Director of Architecture – Operational Technology (OT) Solutions

Description

• Define and evolve OT architecture frameworks aligned to business goals, regulatory compliance, and security requirements.
• 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.
• Ensure interoperability across IT and OT systems, including data integration, edge computing, and network design.
• Establish and enforce OT architecture governance processes and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior architects, engineers, and delivery teams on OT architecture standards and methods.
• Engage with utility operational teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and supportable solutions.
• Lead and manage team of Operational Technology (OT) Architects
• Lead architectural design for large-scale OT systems (SCADA, ADMS, EMS, DMS, OMS, AMI, DERMS, etc.).
• Serve as a thought leader and advisor to utility executives and senior management.
• Lead solution design reviews, validate technical feasibility, and oversee implementation across multiple concurrent OT projects.
• Support sales team with establishing and enhancing client relationships through direct support on calls, site visits, and thought leadership on complex technical discussions.
• Support staffing efforts and strategic hiring by attracting talent and former colleagues to TRC.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to conduct risk assessments and define controls for OT environments.
• 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.
• Ensure solutions meet or exceed NERC CIP, IEC 61850, and other regulatory/cybersecurity standards.
• Support and drive client engagement to develop new business opportunities for TRC.
• 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.
• Drive vendor and technology selection and manage partnerships with system integrators and OEMs.
• Act as the technical authority across delivery teams, ensuring alignment with architecture vision and standards.
• Provide architectural leadership on utility grid modernization, distributed energy integration, and automation initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience, including RFPs, solution evaluations, and contract oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Deep technical knowledge of utility OT platforms such as SCADA, EMS, ADMS, OMS, AMI, and DERMS.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (NIST, NERC CIP) and resilience planning for critical infrastructure.
• 14+ years of experience in OT/IT architecture and delivery within the utility or energy sector.
• Proven expertise in systems integration, network architecture, real-time data platforms, and protocols (e.g., DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus).
• Experience with cloud, edge, and hybrid OT architectures.

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• 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.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 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.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance