Director of Architecture – Operational Technology (OT) Solutions

Overview

Lead OT solution architecture and delivery for utility sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ot architecture
• solution design
• interoperability
• vendor selection
• regulatory compliance
• risk assessment

Tasks

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

Requirements

• bachelor's
• mba
• nist
• scada
• cloud
• vendor management

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred. -Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (NIST, NERC CIP) and resilience planning for critical infrastructure. -Deep technical knowledge of utility OT platforms such as SCADA, EMS, ADMS, OMS, AMI, and DERMS. -Experience with cloud, edge, and hybrid OT architectures. -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). -Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience, including RFPs, solution evaluations, and contract oversight.

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Benefits

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

About Trc Companies, Inc.

-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.

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