Domain Architect – Field Technology (Utilities)

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Domain Architect – Field Technology (Utilities)

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Domain Architect – Field Technology to serve as a senior architecture leader responsible for defining and governing the technology strategy supporting electric and gas utility field operations. This role will be a key member of the Enterprise Architecture organization, driving architecture standards, governance, and technology roadmaps across Field Technology value streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Architecture Leadership
• Develop technology points of view regarding emerging technologies, market trends, and industry innovations impacting utility field operations.
• Drive a business-outcome-focused architecture approach that aligns technology investments with operational objectives.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, value stream leaders, and business stakeholders to define and execute technology strategy.
• Analyze current technology capabilities and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and transformation.
• Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps covering applications, integrations, data, infrastructure, and platforms supporting field operations.
• Lead architecture strategy for critical field technology platforms, including:
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
• Work Management Systems
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Outage Management Systems (OMS)
• Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
• Mobile Workforce Management
• Scheduling and Dispatch Platforms
• Architecture Governance
• Define and promote architecture principles, standards, frameworks, and governance processes.
• Establish reference architectures, design patterns, integration standards, and data management practices.
• Define authoritative systems of record for assets, work management, crews, and operational data.
• Review solution designs to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies, integration complexity, and technology risks.
• Provide architecture oversight across multiple initiatives and technology portfolios.
• Solution Architecture
• Serve as the architecture authority for utility field operations capabilities, including:
• Work and Asset Management
• Field Mobility
• Outage and Emergency Response
• Vegetation Management
• Inspection and Compliance Programs
• Construction and Maintenance Operations
• Workforce Scheduling and Dispatch
• Additional responsibilities include:
• Evaluating emerging technologies such as:
• Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML)
• Generative AI
• Agentic AI
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Cloud Computing
• DevOps
• Event-Driven Architectures
• Microservices
• Automation and RPA
• Technical Expertise
• Enterprise Architecture
• Business Architecture
• Application Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Data & Information Architecture
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Cloud Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Enterprise Governance
• Modern Architecture Patterns
• Domain-Driven Design
• Event-Driven Architecture
• API-First Architecture
• Microservices
• N-Tier Architectures
• Service-Oriented Architecture
• Cloud & DevOps
• Cloud Fundamentals
• Hybrid Cloud Platforms
• DevOps Practices
• CI/CD Concepts
• Infrastructure Automation
• Data & Security
• Data Governance
• Data Security
• Identity & Access Management
• Information Protection
• Security-by-Design Principles
• Emerging Technologies
• AI / Machine Learning
• Generative AI
• Agentic AI
• Big Data Technologies
• Internet of Things (IoT)

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Technology Architecture experience.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale architecture solutions.
• Strong knowledge of utility field operations and supporting technologies.
• Experience developing architecture strategies, roadmaps, governance frameworks, and standards.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid architecture environments.
• Utility Technology Experience: Strong experience supporting or architecting solutions involving:
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
• Work Management Platforms
• GIS Technologies
• Mobile Workforce Solutions
• Outage Management Systems
• Utility Operations Platforms
• Workforce Scheduling and Dispatch
• Experience with platforms such as:
• Hexagon EAM
• IBM Maximo
• SAP EAM
• OpenGrid
• Esri ArcGIS
• Utility Mobile Workforce Platforms

Preferred Experience

• Electric and Gas Utility industry experience.
• Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations.
• Multi-operating company utility environments.
• Enterprise integration strategy and middleware platforms.
• Field technology modernization initiatives.
• Large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Experience architecting:
• Field-to-enterprise workflows
• Asset lifecycle management
• Inspection and compliance solutions
• Mobile workforce solutions
• Operational reporting and analytics
• Customer and operational system integrations
• Core Competencies
• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Communication
• Business Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Technology Leadership
• Enterprise Architecture Governance
• Solution Design
• Risk Management
• Change Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-funded HSA contributions
• Strong wellness and preventive care focus
• Fertility and family-building support
• Robust retirement and financial wellness programs
• Multiple voluntary insurance options for additional protection

Benefits Overview

• Medical Coverage
• Three medical plan options available:
• PPO
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA
• HDHP Low Plan
• Preventive care covered at 100%
• Nationwide provider network
• Virtual care and telehealth services available
• Prescription drug coverage integrated with medical benefits through a single carrier and ID card
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer contribution: $600 annually for Employee Only coverage
• $1,200 annually for Employee + Dependents coverage
• Employee pre-tax contributions available
• Funds roll over year to year and remain employee-owned
• Dental Coverage
• Two dental plan options
• Preventive care covered at 100%
• Orthodontia coverage available under enhanced plan
• Coverage for employees and dependents
• Vision Coverage
• Annual eye exams
• Frames, lenses, and contact lens benefits
• Multiple vision plan options available
• Life & Disability Benefits
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual base salary
• Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Optional supplemental employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Wellness program with incentives for completing health assessments and screenings
• Fitness and wellness platform access
• Caregiver support resources
• Weight management program
• Health coaching and advocacy services
• Virtual physical therapy at no cost
• Family Building Benefits
• Fertility treatment coverage up to $20,000 lifetime maximum
• Fertility medication coverage up to $15,000 lifetime maximum
• Dedicated fertility care advocacy support
• Financial Benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid vacation
• Holidays
• Sick time and other leave programs

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Job Details: Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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