Consulting Systems Engineer (SoCal) - Operational Technology (OT) Modernization#26-1500Multiple LocationsEligible Work LocationsCalifornia, United StatesWe are looking for a Consulting Systems Engineer to join our Global Enterprise Sales team.As a Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE), you will partner with Client Managers to provide technical pre‑sales leadership for our utility and enterprise customers across Southern California. No two days will be the same – our broad portfolio includes Operational Technology (OT) Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Modernization, Automation, Multi‑Cloud Architecture, and Security Transformation.With the Advanced Technology Center at your fingertips for workshops, demos, and proofs of concept, you will act as a trusted advisor—helping customers evaluate, architect, and adopt modern technology solutions.What will you be doing?Leading technical discussions in customer sales meetings, presentations, and whiteboard sessionsCapturing customer requirements and mapping them to modern, integrated utility solutions across electric grid, gas operations, and enterprise OT environmentsDesigning OT and operational solution architectures aligned to utility modernization initiatives, operational reliability, resiliency, pipeline safety, and clean energy transformation outcomesSupporting utility customers across Grid and Gas operational systems including SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, EMS, OMS, AMI, GIS, pipeline monitoring, leak detection, pressure management, field mobility, and industrial communications platformsDeveloping Statements of Work (SOW), Proofs of Concept (POC), Bills of Materials (BOM), and Level of Effort (LOE) estimates for professional services engagementsPartnering with local Client Executives to build long‑term customer relationships and trusted advisor status within utility operations and IT/OT organizationsCollaborating with ecosystem partners including Nokia, Cisco, GE Vernova, Itron, Landis+Gyr, AVEVA, and World Wide Technology field engineering teams on utility OT and infrastructure engagementsStaying ahead of emerging trends in grid modernization, gas utility modernization, DERMS, AMI 2.0, private LTE (pLTE), edge compute, operational analytics, and OT cybersecuritySupporting executive strategy conversations, operational transformation workshops, and hands‑on technical sessions for utility customersTechnical pre‑sales systems engineering and solution architectureServe as technical liaison to supported clients and OEM partnersBuild custom solution architectures and reference designsCreate BOMs, LOEs, and proposal‑level documentationConduct POCs, demos, and ATC‑backed workshopsAttend client sales meetings and support RFP/RFI responsesAct as the technical liaison for all account technical requestsExpand technical expertise continuously as new capabilities emergeUp to 25% travel expectedQualifications5+ years in a pre‑sales engineering, consulting, solutions architecture, or utility OT engineering roleProven ability to translate business requirements into integrated technology solutions across electric utility, gas utility, and enterprise operational environmentsStrong background in Utility Operational Technology (OT) environments, including hands‑on familiarity with electric grid and gas operational systems such as SCADA & Industrial Control Systems: GE/Emerson SCADA, OSIsoft/AVEVA, or equivalent industrial control platformsGrid & Gas Control Systems: Energy Management Systems (EMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), gas monitoring and control systems, pipeline telemetry, and pressure management platformsAdvanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0): Smart meter platforms, head‑end systems, Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS), and utility data integration platforms from providers such as Itron and Landis+GyrUtility Communications & Networking: Field Area Networks (FAN), RF Mesh, private LTE (pLTE), industrial wireless communications, IP/MPLS routing, and industrial networking platforms from providers such as Nokia and CiscoIndustrial & Utility Protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870‑5‑101/104, ICCP (TASE.2), and industrial telemetry protocols used in electric and gas utility operationsOT Cybersecurity: NERC CIP compliance, IEC 62443 framework, Purdue Reference Model, OT/IT network segmentation, and cybersecurity principles for critical utility infrastructureDERMS, Grid Edge & Operational Automation: Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), distributed automation, grid edge intelligence, pipeline monitoring, leak detection technologies, and operational analytics platformsOperational Data Platforms & GIS: OSIsoft PI System / AVEVA Data Hub, GIS platforms for utility asset mapping, substation automation technologies, protective relay systems, and operational reporting/analytics solutionsExperience developing Statements of Work (SOW), Bills of Materials (BOM), Proofs of Concept (POC), and professional services Level of Effort (LOE) estimatesStrong communication, presentation, whiteboarding, and executive briefing skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholdersBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experiencePreferredDirect utility industry experience supporting electric grid, gas utility, or multi‑utility operational environments in an OT engineering, architecture, systems integration, or consulting capacityUnderstanding of utility modernization drivers including clean energy integration, DER adoption, grid resiliency, wildfire mitigation, pipeline safety modernization, operational reliability, and infrastructure hardening initiativesPrior delivery or hands‑on engineering experience in OT systems deployment, systems integration, commissioning, or operational support within utility environmentsExperience supporting utility modernization programs involving SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, AMI, GIS, pipeline operations, industrial networking, or OT cybersecurity initiativesFamiliarity with utility ecosystem partners and technologies including GE Vernova, AVEVA, Itron, Landis+Gyr, Cisco, and Nokia technologies and platformsSalary and BenefitsBase Pay Range: $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually (OTE‑eligible with additional variable compensation). Salary will be based on shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs.Benefits include:Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness programCompetitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition ReimbursementPTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, BereavementNursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount ProgramEqual Opportunity EmployerEmployment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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