AspenTech Migration Solution Tech

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an AspenTech Migration Solution Tech in Boston, MA.

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the architecture and technical design for a large-scale Energy Management System (EMS) replacement initiative, migrating from Hitachi Energy EMS platform to AspenTech EMS solutions. The role will be responsible for defining the end-to-end architecture, system integration strategy, and technology roadmap to support a modern, scalable, and resilient transmission grid operations platform. The Architect will work closely with grid operations stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and implementation partners to ensure the successful delivery of a reliable and secure EMS ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Solution Design:
* Define the target architecture for the new EMS platform leveraging AspenTech EMS capabilities
* Lead the technical migration strategy from Hitachi EMS, including system coexistence, phased cutover, and data transition approaches
* Design high availability, disaster recovery, and redundancy architectures aligned with utility operational requirements

Establish integration architecture between EMS and adjacent systems such as:
* SCADA
* ICCP/TASE.2 external control center interfaces
* Market systems
* Outage Management Systems (OMS)
* Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
* Data historians and analytics platforms

System Integration & Data Architecture:
* Define architecture for real-time data ingestion and telemetry processing
* Design data flows between substations, control centers, and enterprise systems
* Ensure integration with industry protocols

Platform Modernization:
* Guide modernization of control center infrastructure, including virtualization, hybrid cloud considerations, and containerized services where applicable

Stakeholder Collaboration:
* Coordinate with vendor architects from AspenTech and Hitachi during transition phases

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
* 12+ years of experience in utility IT/OT systems architecture
* Hands-on experience with EMS platforms, preferably AspenTech EMS or other major vendors
* Experience with control center technologies, SCADA systems, and real-time grid operations
* Experience delivering large-scale EMS/SCADA implementations or migrations
* Strong knowledge of utility integration standards (ICCP, IEC 61850, CIM, DNP3)

Preferred Qualifications:
* Certifications such as TOGAF, PMP, or cloud architecture certifications
* Experience working with Transmission System Operators (TSO) or Independent System Operators (ISO)
* Prior involvement in EMS vendor migration programs
* Familiarity with grid analytics, contingency analysis, and state estimation functions
* Knowledge of cloud-enabled OT architectures and modern data platforms

Key Competencies:
* Strategic architecture thinking
* Utility grid operations knowledge
* Vendor coordination and technical governance
* Large-scale system migration leadership
* Risk management and operational resilience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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