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

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

📋 Description

• Establish the architecture and development of scalable, modular, and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems, incorporating tools for device configuration, substation engineering, and grid automation workflows.

• Formulate the technical strategy and supervise the design of cloud-native platforms utilizing contemporary frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, TypeScript) that accommodate desktop, edge, and cloud deployments, with a focus on performance, resilience, and maintainability.

• Lead the integration of IEC 61850 engineering workflows (SCL-based ICD, SCD, SSD) into user-friendly, automated tooling ecosystems that align with modern UI/UX, API design, and utility integration requirements.

• Ensure alignment across functions, serving as the expert liaison between firmware, UI/UX, and power systems teams, facilitating coherent system design and seamless integration between engineering workflows and device functionality.

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

• Promote the reuse of software components across product lines, enhancing platform consistency, minimizing duplication, and expediting development.

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

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

• Collaborate with architects, systems engineers, and utility customers to define and implement customer-oriented, technically sound solutions that enhance the reliability, visibility, and flexibility of grid systems.

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies (cloud-native services, model-driven engineering, AI/ML) for their applicability to the T&D domain and contribute to technology roadmaps, product strategy, and intellectual property development through patents, whitepapers, and technical forums.

• Mentor and support software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation, and represent the organization in customer interactions, RFPs, and industry events.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Knowledgeable in 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 preferred.

• Outstanding leadership and communication abilities with the capacity to influence across technical and business teams.

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving orientation focused on delivering customer value and quality results.

• Demonstrated thought leadership through publications, standards participation, or conference presentations.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus