Architect Staff

Job Posting End Date 08-17-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Part of a larger team delivering technology solutions to address business problems and opportunities in technologies that support generation, transmission, distribution, and field services.  Focus on translating specific business requirements into technical solution architectures including application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture, and non-functional requirements around supportability, resiliency, security, etc. Translate general business requirements and business trends in architecture patterns and technology ecosystems including data center architecture, application architecture patterns, integration architecture patterns, technology standards, non-functional technical requirements, and computing paradigms.

What You'll Do: The Staff Portfolio Architect will provide architecture leadership across the portfolio by driving solution design, technology standardization, application modernization, and alignment with enterprise architecture governance while supporting the evolving needs of critical operational technology demands in critical business delivery functions. This role will reduce architectural complexity, improve security and lead technology rationalization and roadmap for the GTD and Work and Asset Management Service Owner areas.\ Own and evolve the enterprise reference architecture; define technology standards and architectural patterns across all portfolios. Serve as the final architectural authority for cross-portfolio and cross-domain decisions; resolve conflicts not resolvable at a lower level. Lead architecture for the most strategically significant enterprise programs spanning multiple domains — including unified middleware and federated integration platforms. Define and govern enterprise-wide integration architecture standards across application, data, and integration domains; ensure coherence and consistency across all solution portfolios. Partner with executive leadership to define long-term enterprise technology strategy; translate technology trends into roadmaps and investment recommendations. Assess and mitigate architectural risk across the enterprise; provide governance over technical debt, security posture, and supportability. Shape the architectural capability of the function; create frameworks, standards, and enablement programs the organization operates within. Coach and develop principal and senior architects; influence hiring bar and career framework for the function.

Experience: 12 years of relevant work experience required, or 10 years with demonstrated, sustained impact in a principal or staff-level architecture role. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field required. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! American Electric Power (On-Site) #LI-Onsite #AEPCareers Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-011 Compensation Range: $160,434.00 - $208,565.50 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the