strategic Influence – Play a key role in architecture governance and solution design for enterprise-scale projects
• Cutting-Edge Technology – Work with leading GIS platforms like Smallworld and ESRI
• Professional Growth – Collaborate with top architects and technology leaders in a dynamic environment
• Conversion Opportunity – Contract-to-hire with a strong history of successful conversions

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead architecture governance and ensure compliance with standards across 4–5 projects
• Evaluate vendor technologies and integrate solutions into Xcel’s environment
• Participate in RFP evaluations, vendor demos, and solution selection
• Develop high-level and detailed technical designs to meet business requirements
• Conduct performance and reliability testing for enterprise solutions
• Collaborate with system integrators, project managers, and business stakeholders
• Ensure regulatory and security compliance for all solutions

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Solution, Project, Group, or Enterprise Architect
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, DoDAF)
• Strong background in solution implementation and architecture governance
• Experience with GIS platforms (Smallworld, ESRI)
• Developer-to-Architect career progression
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in the utility or energy sector
• Knowledge of workflow management tools (e.g., Jira)
• Server and network configuration experience

Education & Certifications You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certifications in architecture frameworks are a plus but not required

What We Offer

At Trissential, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client’s team, you’ll work on transformative projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $127,000–$147,000 annually or $74–$84 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth

Important: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S.

Ready to architect enterprise solutions that make an impact? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Trissential!