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

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

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

• Formulate technical strategy and supervise the design of cloud-native platforms that support desktop, edge, and cloud deployments.

• Propel the integration of IEC 61850 engineering workflows and SCL-based ICD, SCD, and SSD into automated tooling ecosystems.

• Coordinate firmware, UI/UX, and power systems teams to ensure cohesive system design and integration.

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

• Promote the reuse of software components across product lines.

• Oversee configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices and their integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS and other utility systems.

• Perform software and architecture reviews to ensure compliance with IEC 61850, IEC 61968/70, CIM, and IEC 62351.

• Manage the complete software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment and support.

• Partner with architects, systems engineers, and utility customers to provide customer-focused grid solutions.

• Keep abreast of emerging cloud-native, model-driven engineering, and AI/ML technologies, contributing to roadmaps, product strategy, and IP generation.

• Mentor software engineers and represent the organization in customer interactions, RFPs, and industry events.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Extensive experience in software engineering, including roles in technical leadership or software architecture.

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

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

• Strong capabilities in .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 SCADA/DMS/EMS integration.

• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Thought leadership demonstrated through publications, standards participation, or conference speaking.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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