Services Delivery - Solution Architect / Technical Leader

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Salary Range :

$127,200.00 - $212,000.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and / or training.

Job Title : Services Delivery - Solution Architect / Technical Leader

Location : Lake Forest

Employment Type : full-time

The job

This role sits within the Services Delivery team and plays a key part in designing and delivering industrial automation solutions using AVEVA software. As a Solution Architect / Technical Leader, you'll lead end-to-end SCADA / HMI implementations, bridging IT and OT systems. The team is collaborative, high-performing, and passionate about solving complex technical challenges. We value curiosity, trust, impact, and aspiration-and we support each other in learning and growing every day. This is a great opportunity to make a visible impact while working with cutting-edge technologies and a supportive, globally connected team.

Travel : Travel requirements vary depending on project and customer needs, with at least 50% travel expected, including domestic and international trips as necessary.

Key responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of SCADA / HMI solutions using AVEVA Operations Control software.

Define and own solution architecture and technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer needs and AVEVA product capabilities.

Act as SME and discipline lead on engineering projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Support pre-sales efforts, technical documentation, risk management, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Oversee testing, project delivery, and solution transition to support teams; mentor junior engineers.

Essential requirements

Proven experience with AVEVA software (System Platform, OMI, Historian, OI Servers).

Strong background in solution architecture, IT-OT integration, and project execution.

Proficiency in technical documentation, scheduling, and project scope / risk management.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Desired skills

Proficient in programming and integration using C#, .NET, SQL, and REST APIs; experienced with industrial protocols and control systems (PLC / DCS / IoT).

Skilled in interpreting P&IDs and system drawings, with hands-on experience in enterprise system integration (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) and cybersecurity practices.

Strong understanding of OT / IT convergence, automation testing frameworks, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Demonstrated ability to contribute to proposals, perform gap analysis, manage technical scope, and drive successful project outcomes.

Exhibits AVEVA's core values through accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, innovation, and building trust-based relationships.

Services at AVEVA

Our dynamic global team of 700+ engineers, developers, consultants, solution architects and project managers are at the forefront of delivering AVEVA cutting-edge solutions to customers. The work is complex and technical, but immensely rewarding : we empower customers to harness the full transformative potential of AVEVA's solutions. If you're analytical, pragmatic, and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector, our team is the perfect place for you.

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USA Benefits include :

Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

It's possible we're hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

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Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

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About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets : sustainability-report.aveva.com /

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and / or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Empowering you with pioneering tech

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We're the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we've been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We've also recently been named as one of the world's most innovative companies.

If you're a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers () .

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