CIM Power Systems Architect & Data Platform Lead

As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.

At VELCO, you’ll do more than fill a role—you’ll help build the digital backbone of Vermont’s electric grid. If you’re excited about combining power systems expertise with data and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to design and build VELCO’s first enterprise-wide Common Information Model (CIM)—creating a unified, trusted data foundation that supports real-time operations, planning, and engineering across the organization.

You won’t just maintain a system—you’ll help create it from the ground up, becoming a key expert in a critical and rapidly evolving space at the intersection of power systems, data, and grid modernization.

This role offers the opportunity to build from the ground up by helping create VELCO’s first enterprise-wide CIM model, making a meaningful impact on the reliability and operation of Vermont’s power grid.

You’ll have the chance to take ownership of your domain, becoming the go-to expert in a highly specialized and valuable field. Along the way, you’ll work across disciplines, collaborating with teams in engineering, IT, OT, operations, and planning. Beyond day-to-day contributions, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the future by influencing how data is structured, shared, and used across the organization.

• Support the development of VELCO’s enterprise-wide CIM network model, establishing a single source of truth for system data
• Help design and implement the Vermont Exchange (VX) platform, enabling data integration across business units
• Contribute to the long-term vision, scalability, and sustainability of the CIM and VX ecosystem

• Ensure the network model accurately reflects real-world system conditions and changes
• Develop and maintain processes for model creation, validation, updates, and governance
• Perform model validation through power flow testing and quality checks
• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and performance across the platform

• Partner with engineering, operations, planning, IT, and OT teams to align data and modeling needs
• Gather requirements and deliver high-quality model exports that meet CIM and internal standards
• Act as a liaison across business units, resolving discrepancies and improving data alignment

• Advance the adoption and integration of CIM standards across VELCO systems
• Provide input into future integrations with operational technology (OT) and enterprise systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to model data and system interfaces

• Develop clear documentation for model processes and procedures
• Provide training and ongoing support to users and stakeholders
• Serve as VELCO’s subject matter expert for CIM and enterprise modeling

We will be filling this role at the Mid-career or Senior level.

This individual will have a strong understanding of power system modeling and data standards, including the Common Information Model (CIM). Proficiency with one or more tools such as PSSE, Aspen One Liner, or Emerson/Aspen Tech/OSI preferred. Knowledge of data modeling tools and data management principles required as well as the ability to validate models using power flow analysis. Execute assignments thoroughly, demonstrating required expertise.

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science or related field required. (Experience can be substituted for education requirement)

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the electric utility or power systems industry.

This level recognizes the talent and skills of a practicing CIM engineer capable of making competent engineering recommendations and decisions, managing technical projects with minimum level of…