Enterprise Architect

Overview We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is seeking a strategic and technically accomplished Enterprise Architect to lead the design, governance, and delivery of enterprise-grade software and corporate technology solutions. This role will focus on modernizing internal platforms, integrating operational and business systems, and driving innovation across software development, cloud architecture, and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities How you can make an impact : Architecture & Strategy

- Define and evolve enterprise architecture frameworks aligned with business objectives, compliance mandates, and cybersecurity standards.

- Lead architectural design for scalable software platforms supporting OT systems and corporate services (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS, finance systems).

- Ensure seamless integration across IT, OT, and business systems, including APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native services.

- Provide architectural leadership on digital transformation, cloud migration, and enterprise automation initiatives.

- Represent EPE as a thought leader through whitepapers, blogs, and conference presentations focused on enterprise technology and innovation.

Program & Solution Delivery

- Act as the technical authority across agile delivery teams, ensuring alignment with architecture vision and software engineering best practices.

- Lead solution design reviews, validate technical feasibility, and oversee implementation across multiple concurrent enterprise software projects.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into secure, scalable, and supportable software solutions.

- Drive vendor and technology selection, including SaaS platforms, cloud providers, and development tools.

- Champion innovation by integrating emerging technologies such as AI/ML, low-code platforms, and edge computing into EPE’s digital ecosystem.

C

ommercial & Go-to-Market Support

- Partner with business development teams to identify and shape new opportunities in enterprise software and digital services.

- Support sales efforts through technical leadership in client engagements, solution demos, and strategic proposals.

- Lead technical content creation for RFPs and proposals, including architecture diagrams, solution narratives, and effort estimates.

- Contribute to strategic hiring and team growth by attracting top-tier software architects and developers.

Leadership & Governance

- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on enterprise technology strategy and investment.

- Establish and enforce architecture governance processes, coding standards, and DevSecOps practices.

- Mentor architects and developers across software and infrastructure teams.

- Lead and manage a team of Enterprise Architects focused on corporate systems and software platforms.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

- Ensure all solutions comply with relevant cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and data privacy regulations.

- Collaborate with security teams to conduct risk assessments and define controls for enterprise applications and cloud environments.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred. - 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and software delivery within corporate or utility environments.

- Deep expertise in enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, HRIS), cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP), and software development methodologies.

- Strong background in systems integration, API design, microservices, and data platforms.

- Experience with cybersecurity standards and resilience planning for enterprise systems.

- Proven vendor and stakeholder management experience, including RFPs, solution evaluations, and contract oversight.

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence . For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How We Support You

- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision beginning day 1

- Generous PTO and paid holidays

- MyShare Employee Ownership Program

- Work with industry leaders

- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location

: This position will be located in Austin, Texas

Travel

: Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less )

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from

third-party recruiters

. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.