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About the Role

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 systems.

Responsibilities

Define the architecture and evolution of scalable, modular, and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems.
Define technical strategy and oversee the design cloud-native platforms using modern frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, TypeScript) that support desktop, edge, and cloud deployments.
Drive the integration IEC 61850 engineering workflows 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.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and hardware architects to deliver secure, compliant solutions for critical infrastructure.
Drive reuse of software components across product lines, fostering platform consistency and accelerating development.
Oversee development and lifecycle management of configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices.
Conduct software and architecture reviews, ensure compliance with industry standards, and manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle.
Partner with architects, systems engineers, and utility customers to define and deliver customer-centric, technically robust solutions.
Monitor emerging technologies for relevance to the T&D domain and contribute to technology roadmaps, product strategy, and IP generation.
Mentor and guide software engineers, promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Represent the organization in customer engagements, RFPs, and industry events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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.
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.

Skills

.NET
Java
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
UI frameworks
backend systems
containerized deployments
cloud deployments
IEC 61850
CIM
IEC 61968/70
IEC 62351
data modeling
API integration
network communications
cybersecurity practices
configuration management systems
substation design tools
SCADA/DMS/EMS integration
AI/ML
model-driven engineering
cloud-native services

Experience Level

Extensive experience in software engineering
Technical leadership experience
Software architecture experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$162,900.00 - $244,300.00 CAD Annual
$152,400.00 - $254,000.00 USD Annual

Benefits

discretionary annual bonus