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Consultant, ADMS System Integration

Consultant, ADMS System Integration

Black & VeachHouston, TX, US
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Consultant, ADMS System Integration

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to :

  • Provide consulting services and offer expertise and guidance on Operational Technologies (OT) transformation especially around Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Outage Management System (OMS), and Enterprise OT-IT Integration.
  • To speak to requirements related to Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS), Virtual Power Plant (VPP) or related topics is expected
  • Support the delivery of Utility Transformational programs and projects in these areas with participation and consultation in technical solution delivery strategy, solutions architecture, business and systems integration
  • Work closely with the Principal Consultants and Project Directors to manage and deliver on contractual obligations, client satisfaction, pull through business opportunities, and develop trusted, long-term client relationships.

The Consultant brings experience delivering transformational-related projects for utilities as a utility employee, working for utility infrastructure or software platform vendor, or in a consulting capacity for utilities. The preferred candidate will be conversant in the business, functional, and technical aspects of electric utilities, including bringing direct experience with utility software systems delivery methodologies, power systems T&D infrastructure, distributed energy resources, and OT / IT systems.

As a Consultant, you will manage and / or participate in a team of business and technology consultants in defining strategies and roadmaps, developing solutions and requirements, and supporting clients with their digital transformation needs (technology, business processes, data, and organizational readiness).

Much of the client delivery work will be done remotely through online, virtual meetings with Black & Veatch team members and our clients. Travel to the client site is on an as-needed basis, but typically no more than 2 times per month for 3-4 days per trip.

The Team

Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a Consultant Consulting to provide expertise around ADMS-OMS implementation and other related utility OT projects. The world is changing at an unprecedented rate and that change increases the demand for innovation and efficiency to deliver solutions and services across the world's utility infrastructure. Join Black & Veatch's growing Infrastructure Advisory business and use your talents and expertise to deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable results for our clients, with the opportunity to grow your skills, expand your professional network, and shape a rewarding career path aligned with your aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support client engagement for complex, transformational programs in advanced distribution infrastructure
  • Support development of business and technical strategy, business case and implementation plan for ADMS implementation
  • Lead client interviews and facilitate engagement among stakeholders in understanding ADMS functions, architecture, and infrastructure
  • Work with clients to document and / or discover current and future states business processes
  • Provide functional and technical expertise in various aspects of Digital Grid, Operational Technology, and ADMS / DERMS
  • Perform and manage technical project work such as developing solution concepts, review of vendors' design documents, requirements traceability
  • Support business requirements definition, request for proposal development
  • Support proposal evaluation, selection process, statement of work development and vendor contract negotiation
  • Lead and / or participate in system testing
  • Support development of project plans, key milestones, and project control structure
  • Transfer knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others' knowledge and skill levels
  • Bring strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and negotiate resolutions to complex problems
  • Be a change advocate and overcoming barriers to change for our clients and team member, navigate / resolve unforeseen challenges, effectively balancing scope, schedule, resources, and quality
  • Manage meetings with defined agendas, effective group participation, time management, and action items tracking
  • Develop professional quality work products at each stage of the project management lifecycle, leveraging, building on, and adding to existing Black & Veatch delivery templates, processes, and artifacts for project management and solution delivery
  • Support proposal evaluation, selection process, statement of work development and vendor contract negotiation

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree
  • Actively participated in at least two ADMS projects through the complete lifecycle including requirements development, design, systems integration & implementation and testing
  • Deep knowledge of System Architecture concepts, IT / Computing infrastructure, Telemetry infrastructure & protocols, RTUs, User Interface & Situational Awareness Trends, Information Storage & Retrieval technologies, and Operational Data Historian
  • Knowledge of DER capabilities (DER customer program, DER Integration, forecasting, dispatch, measurement & verification, etc.)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Organizational Change Management, and Business Process Improvement
  • Deep knowledge of and direct experience in two or more solution areas : DER planning and Integration, ADMS, Outage Management System, Distribution Automation
  • 4+ years of experience in business and technology consulting, relevant product management, and / or project implementation services as part of a DERMS vendor team
  • Extensive Knowledge of Electric utilities operations functions and associated processes
  • Familiarity with major industry trends and OT / ADMS / DERMS vendor solutions
  • Ability to travel up to 50%; typical monthly travel is 25%

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or relevant work experience
  • 4+ years experience in a business / consulting environment
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any / all of the following : criminal / civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

    • Certifications

    Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

    Work Environment / Physical Demands

    Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

    Salary Plan

    CST : Consulting

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