Solution Architect Energy Management System (EMS) Transformation

Role: Solution Architect Energy Management System (EMS) Transformation Location: Remote

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the architecture and technical design for a large-scale Energy Management System (EMS) replacement initiative. The role involves defining end-to-end architecture, system integration strategy, and technology roadmap for a modern, scalable, and resilient grid operations platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define target architecture and lead migration strategy for EMS platform modernization.

• Design integration with systems such as SCADA, OMS, DMS, market systems, and data analytics platforms.

• Establish real-time data architecture and telemetry processing for grid operations.

• Ensure integration using industry protocols such as ICCP/TASE.2, DNP3, IEC 61850, and CIM.

• Design high availability, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity architecture aligned with utility standards.

• Provide technical leadership during design, build, testing, and deployment phases.

• Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in utility IT/OT systems architecture.

• Experience with EMS platforms, SCADA systems, and real-time grid operations.

• Strong knowledge of utility integration standards (ICCP, IEC 61850, CIM, DNP3).

• Experience delivering large-scale EMS or SCADA implementations or migrations.

Preferred:

• Experience with transmission or grid operations environments.

• Knowledge of grid analytics, state estimation, and contingency analysis.

• Familiarity with cloud-enabled OT architectures and modern data platforms.

• Certifications such as TOGAF, PMP, or cloud architecture certifications.