What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVEVA PI Technical Specialist / Lead Consultant - Remote position at Cognizant?
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About Cognizant
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping clients transform their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Headquartered in the U.S. and ranked 195 on the Fortune 500, Cognizant is a NASDAQ-100 member consistently recognized among the world's most admired companies. Learn more at cognizant.com.
About Cognizant's IoT Practice
Within Cognizant IoT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that unite industry needs with human-centered design. We believe that without human-centered thinking, connected products are simply standalone things — but with it, they facilitate a unified, transformative way of life. Our work is disrupting industries, proliferating intelligent data, and redefining how people connect with processes at scale.
AVEVA PI Technical Specialist / Lead Consultant
Role Summary
The AVEVA PI Technical Specialist serves as a senior technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing real‑time data solutions using the AVEVA PI System and CONNECT data services. This role works closely with customers to deliver scalable, high‑impact industrial data platforms supporting advanced analytics, operational intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives across energy and manufacturing domains.
Key Responsibilities
Salary Range: commensurate with experience
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on individual performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Cognizant Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
About Cognizant
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping clients transform their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Headquartered in the U.S. and ranked 195 on the Fortune 500, Cognizant is a NASDAQ-100 member consistently recognized among the world's most admired companies. Learn more at cognizant.com.
About Cognizant's IoT Practice
Within Cognizant IoT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that unite industry needs with human-centered design. We believe that without human-centered thinking, connected products are simply standalone things — but with it, they facilitate a unified, transformative way of life. Our work is disrupting industries, proliferating intelligent data, and redefining how people connect with processes at scale.
AVEVA PI Technical Specialist / Lead Consultant
Role Summary
The AVEVA PI Technical Specialist serves as a senior technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing real‑time data solutions using the AVEVA PI System and CONNECT data services. This role works closely with customers to deliver scalable, high‑impact industrial data platforms supporting advanced analytics, operational intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives across energy and manufacturing domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a senior AVEVA PI consultant with 10 years of hands‑on experience across the PI software suite.
- Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to design, configure, develop, test, and deploy real‑time data solutions.
- Lead implementations of PI Asset Framework (AF), including hierarchy design, standardization, and best‑practice consulting.
- Execute PI system upgrades, OEE solutions, and PI–MES integrations.
- Configure and support PI Data Historian components, including:
- PI Vision / ProcessBook dashboards
- PI AF Analytics, Event Frames, Notifications, and RtReports
- PI Interfaces (OPC DA/UA, RDBMS, PI‑to‑PI)
- PI Adapters and Connectors
- Develop custom integrations and extensions using C#, Python, and APIs.
- Apply working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, data hubs, and data lakes; experience with AVEVA CONNECT Data Services preferred.
- Define technical roadmaps, delivery plans, and solution architectures for complex, high‑impact projects.
- Produce comprehensive end‑to‑end solution documentation.
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership across projects.
- 10 years of experience with the AVEVA PI (OSIsoft) platform and components.
- Strong expertise in PI AF, analytics, historian configuration, and system integration.
- Hands‑on programming experience with C#, Python, .NET, and SQL‑based solutions.
- Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Proven ability to work independently and deliver projects with minimal supervision.
- Strong customer‑facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Industry experience in energy, utilities, or manufacturing.
- Experience with CONNECT Data Services, cloud deployments, or hybrid architectures.
- Familiarity with SSIS, API/adapter development, and advanced analytics platforms.
- PI System certification/accreditation (OSIsoft/AVEVA).
- AWS or Azure certifications (optional but valued).
Salary Range: commensurate with experience
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on individual performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Cognizant Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.