Software Consulting Engineer – T&D Configuration Systems and software solutions

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovation-driven Software Consulting Engineer to lead the architecture design and development of advanced software platforms and configuration tools for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems.

This strategic leadership role drives the digital transformation of the energy sector by enabling next-generation grid automation device orchestration and intelligent engineering workflows.

As a senior leader you will act as the software architecture authority collaborating with embedded power systems and UI/UX teams and engaging with customers and global product teams to deliver scalable secure and future-ready solutions and shape the technical direction of platforms powering protection relays grid-edge configuration and digital substation system integrating advanced standards enabling AI-assisted engineering and ensuring cloud-readiness cybersecurity and multi-vendor interoperability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and evolution of scalable modular and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems including tools for device configuration substation engineering and grid automation workflows.

• Define technical strategy and oversee the design cloud-native platforms using modern frameworks (.NET Java Python TypeScript) that support desktop edge and cloud deployments with emphasis on performance resilience and maintainability.

• Drive the integration IEC 61850 engineering workflows (SCL-based ICD SCD SSD) into intuitive automated tooling ecosystems aligned with modern UI/UX API design and utility integration requirements.

• Ensure cross-functional alignment acting as the authority between firmware UI/UX and power systems teams enabling coherent system design and tight integration between engineering workflows and device behavior.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity systems and hardware architects to deliver secure compliant solutions for critical infrastructure incorporating secure development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices.

• Drive reuse of software components across product lines fostering platform consistency reducing duplication and accelerating development.

• Oversee development and lifecycle management of configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices ensuring seamless integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS and other utility systems.

• Conduct software and architecture reviews ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC 61850 IEC 61968/70 CIM IEC 62351) and manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.

• Partner with architects systems engineers and utility customers to define and deliver customer-centric technically robust solutions that improve reliability visibility and flexibility of grid systems.

• Monitor emerging technologies (cloud-native services model-driven engineering AI/ML) for relevance to the T&D domain and contribute to technology roadmaps product strategy and IP generation through patents whitepapers and technical forums.

• Mentor and guide software engineers promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation and represent the organization in customer engagements RFPs and industry events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Software Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Extensive experience in software engineering including experience in a technical leadership or software architecture role.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven track record designing and delivering software solutions for T&D systems energy automation or industrial control domains.

• Expertise in utility standards and protocols: IEC 61850 CIM IEC 61968/70 and IEC 62351.

• Strong skills in modern technologies (.NET Java Python JavaScript/ TypeScript) UI frameworks backend systems and containerized/cloud deployments.

• Knowledge of data modeling API integration network communications and cybersecurity practices.

• Familiarity with configuration management systems substation design tools and integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS platforms is highly desirable.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.

• Experience operating in a matrixed global organization managing distributed engineering teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset focused on customer value and quality outcomes.

• Thought leadership through publications standards participation or conference speaking.

• Willingness to travel for key customer engagements internal collaboration or industry events.

**For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position the pay range for this position is between $162900.00 and $244300.00 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is for a new vacancy.

**For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $152400.00 USD and $254000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Application Deadline: September 14 2026