Solutions Architect

UDC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA

401K match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Term Life & AD&D

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Critical Illness Insurance

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

UDC is seeking a full-time Solution Architect with Esri Utility Network experience to lead complex utility projects in the United States. You will provide technical leadership, design enterprise architectures, and develop high-level specifications for large utilities, while mentoring engineers and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations.

Travel may reach up to 50% depending on client and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8-14 years of work experience in support of related utility consulting or large-scale process/technology projects.
• Esri Utility Network experience is required.
• Ability to manage architectural specifications, use-case development, requirements gathering, specification and validation.
• Experience with Asset and Work Management Systems, ArcGIS – Geometric Network Management/ ArcGIS – Pipeline Referencing, and Integrity Management Software (DIMP or TIMP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to provide technical direction for software development teams and quality assurance.
• Ability to maintain programmatic and technical documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
• Understanding of general utility business processes.
• Electric or gas distribution industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership for a systems implementation and integration project.
• Manage all technical deliverables for the program, including architectural specifications, use-case development, requirements gathering, specification, and validation.
• Provide technical direction for software development teams and quality assurance personnel.
• Create and maintain programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution.
• Manage and document system configurations and relevant architectural views.
• Ensure deliverables are thoroughly tested and meet customer expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to senior and entry-level engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architectural specifications

Use-case development

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Mentoring

Esri Utility Network

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

ArcGIS

Geometric Network Management

Pipeline Referencing

Integrity Management Software (DIMP/TIMP)

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Solution Architect with Esri Utility Network experience to join our team. The Solution Architect will have the opportunity to:

• Develop roadmaps for our utility clients to move to in the future
• Design Enterprise Architectures for some of the largest utilities in the US
• Serve as the top-level technical expert and create high-level architectural specifications, and
• Address issues and compatibility concerns based on requirement specifications.

We anticipate that business travel may be up to 50% at times, however the amount may vary depending on client and project requirements.

What you will do

• Provide overall technical leadership for a systems implementation and integration project
• Manage all technical deliverables for the program, including architectural specifications, use- case development, requirements gathering, specification, and validation
• Provide technical direction for software development teams and quality assurance personnel
• Create and maintain programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution
• Manage and document system configurations and relevant architectural views
• Ensure deliverables are thoroughly tested and meet customer expectations
• Serve as a mentor to senior and entry-level engineers

What we look for from you

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 8-14 years of work experience in support of related utility consulting or large-scale process/technology projects
• Esri Utility Network experience is required
• Ability to manage architectural specifications, use-case development, requirements gathering, specification and validation
• Experience with Asset and Work Management Systems, ArcGIS – Geometric Network Management/ ArcGIS – Pipeline Referencing, and Integrity Management Software (DIMP or TIMP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to provide technical direction for software development teams and quality assurance
• Ability to maintain programmatic and technical documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Understanding of general utility business processes
• Electric or gas distribution industry experience

Compensation range

$150,000-$170,000 annually depending on location and experience

UDC Benefits at a glance (for full-time employees)

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• HSA
• 401K & Employer Match
• Paid time off (includes vacation and sick time)
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Basic Term Life and AD&D (Employer Paid)
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Program

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.