Solutions Architect - Grid Infrastructure

Join the Clean Energy Revolution Become a Solutions Architect
- Grid Infrastructure at Southern California Edison (SCE) and help power the future of  this role, you will drive the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions that support SCE's critical grid control systems and operational technology landscape. You will play a key role in developing adaptable, secure, and interoperable architectures that enable the organization to respond effectively to evolving business needs, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

As a Solutions Architect, you will partner closely with Enterprise Architects, Principal Advisors, business leaders, and technical teams to define and deliver strategic architecture solutions spanning applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and integrated business processes. You will translate complex business challenges into scalable technology roadmaps and architecture designs that support grid modernization and operational excellence.

You will establish architecture standards and design principles, develop technical specifications for new technologies and services, and evaluate products and platforms to ensure seamless integration across enterprise and grid ecosystems. Working through governance and cybersecurity review processes, you will help resolve complex architectural challenges while ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, security requirements, and technology standards.

This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional project teams, collaborate with subject matter experts, and engage with industry-leading vendors to deliver next-generation solutions that enhance grid reliability, resilience, and innovation. If you are passionate about solving complex problems, influencing technology strategy, and shaping the future of the electric utility industry, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

Architecture and Engineering – Provide services and direction to major programs in the areas of application, information, infrastructure, and integration.  Work with program managers to plan technical work streams and identify risks and issues.  Take responsibility for critical technology decisions. Define integration standards and govern project alignment to standards.

Technical Leadership – Provide technical thought leadership when working with other IT teams and partners.  Work with business and IT senior leadership to establish projects to support related Business and IT goals.  Represent Digital Grid Services in project architecture, design, and planning.  Develop presentations by gathering and analyzing information to present to senior leadership.

Technical Advisor – Provide expert guidance and consultation services to clients to provide understanding of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Strategic Guidance – Provide an understanding to others of the strategy Roadmap which aligns with industry benchmarks.  Identify our 3 – 5-year goals, and high-level projects and programs to meet our clients’ needs. Work with vendors and senior leadership directly as well as engineers, IT specialists, architects, and analysts from various disciplines to achieve desired business outcomes. Team Lead – Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to other senior technical team members.

Innovation – Fosters technical innovation within the team and leads by example when developing solutions.  Representing SCE to the vendor and communicating learned best practices, vendor product roadmap, and communicating SCE business vision to vendors for future product planning.

As a Solutions Architect
- Grid Infrastructure, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are…