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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Consulting Systems Engineer - Operational Technology (OT) Modernization - **Company:** World Wide Technology - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Geographic Information Systems, ADMS (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Hub, Data Integration, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Multi-protocol Systems, Meter Data Management (Flow Meters), Modbus, Operational Data Store, Systems Integration, Multi-Cloud, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Operational Systems, Cisco - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.phoenixjobs.com/job.asp?id=3322586779&tx=FK1916FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 5+ years in a pre-sales engineering, consulting, solutions architecture, or utility OT engineering role * Proven ability to translate business requirements into integrated technology solutions across electric utility, gas utility, and enterprise operational environments * Strong 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 platforms supporting electric and gas utility operations * Grid & 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 platforms * Advanced 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+Gyr * Utility 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 Cisco * Industrial & Utility Protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, ICCP (TASE.2), and industrial telemetry protocols used in electric and gas utility operations * OT Cybersecurity: NERC CIP compliance, IEC 62443 framework, Purdue Reference Model, OT/IT network segmentation, and cybersecurity principles for critical utility infrastructure * DERMS, Grid Edge & Operational Automation: Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), distributed automation, grid edge intelligence, pipeline monitoring, leak detection technologies, and operational analytics platforms * Operational 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 solutions * Experience developing Statements of Work (SOW), Bills of Materials (BOM), Proofs of Concept (POC), and professional services Level of Effort (LOE) estimates * Strong communication, presentation, whiteboarding, and executive briefing skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience Preferred * Direct utility industry experience supporting electric grid, gas utility, or multi-utility operational environments in an OT engineering, architecture, systems integration, or consulting capacity * Understanding of utility modernization drivers including clean energy integration, DER adoption, grid resiliency, wildfire mitigation, pipeline safety modernization, operational reliability, and infrastructure hardening initiatives * Prior delivery or hands-on engineering experience in OT systems deployment, systems integration, commissioning, or operational support within utility environments * Experience supporting utility modernization programs involving SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, AMI, GIS, pipeline operations, industrial networking, or OT cybersecurity initiatives * Familiarity with utility ecosystem partners and technologies including GE Vernova, AVEVA, Itron, Landis+Gyr, Cisco, and Nokia technologies and platforms, WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources. ## Description 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 our Advanced Technology Center ( https://wwt.com/atc ) 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? The CSE brings technical expertise and consultative leadership to customer engagements in the local market. Daily responsibilities include: * Leading technical discussions in customer sales meetings, presentations, and whiteboard sessions * Capturing customer requirements and mapping them to modern, integrated utility solutions across electric grid, gas operations, and enterprise OT environments * Designing OT and operational solution architectures aligned to utility modernization initiatives, operational reliability, resiliency, pipeline safety, and clean energy transformation outcomes * Supporting 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 platforms * Developing Statements of Work (SOW), Proofs of Concept (POC), Bills of Materials (BOM), and Level of Effort (LOE) estimates for professional services engagements * Partnering with local Client Executives to build long-term customer relationships and trusted advisor status within utility operations and IT/OT organizations * Collaborating with ecosystem partners including Nokia, Cisco, GE Vernova, Itron, Landis+Gyr, AVEVA, and World Wide Technology field engineering teams on utility OT and infrastructure engagements * Staying ahead of emerging trends in grid modernization, gas utility modernization, DERMS, AMI 2.0, private LTE (pLTE), edge compute, operational analytics, and OT cybersecurity * Supporting executive strategy conversations, operational transformation workshops, and hands-on technical sessions for utility customers * Up to 25% travel expected Responsibilities * Technical Pre-Sales Systems Engineering and solution architecture * Serve as technical liaison to supported clients and OEM partners * Build custom solution architectures and reference designs * Create BOMs, LOEs, and proposal-level documentation * Conduct POCs, demos, and ATC-backed workshops * Attend client sales meetings and support RFP/RFI responses * Expand technical expertise continuously as new capabilities emerge * Act as the technical liaison for all account technical requests, We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. 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