Director of Architecture – Operational Technology (OT) Solutions

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• ▸ot architecture
• ▸solution design
• ▸interoperability
• ▸cybersecurity
• ▸regulatory compliance
• ▸vendor management

What You Bring

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

Requirements

• ▸scada
• ▸vendor management
• ▸systems integration
• ▸14+ years
• ▸cybersecurity
• ▸bachelor's

Benefits

• 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). • 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. • 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.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time