AspenTech Migration Solution Tech

Kforce has a client that is seeking an AspenTech Migration Solution Tech in Boston, MA. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the architecture and technical design for a large-scale Energy Management System (EMS) replacement initiative, migrating from Hitachi Energy EMS platform to AspenTech EMS solutions. The role will be responsible for defining the end-to-end architecture, system integration strategy, and technology roadmap to support a modern, scalable, and resilient transmission grid operations platform. The Architect will work closely with grid operations stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and implementation partners to ensure the successful delivery of a reliable and secure EMS ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Solution Design:

• Define the target architecture for the new EMS platform leveraging AspenTech EMS capabilities
• Lead the technical migration strategy from Hitachi EMS, including system coexistence, phased cutover, and data transition approaches
• Design high availability, disaster recovery, and redundancy architectures aligned with utility operational requirements

Establish integration architecture between EMS and adjacent systems such as:

* SCADA

• ICCP/TASE.2 external control center interfaces
• Market systems
• Outage Management Systems (OMS)
• Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
• Data historians and analytics platforms

System Integration & Data Architecture:

• Define architecture for real-time data ingestion and telemetry processing
• Design data flows between substations, control centers, and enterprise systems
• Ensure integration with industry protocols

Platform Modernization: * Guide modernization of control center infrastructure, including virtualization, hybrid cloud considerations, and containerized services where applicable Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Coordinate with vendor architects from AspenTech and Hitachi during transition phases
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in utility IT/OT systems architecture
• Hands-on experience with EMS platforms, preferably AspenTech EMS or other major vendors
• Experience with control center technologies, SCADA systems, and real-time grid operations
• Experience delivering large-scale EMS/SCADA implementations or migrations
• Strong knowledge of utility integration standards (ICCP, IEC 61850, CIM, DNP3)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as TOGAF, PMP, or cloud architecture certifications
• Experience working with Transmission System Operators (TSO) or Independent System Operators (ISO)
• Prior involvement in EMS vendor migration programs
• Familiarity with grid analytics, contingency analysis, and state estimation functions
• Knowledge of cloud-enabled OT architectures and modern data platforms

Key Competencies:

• Strategic architecture thinking
• Utility grid operations knowledge
• Vendor coordination and technical governance
• Large-scale system migration leadership
• Risk management and operational resilience