Senior Solution Architect – Enterprise Systems Integration – Operational Technology

Overview

At 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, our Enterprise Systems Integration (ESI) team helps clients modernize, integrate, and secure critical Operational Technology (OT) environments across utilities, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. We partner with organizations to design resilient, scalable, and secure architectures that support reliable operations, digital modernization, and the convergence of OT and IT systems.

With deep domain expertise and a consulting‑led approach, our teams deliver solutions spanning control systems, industrial networking, cybersecurity, data integration, and enterprise connectivity. We combine technical depth, industry experience, and a collaborative culture to help clients navigate complex operational challenges and deliver lasting impact.

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to join our Enterprise Systems Integration practice, focused on Operational Technology solutions. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to client leadership, guiding strategic investment decisions, shaping OT and integration roadmaps, and leading the architecture of complex, enterprise‑scale solutions. You will play a critical leadership role in aligning operational needs, cybersecurity requirements, and long‑term business objectives with modern OT architectures.

This position emphasizes solution design, technical authority, and client engagement rather than day‑to‑day project management.

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex OT integration solutions spanning control systems, SCADA, historians, OT networks, edge devices, and enterprise‑connected platforms.
• Define end‑to‑end solution architectures that address functional, technical, cybersecurity, integration, network, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Develop and guide OT architecture roadmaps supporting digital modernization, system upgrades, and IT/OT convergence initiatives.
• Partner with clients to understand operational challenges and translate business needs into secure, scalable, and supportable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across pursuits and delivery efforts, ensuring architectural integrity from concept through implementation.
• Support business development by contributing to solution strategy, technical scoping, architecture definition, and proposal development.
• Present solution architectures, trade‑offs, and recommendations to technical and executive client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, developers, and cybersecurity specialists to guide execution and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Review and validate technical designs and deliverables to ensure alignment with approved architectures and industry best practices.
• Mentor and develop technical team members, fostering growth, architectural rigor, and technical excellence.
• Contribute to the development of internal standards, reference architectures, and reusable solution patterns across the ESI practice.
• Ensure solutions align with OT cybersecurity best practices, governance standards, and organizational risk tolerance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience designing and integrating Operational Technology systems within utility, industrial, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of OT platforms and technologies such as ADMS, DERMS, DCS, EMS, OMS, SCADA, historians, and industrial networks.
• Strong understanding of the enabling networks for critical infrastructure including local and wide area networks utilizing industry standard fiber and wireless solutions.
• Knowledge of electric system operations for distribution and/or generation environments.
• Experience with OT cybersecurity concepts including network segmentation, defense‑in‑depth, secure remote access, and risk management.
• Proven ability to partner with clients to define requirements and design tailored solutions aligned with organizational and operational goals.
• Experience leading solution workshops, architecture reviews, and executive‑level technical discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineers,…