GIS Solution Architect

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative? We are looking for GIS Solution Architect to make an impact! At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that champions the development of all its people. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice. Schneider Electric is seeking innovative and highly-skilled, personable professionals who are passionate about GIS technology. They possess strong facilitation skills and the ability to translate and convey difficult concepts to groups with varied skill sets. This role is predominately outward-focused, including direct interaction with our client and partner communities, often as the face of Schneider Electric. The responsibilities of the Professional Services GIS Consultant are to ensure that for our Professional Services projects the Schneider Electric suite of software and solutions are designed, developed, and deployed efficiently and consistently minimizing cost and risk. The deployed solution must meet the end-user business requirements.  GIS Consultants form a tight-knit team of talented individuals housed within the larger functional division of Professional Services; the arm of our company responsible for configuring, customizing, and implementing Schneider Electric GIS technology for clients across the East Asia region and around the world. Intra and inter-team collaboration and coordination are key components of this position. Duties and Responsibilities Technical leadership responsibility for one or more concurrent projects that require custom software design and deployment. For each project to which he/she is assigned, the Solution Architect should have a full understanding of implementation requirements and how multiple pieces of the implementation will fit together. Work with Project Managers to define the best technical approach to meet customer business requirements using one or more Schneider offerings Lead project requirements gathering workshops and develop resulting documentation Lead the design and documentation of proposed customer solutions based on defined requirements Work directly with other groups within the organization to develop and validate proposed solutions and designs.  Lead solution design review sessions and obtain design approval from customers Leadership responsibilities include providing technical guidance to other members of the department Prepare project analysis, design, functional and interface specification documentation Perform system, database, application, and network capacity planning for clients Position Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, engineering, or geography (or related field with computer emphasis), with 5+ years related post-secondary experience in software/systems development preferably in the Utility industry. The Solution Architect will have clear knowledge and experience designing and implementing solutions for one or more utility domains Technical experience in implementation of utility engineering software solutions such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), SCADA, Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and/or Engineering Analysis (EA). Knowledge and experience with a strong compliment of the following: Windows Operating Systems, UNIX, C++, C
, .NET, Perl, SQL, Networking, Diagnostic and Troubleshooting experience Proven capability in Software and System Development, System Integration, Documentation, Testing, Installation, Commissioning and Service Processes Experience developing end-user applications and interfaces with an object oriented programming language, such as C
for both the desktop and web Experience with GIS solutions (ArcGIS, ArcFM, Smallword, Geodatabases, etc.) is highly desirable Experience integrating enterprise applications e.g. SAP, PeopleSoft, WMS, OMS, etc. Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) is highly desirable Experience with commercial RDBMS such as Oracle and SQL Server preferred Experience working with electric, gas, water or wastewater utility companies Experience with architecting and designing infrastructure and operational support processes Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of an organization Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Ability to travel both domestically and internationally about 50% of the time Preferred Skills Experience with the ArcFM Solution Experience with ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and other Esri products Experience with utilities, GIS, or Smart Grid Basic knowledge of commercial RDBMS, specifically Oracle and SQL Server Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, MS Access, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Camtasia Studio, Azure Care. Connect. Challenge. Commit. Our values define our company. Who we are, our customer approach, how we do business, what it’s like to work here, and the kind of people we want to attract and retain. We care for our planet, our customers, our company, our team, and ourselves. We connect to customers and colleagues; we are open and respectful. We challenge others and embrace challenges ourselves. We commit to change by leading the change. At Schneider Electric, because we value our employees, we offer a competitive benefits package, training and development opportunities, and much more. Join Schneider Electric and together, let’s make the most of your energy. Benefits we offer: - Global family leave - Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents - Flexible work arrangement - Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership …and more! We are looking forward to welcoming you in our team! Let us learn about you! Apply today. Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. €25.7bn global revenue 137 000+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.