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Trc Companies, Inc.

Senior Principal Architect – Operational Technology (OT) Solutions

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Trc Companies, Inc.
Global consultancy delivering environmental, engineering, energy, infrastructure and construction solutions.
Lead the architectural design and delivery of Operational Technology (OT) solutions in the utility sector, including electric, gas, and water utilities.
20d ago
$290,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Raleigh, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Energy
Infrastructure
Construction Management
Project Management
Consulting
Technology Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Power & Utilities
Transportation
Water
Government
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
architectural design
vendor management
innovation development
thought leadership
architectural leadership
ot governance
  • Lead architectural design for large-scale OT systems (SCADA, ADMS, EMS, DMS, OMS, AMI, DERMS, etc.).
  • Drive vendor and technology selection and manage partnerships with system integrators and OEMs.
  • Lead efforts to develop and evangelize innovative solutions that bring the best of emerging and new technologies to our clients and TRC’s core offerings.
  • Serve as a thought leader and advisor to utility executives and senior management.
  • Provide architectural leadership on utility grid modernization, distributed energy integration, and automation initiatives.
  • Support staffing efforts and strategic hiring by attracting talent and former colleagues to TRC.
  • Support sales team with establishing and enhancing client relationships through direct support on calls, site visits, and thought leadership on complex technical discussions.
  • Lead solution design reviews, validate technical feasibility, and oversee implementation across multiple concurrent OT projects.
  • Act as the technical authority across delivery teams, ensuring alignment with architecture vision and standards.
  • Establish and enforce OT architecture governance processes and best practices.
  • Define and evolve OT architecture frameworks aligned to business goals, regulatory compliance, and security requirements.
  • Partner with cybersecurity teams to conduct risk assessments and define controls for OT environments.
  • Ensure interoperability across IT and OT systems, including data integration, edge computing, and network design.
  • Engage with utility operational teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and supportable solutions.
  • Support raising TRC’s profile as an industry leader in operational technologies and innovative solutioning by creating marketing artifacts, writing industry facing articles/blogs, or presenting at conferences.
  • Lead and support proposal responses driving solution and technical approach, writing content for key technical and business solution sections, and supporting commercial sizing and work estimates.
  • Support and drive client engagement to develop new business opportunities for TRC.
  • Mentor and guide junior architects, engineers, and delivery teams on OT architecture standards and methods.
  • Ensure solutions meet or exceed NERC CIP, IEC 61850, and other regulatory/cybersecurity standards.
What you bring
systems integration
network architecture
ot platforms
bachelor’s degree
vendor management
cybersecurity standards
  • Proven expertise in systems integration, network architecture, real-time data platforms, and protocols (e.g., DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus).
  • Deep technical knowledge of utility OT platforms such as SCADA, EMS, ADMS, OMS, AMI, and DERMS.
  • 10+ years of experience in OT/IT architecture and delivery within the utility or energy sector.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
  • Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience, including RFPs, solution evaluations, and contract oversight.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (NIST, NERC CIP) and resilience planning for critical infrastructure.
  • Experience with cloud, edge, and hybrid OT architectures.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
  • These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
  • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
  • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1969 Founded
Year Established
The firm traces its origins to 1969, marking over five decades of global consulting and engineering expertise.
Top ranking
ENR Lists
Recognized annually in ENR’s rankings as a leading firm in design and environmental services.
  • A global consulting, engineering and construction‑management firm.
  • Specializes in environmental engineering, geotechnical work, pipeline, power utilities, water, transportation and government projects.
  • Balancing public and private sector work, it blends field services with digital and inspection technologies.
  • Typical projects include coastal resilience upgrades, substation modernization, brownfield redevelopment, pipeline/installations and transportation infrastructure.
  • Implements high‑visibility, multi‑year programs—from power‑grid upgrades to aquatic centers and submarine cables.
  • Unusual for its breadth: a NASA satellite‑data early adopter and provider of intelligent‑grid and field‑inspection services.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity in all actions
  • Excellence in delivery
  • Innovation through collaboration
  • Accountability for success
  • Commitment to client satisfaction
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Target
Net-zero carbon emissions
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
  • Focus on environmental impact reduction in projects
  • Sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions
  • Investment in renewable energy technologies
  • Commitment to minimizing waste and optimizing resources
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Gender balance initiatives in leadership roles
  • Promotion of a diverse workforce through talent acquisition strategies
  • Focus on providing equal opportunities for all employees
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