Solutions Architect

About the role

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
• Address issues and compatibility concerns based on requirement specifications

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

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Understanding of general utility business processes
• Electric or gas distribution industry experience

Qualifications

• 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), Parental Leave, 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, Gym Reimbursement Program, Student Loan Repayment Program, Paid Volunteering Time

Skills

• Technical leadership
• Systems implementation and integration
• Architectural specifications
• Use-case development
• Requirements gathering
• Specification and validation
• Programmatic and technical documentation
• System configurations and architectural views
• Deliverable testing
• Mentoring

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• HSA
• 401K & Employer Match
• Paid time off (includes vacation and sick time)
• Parental Leave
• 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
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Volunteering Time