AMI Solution Architect (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)

AMI Solution Architect (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (possible 3-month CTH)

Job Summary

Our client is looking for an experienced Solution / Enterprise Architect specializing in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to help lead a major utility transformation. You'll shape the architecture, strategy, and roadmap for the AMI ecosystem, enabling secure, scalable, and intelligent metering and data management platforms. As a senior technology leader, you'll work across business and technical teams to align business goals with technology, guide integration across smart meters, head-end systems, MDMS, OT, and analytics, and help define the future of the smart grid and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the end-to-end enterprise architecture for AMI, covering smart meters, head-end systems, MDMS, data integration, OT, and analytics platforms.

• Work with client stakeholders to gather solution and system requirements across AMI IT/OT systems, cybersecurity, CIS, MDMS, the customer portal, and third-party systems.

• Provide architectural governance and guidance on system integration, data flows, security, and interoperability across the AMI ecosystem.

• Evaluate AMI vendors, platforms, and solutions, including communications networks (RF Mesh, LTE, PLC), edge computing, and cloud and on-premises integrations.

• Make sure solutions align with utility regulatory standards (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO, IEC), data privacy laws, and security best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture, focused on utilities, AMI, or smart grid systems.

• Deep experience with AMI platforms (e.g., Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus, Trilliant) and meter data management systems (e.g., Oracle Utilities, Siemens EnergyIP, Honeywell).

• Proven expertise integrating AMI with utility systems such as OMS, CIS, SCADA, DMS, MDMS, and GIS.

• A solid understanding of data governance, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure in utility operations.

• Experience with AMI deployments for electric, gas, or water utilities in North America.

• Strong internal and external communication and collaboration skills.

• Willingness to complete a mandatory background check.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks).

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as OEB, FERC, NERC CIP, and Canadian privacy standards.

• A passion for sustainability, innovation, and digital grid transformation.

• A bachelor's degree in a related field.