ArcGIS Utility Network Technical Architect

Within Accenture's Utilities Practice, We use our deep industry expertise in digital customer engagement and operations, connected energy services and customer platforms to help retail energy and utility providers with cost effectiveness, revenue assurance/extension and customer satisfaction and loyalty. Transmission & distribution (T&D) organizations must innovate, invest strategically, and modernize infrastructure to balance supply and demand, optimize assets and teams, and drive towards net-zero emissions.

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Role Overview   

The    ArcGIS Utility Network Technical Architect    will serve as the senior technical authority guiding both   our client   team and the Accenture   development team s   through the definition, design, and implementation of    Esri's ArcGIS Utility Network  .

This role   is responsible for   translating electric and gas utility operational requirements into a scalable, service‑oriented GIS architecture, while leading the migration from legacy, database‑centric GIS models to a modern, enterprise web‑GIS platform.

Acting as a trusted advisor, the Technical Architect will oversee   all functional and   technical design decisions related to Utility Network configuration, data modeling, service architecture, integrations, and performance. The role ensures the Utility Network solution aligns with   our   clients   enterprise architecture standards, operational workflows, and long‑term grid modernization   objectives .

Key Responsibilities

+ Serve as the    lead ArcGIS Utility Network Technical Architect    for   our client   implementation, providing architectural direction across planning, design, build, and deployment phases.

+ D efine and own the    target ArcGIS Utility Network architecture  , including domain networks, tiers, subnetworks, services, and integration patterns for electric and gas systems.

+ Lead the    migration strategy from legacy GIS models    (e.g., Geometric Network or custom data models) to ArcGIS Utility Network, with emphasis on service‑centric, API‑driven access patterns.

+ Design and govern    Utility Network data models  , network rules, associations, and topology configurations supporting electric and gas distribution operations.

+ Guide   functional and technical solutioning to ensure GIS capabilities support    end‑to‑end utility workflows  , including planning, design, construction, operations, outage response, and asset management.

+ Lead technical design for    service‑based integrations    between GIS and enterprise systems such as EAM, Work Management, OMS, and field mobility platforms.

+ Provide hands‑on technical leadership to GIS developers, data migration teams, and integration specialists, ensuring solution quality, scalability, security, and performance.

+ Identify   architectural risks, performance considerations, and change management impacts associated with Utility Network adoption, and recommend mitigation strategies based on industry best practices.

+ Produce and   maintain    architecture and technical design artifacts  , including solution   architectures , service interaction diagrams, integration designs, and deployment models.

+ Lead and   participate   in architecture reviews, design workshops, and executive briefings with  our client's business   and IT stakeholders.

Leadership & Client Engagement

+ Acts as a    trusted technical advisor    to   our client   business leaders, IT architects, and utility operations stakeholders.

+ Leads cross‑functional design sessions bridging business requirements and technical solutioning.

+ Mentors and guides delivery teams, ensuring architectural consistency and adherence to Utility Network best practices.

Please note:

We are open to hiring in most major cities in the US that are near to an Accenture corporate office.

Technical Expertise Needed

+ Extensive hands‑on experience with the    Esri ArcGIS platform  , including ArcGIS Utility Network, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS REST APIs.

+ Deep   expertise   in    service‑oriented GIS architectures  , with   demonstrated   success transitioning from…