TRC Companies, Inc.
Principal Architect - Infrastructure
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TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.
TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.
We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.
Overview
Our Digital Solutions team has delivered complex technology programmes for utilities across Europe, and other global markets, helping clients implement enterprise-scale OT and IT solutions including Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), SCADA and Grid Operations Platforms, DER Management Systems (DERMS), Customer Information Systems (CIS), Enterprise Integration Platforms, Cloud and Hybrid Architectures, and Grid Edge Solutions.
TRC is seeking an experienced Principal Infrastructure Architect to join our Digital Solutions Delivery organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Architect, this role serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, governance, and successful delivery of enterprise-scale utility technology programmes.
The Principal Infrastructure Architect will act as the technical authority across multiple projects and strategic client engagements, providing leadership from solution definition through implementation and operational transition. The role combines deep technical expertise with strong delivery leadership, ensuring solutions are architecturally sound, operationally resilient, commercially viable, and aligned with client business objectives.
The successful candidate will work closely with executive stakeholders, programme managers, delivery managers, project managers, solution architects, engineers, and client leadership teams to deliver complex IT/OT transformation initiatives across the utility sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end Infrastructure Architecture for complex utility and energy transformation programmes.
- Act as the senior technical authority on assigned projects and delivery portfolios.
- Define system, application, integration, infrastructure, security, and data architectures.
- Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and governance processes.
- Lead technical design reviews, architecture assurance activities, and solution approvals.
- Provide technical oversight throughout delivery, testing, deployment, and operational handover.
- Support business development, bid responses, solution shaping, and technical due diligence activities.
- Mentor and develop Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Systems Engineers, and Integration Specialists.
- Drive continuous improvement of TRC delivery methodologies, frameworks, accelerators, and reusable assets.
- Build trusted advisor relationships with client executives, architects, and operational stakeholders.
- Ensure solutions align with TRC standards for quality, security, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Provide technical leadership across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and edge architectures.
- Support programmed governance, risk management, issue resolution, and executive reporting.
- Collaborate closely with the Chief Architect to evolve TRC's architecture capabilities, standards, and strategic direction.
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The Principal Infrastructure Architect Is Expected To
- Operate as a recognized technical leader within TRC's Digital Solutions business.
- Influence strategic technology decisions both internally and with clients.
- Provide leadership across multiple concurrent programmes.
- Drive delivery excellence and technical quality across the organization.
- Balance technical innovation with practical delivery outcomes.
- Create and maintain a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and customer success.
- Support capability growth across architecture, engineering, integration, cloud, data, and operational technology disciplines.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for emerging architects and technical leaders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- 12+ years of experience delivering enterprise software, systems integration, or utility transformation programmes.
- 5+ years in a senior architecture leadership role.
- Proven experience leading large-scale IT/OT integration programmes.
- Strong consulting and client-facing experience.
- Demonstrated success delivering complex utility technology programmes.
- Experience leading geographically distributed technical teams.
- Experience contributing to bids, proposals, business cases, and executive-level presentations.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Experience In One Or More Of The Following Areas
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- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS)
- Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
- Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
- SCADA and Grid Operations Platforms
- Outage Management Systems (OMS)
- Customer Information Systems (CIS)
- Enterprise Asset Management Solutions
- Smart Grid Technologies
- Grid Edge Technologies
- Distribution Network Operations
- Low Voltage Network Visibility and Analytics
Technical Expertise
- Enterprise Architecture
- Infrastructure Architecture
- Enterprise Directories, Storage & Policies
- IT/OT Integration
- API-Led Integration
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Kafka and Streaming Technologies
- Enterprise Integration Platforms
- Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Cyber Security and Identity Management
- Virtualization
- End User Compute
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Linux Enterprise Environments
- DevOps and Deployment Automation
- Data Architecture and Information Management
- Operational Monitoring and Observability Platforms
- Network Architecture and Infrastructure Design
- Security Architecture and Compliance Frameworks
Travel
- Up to 40% travel depending on programme requirements.
- International travel may be required.
Benefits*:
- Medical insurance.
- Company Pension Contribution
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their country of residence.
Compensation
- In accordance with local law, the salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation
- Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
EEO Statement
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
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