AMI Architect

Kastech Software Solutions Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastech Software Solutions Group is seeking a senior AMI architect in Los Angeles to lead end-to-end AMI/smart metering solutions. You will design UHES integrations, coordinate with MDM/CIS data flows, and drive enterprise-grade security and performance requirements.

The role requires deep knowledge of AMI ecosystems and modern cloud architectures to support scalable deployments and grid analytics in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in utility technology with 5+ years architecting or leading AMI/smart metering solutions in production at scale.
• Hands-on experience with a Universal Head End System (UHES) — designing, deploying, or operating a multi-vendor head end.
• Deep knowledge of AMI ecosystems: Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus, Aclara, or Honeywell/Elster.
• Strong grasp of AMI comms: RF mesh, licensed/unlicensed PM, cellular, PLC, with trade-offs.
• Experience integrating head end with MDM and CIS/billing systems (interval data, VEE, remote control).
• Understanding metering: interval vs. register data, TOU, revenue-grade accuracy, events/alarms.
• Ability to define enterprise-level non-functional requirements (scale, HA/DR, security).
• Excellent communication for technical and executive discussions.

Skills

AMI architecture

UHES integration

MDM/CIS data flows

Grid interoperability

Non-functional requirements

Executive communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Oracle Utilities platforms

MDM platforms (e.g., Siemens/eMeter)

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA (4 days onsite a week)

Required Qualifications

8+ years in utility technology with 5+ years specifically architecting or leading AMI / smart metering solutions in production at scale.

Demonstrated hands‑on experience with a Universal Head End System — designing, deploying, or operating a multi‑vendor head end and its adapter/driver layer. Ability to speak specifically to how a UHES abstracts meter comms and manages a heterogeneous fleet.

Deep working knowledge of at least two of the major AMI ecosystems: Itron (OpenWay / Riva / Gen5), Landis+Gyr (Gridstream / Command Center), Sensus (FlexNet), Aclara, or Honeywell/Elster.

Strong grasp of AMI communications technologies: RF mesh, licensed/unlicensed point‑to‑point, cellular (LTE/NB‑IoT/LTE‑M), and PLC — including their coverage, latency, and operational trade‑offs.

Proven integration experience between the head end and MDM and CIS/billing systems, including interval/register data flows, VEE, and command‑and‑control (remote connect/disconnect, on‑demand read, outage/restoration, tamper events).

Solid understanding of metering fundamentals: interval vs. register data, TOU, net metering, revenue‑grade accuracy, and meter events/alarms.

Experience defining and delivering enterprise‑grade non‑functional requirements (scale, HA/DR, security) and integration patterns (APIs, messaging, batch).

Excellent communication skills — able to move fluidly between deep technical design and executive‑level trade‑off discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Oracle Utilities platforms — Meter Data Management, Customer to Meter (C2M), CCS — and the Smart Grid Gateway (SGG) adapter framework, or comparable MDM platforms (e.g., Siemens/eMeter).

Familiarity with industry data and interoperability standards: MultiSpeak, CIM (IEC 61968/61970), DLMS/COSEM, and ANSI C12.19/C12.22.

Experience with grid‑edge adjacencies: OMS/DMS/ADMS, DERMS, EV managed charging, and the use of AMI data for grid analytics.

AMI cybersecurity experience aligned to NERC CIP, NIST, and IEC 62443, including endpoint PKI and key management.

Experience leading large‑scale AMI deployments or mass meter migrations, including phased rollout and legacy AMR/AMI transition.

Cloud architecture experience for AMI/MDM workloads (AWS, Azure, or OCI).

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; relevant architecture or PM certifications a plus