Solution Architect with Energy Management System (EMS) Transformation

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Title: Solution Architect with Energy Management System (EMS) Transformation Immediate offer
Location: Remote Work
Client: Direct

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, 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 such as:
ICCP / TASE.2
DNP3
IEC 61850
CIM (Common Information Model).

Platform Modernization
Guide modernization of control center infrastructure, including virtualization, hybrid cloud considerations, and containerized services where applicable.
Define architecture standards for cybersecurity, identity management, and network segmentation aligned with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) CIP requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration
Work with Transmission Operations, Grid Reliability, and Market Operations teams to ensure operational requirements are reflected in the architecture.
Coordinate with vendor architects from AspenTech and Hitachi during transition phases.
Communicate architecture decisions to executive stakeholders and program leadership.

Required Qualifications
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.
Strong knowledge of utility integration standards (ICCP, IEC 61850, CIM, DNP3).
Experience delivering large-scale EMS / SCADA implementations or migrations.

Preferred Qualifications
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.
Certifications such as TOGAF, PMP, or cloud architecture certifications.

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