IT Architect

JOB TITLE: IT ARCHITECT

JOB LOCATION: REMOTE (with some travel to Tacoma WA)

WAGE RANGE*: 95.00-100.00 PER HOUR

JOB NUMBER: SAIJP00038666

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience as an Architect, with Emerson/AspenTech 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 Emerson / AspenTech's 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.
• Emerson/AspenTech certification (preferred) or equivalent experience as a Delivery Service Provider (DSP) for Emerson/AspenTech DGM solutions.
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and integration of Emerson / AspenTech's Digital Grid Management (DGM) solutions, ensuring exceptional performance and alignment with client requirements. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Location: This is a remote position and requires occasional travel.

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.
• Oversee the configuration, testing, and commissioning of Emerson/AspenTech ADMS/OMS solutions, ensuring accurate modeling of real-time power system conditions.
• Work with clients to gather requirements, perform system evaluations, and manage procurement processes. Collaborate with Emerson/AspenTech and other vendors to ensure solution compatibility and support.
• Develop and execute quality assurance plans to validate system functionality, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation and provide training to client teams and internal staff on ADMS/OMS functionalities and best practices.
• Develop and maintain documentation: architecture diagrams, standards, procedures, security controls, and long-term roadmaps.
• Ensure designs incorporate cybersecurity best practices, NERC CIP compliance (where applicable), scalability for growing DER penetration, and real-time performance for outage management and grid optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to ADMS/OMS implementations, leveraging strong analytical skills to resolve challenges efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to enhance grid automation capabilities, including integration with Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) and other advanced technologies.
  
  

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.
  
  

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