Software Consulting Engineer – T&D Configuration Systems, Software Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Define the architecture and progression of scalable, modular, and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems.

• Establish the technical strategy and supervise the design of cloud-native platforms utilizing contemporary frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, TypeScript).

• Facilitate the integration of IEC 61850 engineering workflows into user-friendly, automated tooling ecosystems.

• Ensure alignment across firmware, UI/UX, and power systems teams.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and hardware architects to provide secure, compliant solutions.

• Promote the reuse of software components across various product lines.

• Oversee the development and management of configuration and commissioning tools throughout their lifecycle.

• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure adherence to industry standards.

• Partner with architects, systems engineers, and utility clients to deliver solutions centered around customer needs.

• Keep an eye on emerging technologies for applicability to the T&D field.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Extensive background in software engineering, including experience in a technical leadership or software architecture capacity.

• Proven history of designing and delivering software solutions for T&D systems, energy automation, or industrial control sectors.

• Expertise in utility standards and protocols such as IEC 61850, CIM, IEC 61968/70, and IEC 62351.

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

• Understanding 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 abilities with the capacity to influence both technical and business teams.

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, focused on delivering customer value and high-quality outcomes.

• Thought leadership demonstrated through publications, participation in standards, or speaking at conferences.

• Willingness to travel for important customer meetings, internal collaboration, or industry events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus