AI/Data Architect – Houston, TX (Onsite)

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for partners' energy infrastructure needs. The team combines engineering, safety, quality, material procurement, QA/QC, right‑of‑way acquisition, scheduling, environmental planning, permitting, title and land‑management expertise to provide turnkey services with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution.

About the role

Location: Katy, TX — In Office

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Core hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Office address: 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094

Experience required: 8–12 years

Visa sponsorship: None

Responsibilities

• Build agentic workflows that automate complex business processes.
• Extract knowledge from thousands of technical PDFs, spreadsheets, images, and other documents.
• Automate manual processes such as receipt capture and billable‑rate validation.
• Reduce operational backlogs and eliminate repetitive work.
• Consolidate financial reporting across enterprise systems.
• Create intelligent document search and contract‑analysis capabilities.
• Give teams faster access to the information they need to make decisions.
• Develop AI‑powered capabilities that were previously impossible.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, data engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong software‑engineering fundamentals including version control, testing, CI/CD, and production‑grade development practices.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and modern data platforms.
• Hands‑on experience building with modern AI systems including LLMs, RAG, agents, prompt engineering, and tool‑use frameworks.
• Experience taking AI or ML systems from prototype to production, including monitoring, evaluation, governance, and scaling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives from problem definition through delivery and impact measurement.
• Experience with at least one AI coding or agent tool (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Codex).
• Awareness of enterprise security, data governance, and responsible AI practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage executives, technical teams, and field stakeholders.
• Preferred: Experience in energy, utilities, EPC, infrastructure, or construction environments.
• Preferred: Experience working directly with non‑technical stakeholders in fast‑paced delivery settings.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Claude, Anthropic APIs, MCP servers, or similar AI ecosystems.
• Preferred: Experience building reusable frameworks, accelerators, or internal platforms.
• Preferred: Background in customer‑facing or embedded solution delivery roles.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Target bonus and equity.
• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work‑life balance.
• 401(k) with a generous match.
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation.
• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development.
• I‑Remote work flexibility.