Solutions Architect
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Job type
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- 7+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or Solution Architecture within the Utilities domain.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for an experienced AMI Solution Architect to lead enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives within the Utilities domain. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Smart Grid systems, smart meters, and Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and drive end-to-end enterprise architecture for AMI and Smart Grid ecosystems.
- Lead integration of smart meters, Head-End Systems (HES), MDMS, OMS, CIS, SCADA, DMS, and GIS.
- Gather business and technical requirements from customer stakeholders.
- Provide architectural guidance on system integration, data flow, security, and interoperability.
- Evaluate AMI vendors, platforms, and communication technologies.
- Define architecture roadmaps for scalable and secure utility solutions.
- Ensure compliance with utility regulations and cybersecurity standards.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or Solution Architecture within the Utilities domain.
- Strong experience with AMI platforms such as Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus, or Trilliant.
- Experience with MDMS platforms such as Oracle Utilities, Siemens EnergyIP, or Honeywell.
- Strong understanding of Smart Metering and Smart Grid technologies.
- Experience integrating AMI with OMS, CIS, SCADA, DMS, and GIS.
- Knowledge of RF Mesh, LTE, PLC, and utility communication networks.
- Understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, and IT/OT infrastructure.
- Experience with North American electric, gas, or water utility projects.
Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, or Databricks.
- Knowledge of OEB, FERC, NERC CIP, ISO, and IEC standards.
- Experience with Canadian utility regulations and privacy standards.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives for utility AMI and Smart Grid ecosystems, including integration of meters and systems such as HES, MDMS, OMS, CIS, SCADA, DMS, and GIS. Gather stakeholder requirements, guide integration and security decisions, evaluate vendors and communication technologies, and define scalable, compliant architecture roadmaps.
Requirements
Requires 7+ years of enterprise or solution architecture experience in the Utilities domain, with strong AMI, Smart Grid, smart metering, and MDMS expertise. Candidates should have experience with utility platforms and system integrations, knowledge of communication networks, cybersecurity, data governance, and IT/OT infrastructure, and experience on North American utility projects; a relevant bachelor's degree is listed.
Skills
- Enterprise Architecture
- Solution Architecture
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Smart Grid
- Smart Metering
- Meter Data Management Systems
- System Integration
- Utility Communication Networks
- Cybersecurity
- Data Governance
- IT/OT Infrastructure
- Stakeholder Requirements Gathering
- Architecture Roadmapping
- Vendor Evaluation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Energy
- Consulting
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Smart Grid
- Smart Meters
- Meter Data Management Systems
- Itron
- Landis+Gyr
- Sensus
- Trilliant
- Oracle Utilities
- Siemens EnergyIP
- Honeywell
- Head-End Systems
- OMS
- CIS
- SCADA
- DMS
- GIS
- RF Mesh
- LTE
- Power Line Communication
- Azure
- AWS
- GCP
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- NERC CIP
- FERC
- OEB
- ISO Standards
- IEC Standards