title: IT Architect and Technical Lead
Location: Tacoma WA / Remote , This is a remote position and requires occasional travel.
duration: 6 months
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Architect and Technical Lead (Contractor) with extensive experience in Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Outage Management System (OMS).
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end architecture design for ADMS/OMS implementations, including SCADA, DMS (Distribution Management System), OMS, and integrations with GIS, AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure), Distribution Automation, and enterprise systems.
Define control center configurations, system topologies, high-availability architectures, and disaster recovery strategies that align with client needs and vendor/industry best practices.
Support delivery of ADMS, OMS, and/or DERMS projects, including solution design, system integration, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
Lead and assist with the integration of ADMS/OMS with existing utility systems, including SOM, SCADA, GIS, and SAP, to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency.
Lead and assist with the configuration of ADMS/OMS with existing utility systems, including outage job functionality from calls, job creation to job closure and reporting, to ensure seamless workflow and operational efficiency
Lead and assist with Data Model and Data Migration from old to new OMS systems.
Provide technical guidance to project delivery teams, including mentoring junior developers and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project milestones. Also need to assist with technical development of the project.
Conduct workshops, validate designs, oversee configuration (e.g., OMS prediction rules, ETR matrices, crew management, outage assist displays), and ensure seamless integration with existing utility IT/OT environments.
Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience as an Architect, with ADMS/OMS implementations, including system design, implementation, and testing in utility control center environments.
Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience as Technical Lead
In-depth knowledge of Digital Grid Management platform, particularly Monarch-based systems.
Ability to do configurations of ADMS OMS and Data Migrations.
Ability to do interface development
Proficiency in system integration with SCADA, GIS, SAP, and other utility systems.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS).
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for securing IoT and cloud-based systems.
certification (preferred) or equivalent experience as a Delivery Service Provider (DSP) for DGM solutions.
Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting utilities with ADMS/OMS implementations.
Knowledge of additional energy management systems Switch Orders Management (SOM) , Emergency Management Systems (EMS) or DERMS.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Exposure to data analytics or machine learning for utility applications.
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