We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect with expertise in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to play a key role in driving utility modernization initiatives. This position will be responsible for defining the architecture, strategy, and technology roadmap for the AMI ecosystem, enabling secure, scalable, and intelligent metering, data management, and smart grid capabilities. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, the Enterprise Architect will help align organizational objectives with innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the end-to-end enterprise architecture for AMI environments, including smart meters, head-end systems, Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS), data integration platforms, operational technology (OT), and analytics solutions.
- Collaborate with utility customers and internal stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements for AMI IT/OT systems, cybersecurity initiatives, Customer Information Systems (CIS), MDMS platforms, customer portals, and third-party applications.
- Provide architectural leadership and governance for solution design, ensuring effective system integration, secure data flows, interoperability, and scalability across the AMI landscape.
- Evaluate, recommend, and support AMI technologies, vendors, and platforms, including communication networks such as RF Mesh, LTE, and PLC, as well as edge computing and cloud/on-premises environments.
- Ensure solutions comply with utility industry regulations, data privacy requirements, cybersecurity standards, and best practices.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or Solution Architecture, with a strong focus on utilities, AMI, or smart grid technologies.
- Hands-on experience with AMI platforms such as Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus, Trilliant, and Meter Data Management solutions including Oracle Utilities, Siemens EnergyIP, and Honeywell.
- Demonstrated expertise integrating AMI platforms with utility applications such as OMS, CIS, SCADA, DMS, MDMS, and GIS.
- Strong knowledge of utility data governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and network infrastructure.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience supporting or delivering AMI implementations for electric, gas, or water utilities across North America.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern data platforms including Snowflake and Databricks.
- Familiarity with utility regulatory and compliance frameworks, including OEB, FERC, NERC CIP, and Canadian privacy regulations.
- Strong interest in sustainability, digital transformation, and next-generation smart grid technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring a unique combination of AMI domain expertise, enterprise architecture leadership, and utility industry knowledge, enabling the organization to accelerate its smart grid transformation while ensuring secure, reliable, and future-ready technology solutions.
