Solution Architect

Solution Architect Energy Management System (EMS) Transformation Duration: Long Term

Rate: 65/HR Max

Location: Remote Job 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.

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

Regards,

Vipin Tiwari
Direct No.:
Techridge Inc.