Consulting Systems Engineer - Operational Technology (OT) Modernization

World Wide Technology; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Consulting Systems Engineer to lead technical pre‑sales for utility and enterprise clients in Southern California. You will partner with Client Managers to drive architecture discussions, capture requirements, and map them to integrated OT and IT solutions using the ATC resources for workshops, demos, and proofs of concept.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design of OT architectures for grid modernization, DERMS, AMI, and cybersecurity, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a pre‑sales engineering or related role.
• Experience translating business requirements into integrated tech solutions.
• Strong background in OT environments with utility operations.
• Experience with SCADA/industrial control systems and EMS/DMS/ADMS/OMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions in customer meetings and workshops.
• Capture requirements and map to integrated utility solutions.
• Design OT architectures aligned to modernization initiatives.
• Support utility customers across Grid/Gas OT systems (SCADA, EMS, ADMS, OMS).
• Develop SOW, POC, BOM, LOE estimates for services.
• Build long-term customer relationships with account teams.

Skills

Executive briefing

Whiteboarding

Pre-Sales leadership

Client engagement

Technical presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

OSIsoft PI System

AVEVA Data Hub

GIS platforms

Private LTE

Job description

Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) — a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Why you should join Global Enterprise Sales

As a Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE), you will partner with Client Managers to provide technical pre-sales leadership for our utility and enterprise customers across Southern California. No two days will be the same—our broad portfolio includes Operational Technology (OT) Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Modernization, Automation, Multi-Cloud Architecture, and Security Transformation.

With our Advanced Technology Center ( https://wwt.com/atc ) at your fingertips for workshops, demos, and proofs of concept, you will act as a trusted advisor—helping customers evaluate, architect, and adopt modern technology solutions.

What will you be doing?

The CSE brings technical expertise and consultative leadership to customer engagements in the local market. Daily responsibilities include:

• Leading technical discussions in customer sales meetings, presentations, and whiteboard sessions

• Capturing customer requirements and mapping them to modern, integrated utility solutions across electric grid, gas operations, and enterprise OT environments

• Designing OT and operational solution architectures aligned to utility modernization initiatives, operational reliability, resiliency, pipeline safety, and clean energy transformation outcomes

• Supporting utility customers across Grid and Gas operational systems including SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, EMS, OMS, AMI, GIS, pipeline monitoring, leak detection, pressure management, field mobility, and industrial communications platforms

• Developing Statements of Work (SOW), Proofs of Concept (POC), Bills of Materials (BOM), and Level of Effort (LOE) estimates for professional services engagements

• Partnering with local Client Executives to build long-term customer relationships and trusted advisor status within utility operations and IT/OT organizations

• Collaborating with ecosystem partners including Nokia, Cisco, GE Vernova, Itron, Landis+Gyr, AVEVA, and World Wide Technology field engineering teams on utility OT and infrastructure engagements

• Staying ahead of emerging trends in grid modernization, gas utility modernization, DERMS, AMI 2.0, private LTE (pLTE), edge compute, operational analytics, and OT cybersecurity

• Supporting executive strategy conversations, operational transformation workshops, and hands‑on technical sessions for utility customers

• Up to 25% travel expected

Responsibilities

• Technical Pre-Sales Systems Engineering and solution architecture

• Serve as technical liaison to supported clients and OEM partners

• Build custom solution architectures and reference designs

• Create BOMs, LOEs, and proposal-level documentation

• Conduct POCs, demos, and ATC‑backed workshops

• Attend client sales meetings and support RFP/RFI responses

• Expand technical expertise continuously as new capabilities emerge

• Act as the technical liaison for all account technical requests

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in a pre‑sales engineering, consulting, solutions architecture, or utility OT engineering role

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into integrated technology solutions across electric utility, gas utility, and enterprise operational environments

• Strong background in Utility Operational Technology (OT) environments, including hands‑on familiarity with electric grid and gas operational systems such as:

• SCADA & Industrial Control Systems: GE/Emerson SCADA, OSIsoft/AVEVA, or equivalent industrial control platforms supporting electric and gas utility operations
• Grid & Gas Control Systems: Energy Management Systems (EMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), gas monitoring and control systems, pipeline telemetry, and pressure management platforms
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0): Smart meter platforms, head‑end systems, Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS), and utility data integration platforms from providers such as Itron and Landis+Gyr
• Utility Communications & Networking: Field Area Networks (FAN), RF Mesh, private LTE (pLTE), industrial wireless communications, IP/MPLS routing, and industrial networking platforms from providers such as Nokia and Cisco
• Industrial & Utility Protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870‑5‑101/104, ICCP (TASE.2), and industrial telemetry protocols used in electric and gas utility operations
• OT Cybersecurity: NERC CIP compliance, IEC 62443 framework, Purdue Reference Model, OT/IT network segmentation, and cybersecurity principles for critical utility infrastructure
• DERMS, Grid Edge & Operational Automation: Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), distributed automation, grid edge intelligence, pipeline monitoring, leak detection technologies, and operational analytics platforms
• Operational Data Platforms & GIS: OSIsoft PI System / AVEVA Data Hub, GIS platforms for utility asset mapping, substation automation technologies, protective relay systems, and operational reporting/analytics solutions
• Experience developing Statements of Work (SOW), Bills of Materials (BOM), Proofs of Concept (POC), and professional services Level of Effort (LOE) estimates
• Strong communication, presentation, whiteboarding, and executive briefing skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience

Preferred

• Direct utility industry experience supporting electric grid, gas utility, or multi‑utility operational environments in an OT engineering, architecture, systems integration, or consulting capacity

• Understanding of utility modernization drivers including clean energy integration, DER adoption, grid resiliency, wildfire mitigation, pipeline safety modernization, operational reliability, and infrastructure hardening initiatives

• Prior delivery or hands‑on engineering experience in OT systems deployment, systems integration, commissioning, or operational support within utility environments

• Experience supporting utility modernization programs involving SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, AMI, GIS, pipeline operations, industrial networking, or OT cybersecurity initiatives

• Familiarity with utility ecosystem partners and technologies including GE Vernova, AVEVA, Itron, Landis+Gyr, Cisco, and Nokia technologies and platforms

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually. This role is OTE‑eligible , with additional variable compensation provided on top of the base salary. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well‑being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program

• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring

• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all‑encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

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World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job‑related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.

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