Domain Architect – Field Technology (Utilities)

Job Details

• 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.
• Role Overview: This role will be a key member of the Enterprise Architecture organization, driving architecture standards, governance, and technology roadmaps across Field Technology value streams. The Domain Architect will ensure alignment between business objectives and technology execution while promoting modern architecture principles, reducing risk, optimizing technology investments, and enabling digital transformation initiatives.
• 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.
• Assess 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:
• Work Management Systems
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Outage Management Systems (OMS)
• Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
• Mobile Workforce Management
• Scheduling and Dispatch Platforms
• Analyze business drivers and translate them into business, information, technical, and solution architecture requirements.
• Support enterprise initiatives by ensuring alignment between project delivery and long-term architectural vision.
• Drive continuous development of the architectural runway supporting future business capabilities.
• Architecture Governance
• Define and promote architecture principles, standards, frameworks, and governance processes.
• Educate and influence stakeholders on the importance of architecture and its role in achieving business goals.
• Ensure compliance with established architecture standards and guidelines.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among various stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: Deep experience supporting or architecting solutions involving:
• Utility technology platforms
• Work and asset management
• GIS
• Outage management systems
• Advanced distribution management systems
• Mobile workforce management
• Scheduling and dispatch platforms
• Technical Expertise: Experience with platforms such as:
• Work Management Systems
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Outage Management Systems (OMS)
• Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
• Mobile Workforce Management
• Scheduling and Dispatch Platforms
• Core Competencies: Core competencies include:
• Enterprise Architecture
• Modern Architecture Patterns
• Cloud & DevOps
• Data & Security
• Emerging Technologies

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Three medical plan options available: PPO, High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA, and HDHP Low Plan. Preventive care covered at 100%, nationwide provider network, virtual care and telehealth services, and prescription drug coverage integrated with medical benefits through a single carrier and ID card.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Employer contribution of $600 annually for Employee Only coverage and $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 with preventive care covered at 100% and 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, and 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, and 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, and dedicated fertility care advocacy support.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care).
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and other leave programs.