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