Solutions Architect - Grid Infrastructure

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Solutions Architect - Grid Infrastructure at Southern California Edison (SCE) and help power the future of energy.

In this role, you will drive the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions that support SCE's critical grid control systems and operational technology landscape. You will play a key role in developing adaptable, secure, and interoperable architectures that enable the organization to respond effectively to evolving business needs, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

As a Solutions Architect, you will partner closely with Enterprise Architects, Principal Advisors, business leaders, and technical teams to define and deliver strategic architecture solutions spanning applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and integrated business processes. You will translate complex business challenges into scalable technology roadmaps and architecture designs that support grid modernization and operational excellence.

You will establish architecture standards and design principles, develop technical specifications for new technologies and services, and evaluate products and platforms to ensure seamless integration across enterprise and grid ecosystems. Working through governance and cybersecurity review processes, you will help resolve complex architectural challenges while ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, security requirements, and technology standards.

This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional project teams, collaborate with subject matter experts, and engage with industry-leading vendors to deliver next-generation solutions that enhance grid reliability, resilience, and innovation. If you are passionate about solving complex problems, influencing technology strategy, and shaping the future of the electric utility industry, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

• Architecture and Engineering – Provide services and direction to major programs in the areas of application, information, infrastructure, and integration.  Work with program managers to plan technical work streams and identify risks and issues.  Take responsibility for critical technology decisions. Define integration standards and govern project alignment to standards.
• Technical Leadership – Provide technical thought leadership when working with other IT teams and partners.  Work with business and IT senior leadership to establish projects to support related Business and IT goals.  Represent Digital Grid Services in project architecture, design, and planning.  Develop presentations by gathering and analyzing information to present to senior leadership.
• Technical Advisor – Provide expert guidance and consultation services to clients to provide understanding of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Strategic Guidance – Provide an understanding to others of the strategy Roadmap which aligns with industry benchmarks.  Identify our 3 – 5-year goals, and high-level projects and programs to meet our clients’ needs. Work with vendors and senior leadership directly as well as engineers, IT specialists, architects, and analysts from various disciplines to achieve desired business outcomes. 
• Team Lead – Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to other senior technical team members. 
• Innovation – Fosters technical innovation within the team and leads by example when developing solutions.  Representing SCE to the vendor and communicating learned best practices, vendor product roadmap, and communicating SCE business vision to vendors for future product planning.

As a Solutions Architect - Grid Infrastructure, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions, including solution architecture, systems integration, and vendor collaboration.
• Five or more years of experience serving as a Technical Lead, Solution Architect, or Systems Engineer for large-scale, mission-critical environments.
• Three or more years of experience leading enterprise deployments and system implementations across complex application and infrastructure platforms.
• Experience designing resilient, secure, and highly available solutions using cloud, COTS, and enterprise integration technologies.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, service-oriented architecture (SOA), APIs, messaging frameworks, and distributed systems integration.
• Experience with cybersecurity architecture, defense-in-depth principles, and industry security standards.
• Experience with databases, modern application development frameworks, container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Tanzu), and DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their integration into enterprise solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in the utility industry, Smart Grid technologies, NERC CIP, or government/critical infrastructure security environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.
• Familiarity with ITIL, PMI, and enterprise governance best practices.

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 
• The primary work location for this position is Rosemead, CA. However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at an alternate work location. 
• Position will require up to 10% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory. 
• This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation.  Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected] or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.