Description IT Architect & Technical Lead - ADMS / OMS Location: Remote PST (occasional travel required)
Position Type: 6 Month Contract, Potential for Extension
OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled
IT Architect and Technical Lead with deep expertise in
Emerson / AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Outage Management System (OMS) solutions. This role will lead the architecture, design, implementation, and integration of Digital Grid Management (DGM) platforms to support reliable, scalable, and high-performing utility operations.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, hands-on configuration and integration experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver complex utility control center solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end architecture design for ADMS/OMS implementations, including SCADA, DMS, OMS, and integrations with GIS, AMI, Distribution Automation, and enterprise systems.
- Define control center configurations, system topologies, high-availability architectures, and disaster recovery strategies aligned with industry and vendor best practices.
- Support delivery of ADMS, OMS, and/or DERMS projects, including solution design, system integration, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
- Lead and support integration of ADMS/OMS with utility systems such as SCADA, GIS, SAP, and Switch Order Management (SOM) to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency.
- Lead and support ADMS/OMS configuration, including outage job workflows from call intake through job closure and reporting.
- Lead and assist with data modeling and data migration from legacy OMS platforms to new systems.
- Provide technical leadership to project delivery teams, including mentoring junior staff and contributing hands-on to technical development activities.
- Conduct workshops, validate solution designs, and oversee configuration of OMS functionality (e.g., prediction rules, ETR matrices, crew management, outage assist displays).
- Oversee configuration, testing, and commissioning of Emerson/AspenTech ADMS/OMS solutions, ensuring accurate real-time modeling of power system conditions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform system evaluations, and support procurement processes; coordinate with vendors to ensure solution compatibility.
- Develop and execute quality assurance plans to validate system functionality, performance, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, standards, procedures, security controls, and long-term roadmaps.
- Ensure solutions incorporate cybersecurity best practices, scalability for increasing DER penetration, and real-time performance for outage management and grid optimization.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to ADMS/OMS implementations and provide effective resolution.
- Identify opportunities to enhance grid automation capabilities, including integration with DERMS and other advanced technologies.
Requirements Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience as an Architect supporting Emerson/AspenTech ADMS/OMS implementations in utility control center environments.
- 4+ years of experience serving as a Technical Lead on complex technology projects.
- In-depth knowledge of Emerson / AspenTech Digital Grid Management platforms, including Monarch-based systems.
- Hands-on experience with ADMS/OMS configuration and data migration activities.
- Experience with interface and integration development.
- Strong proficiency integrating ADMS/OMS with SCADA, GIS, SAP, and other utility systems.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS).
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for utility, IoT, and cloud-based systems.
- Emerson/AspenTech certification (preferred) or equivalent experience delivering DGM solutions as a Delivery Service Provider.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting electric utilities through ADMS/OMS implementations.
- Knowledge of additional utility systems such as Switch Order Management (SOM), Energy Management Systems (EMS), or DERMS.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative delivery environments.
- Exposure to data analytics or machine learning applications within utility or grid operations contexts.
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