Description

Job Title: Solution Architect- Smart Metering (AMR / AMI)

Location: Portland OR (Onsite)

 

Job Description:

  • Lead the overall solutioning of Itron AMR upgrade project for a utility customer
  • Ensure that system requirements are translated effectively into solutions, including review and assurance of Service Provider design documentation
  • Ensure that the solutions are implemented in a way that meets the original requirement
  • Resolve issues that lay behind the system requirements
  • Ensure that change request to requirements are coherent and that they integrate correctly with wider company systems
  • Ensure service providers meet the needs identified in the Change Requests in an effective and cost-efficient manner
  • Work with product vendor, partners and customer to ensure that their solutions are correctly designed and implemented
  • The handover of application process material and knowledge transfer to Design and Assurance function
  • Providing continuity of solution design and knowledge transfer
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders such as customer SPOCs, product vendors, partners and offshore team to ensure successful delivery of AMR project

Skills & Experience Essential

  • 10+ years of experience in designing IT/OT architecture for Utility Industry covering areas of Smart Metering, Smart Grid, Communication networks and cybersecurity
  • Strong technology experience in Smart Metering (AMR / AMI)
  • Extensive experience in delivering solutions for utility customers preferably Gas Utilities
  • Experience in implementing Itron AMR products
  • Knowledge or experience in Itron Temetra product is an added advantage
  • Experienced in applying architectural tools and methods
  • Expertise in security standards such as NIST, NERC-CIP, ISO 27001 etc.
  • Good Knowledge of integration frameworks and API based integration design
  • A self-starting individual with a strong work ethic capable of planning and managing own time effectively. Ability to perform under pressure and to work using own initiative as well as part of a team
  • Creative problem solving and analysis skills with an ability to identify develop and implement solutions to gaps to meet the needs of the business
  • Excellent verbal and written (including presentation) communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
  • Able to build relationships and network at all levels
  • Able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy

Key Skills