Enterprise Architect - Energy & Utilities

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC is looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join our Intelligent Grid Solutions team within the EMEA Architecture function to support our Energy Control System, Grid Edge and Energy Markets practices. The role is accountable for shaping end-to-end architectures with customers, defining roadmaps and solution designs that enable DSO/TSO objectives while remaining implementable and commercially viable. The Enterprise Architect leads architecture engagements with energy distribution and transmission clients, focusing on EMS, ADMS, OMS, AMI, Market Platforms, DER integration and related enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

1. Enterprise & Solution Architecture Ownership
   1. Own the definition of end-to-end architectures for assigned client engagements, covering application, data, integration and technology domains.
   2. Develop current-state and target-state architectures for utility clients, aligned to regulatory drivers, business priorities and digital strategies such as DSO transition, flexibility and DER integration.
   3. Produce conceptual and high-level solution designs for programmes involving EMS, ADMS, OMS, AMI, Market Platforms, DERMS, CRM, ERP and integration layers, ensuring traceability to requirements and roadmaps.
   4. Lead architectural impact assessments for change initiatives, identifying dependencies, risks and options and making clear recommendations to client stakeholders.
2. Integration & Data Architecture
   1. Define integration approaches for OT/IT landscapes spanning SCADA/ADMS, GIS, AMI, market platforms, analytics and enterprise systems.
   2. Apply utility integration and data standards including IEC-60870-5-104, ICCP, CIM/IEC 61968/61970/62325, REST APIs and message-based integration to deliver interoperable, future-proof solutions.
   3. Drive alignment of network and asset models such as CIM, GIS and ADMS with enterprise data models, governance policies and analytics needs.
3. Client-Facing Leadership & Consulting
   1. Act as the primary architectural contact for nominated customer accounts or programmers, engaging directly with business, IT and operations leaders. 
   2. Facilitate and lead architecture and design workshops, capturing outcomes and translating them into clear architecture artefacts and roadmaps.
   3. Advise clients on solution options, trade-offs and migration paths, articulating business value, risk and cost implications in language suitable for both executives and technical teams.
   4. Represent TRC’s architecture capability in steering groups, procurement processes and vendor engagements.
4. Governance & Design Assurance
   1. Establish and apply architecture principles, standards and patterns on engagements, ensuring projects adhere to agreed guardrails.
   2. Chair or actively participate in design reviews, providing authoritative guidance on solution fit, compliance and risk mitigation.
   3. Maintain a coherent view of the client’s architecture landscape across multiple projects, highlighting duplication, technical debt and optimisation opportunities.
5. Delivery Engagement & Risk Management
   1. Collaborate closely with delivery teams across ECS/ADMS, data, integration, cloud and cyber to ensure that implemented solutions conform to the approved architecture.
   2. Anticipate and manage technical and architectural risks such as data quality, integration complexity, performance and resilience, defining mitigation strategies and influencing project plans.
   3. Ensure that architecture decisions, standards and deviations are clearly documented and communicated to all stakeholders.
6. Practice Development & Thought Leadership
   1. Contribute to the development of TRC’s reference architectures, patterns and accelerators for energy and utilities clients.
   2. Capture and share lessons learned, leading practices and reusable artefacts across the Intelligent Grid Solutions practice.
   3. Stay current with industry trends in smart grids, EMS/ADMS/DERMS, cloud, data and integration, and bring these insights into client conversations and propositions.

Qualifications

1. Typically 6–10+ years of experience in the energy and utilities sector, including significant time in architecture, solution design or senior engineering roles for DNO/TSO, generation or utility-focused consultancies.
2. Proven experience designing solutions involving ADMS/SCADA/OMS and at least one of AMI, DERMS, CRM, ERP or enterprise integration platforms.
3. Strong understanding of grid operations processes including fault and outage management, switching, network planning, distributed generation and flexibility, and how they are supported by IT/OT systems.
4. Demonstrable track record producing and owning architecture artefacts including conceptual and logical designs, integration designs, roadmaps, standards and options papers.
5. Practical knowledge of utility integration and data standards such as IEC-60870-5-104, ICCP and CIM/IEC 61968/61970/62325, and their use in real projects.
6. Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures in Azure and/or AWS within a utility context, for example integration, data platforms, analytics or grid operations support.
7. Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with evidence of leading workshops and presenting to senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
8. Degree/HND in Computer Science, Electrical/Power Engineering or related discipline or relevant industry experience; 
9. Must have TOGAF Foundation or Practitioner, or equivalent enterprise architecture training 
10. Ability to travel across Europe up to 40%.

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Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

EEO Statement

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.