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We are seeking a highly experienced and innovation-driven Software Consulting Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced software platforms and configuration tools for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems.
This strategic leadership role drives the digital transformation of the energy sector by enabling next-generation grid automation, device orchestration, and intelligent engineering workflows.
As a senior leader, you will act as the software architecture authority, collaborating with embedded, power systems, and UI/UX teams, and engaging with customers and global product teams to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions and shape the technical direction of platforms powering protection relays, grid-edge configuration, and digital substation system, integrating advanced standards, enabling AI-assisted engineering, and ensuring cloud-readiness, cybersecurity, and multi-vendor interoperability.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Define the architecture and evolution of scalable, modular, and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems, including tools for device configuration, substation engineering, and grid automation workflows.
- Define technical strategy and oversee the design cloud-native platforms using modern frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, TypeScript) that support desktop, edge, and cloud deployments, with emphasis on performance, resilience, and maintainability.
- Drive the integration IEC 61850 engineering workflows (SCL-based ICD, SCD, SSD) into intuitive, automated tooling ecosystems aligned with modern UI/UX, API design, and utility integration requirements.
- Ensure cross-functional alignment, acting as the authority between firmware, UI/UX, and power systems teams, enabling coherent system design and tight integration between engineering workflows and device behavior.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and hardware architects to deliver secure, compliant solutions for critical infrastructure, incorporating secure development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
- Drive reuse of software components across product lines, fostering platform consistency, reducing duplication, and accelerating development.
- Oversee development and lifecycle management of configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices, ensuring seamless integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS and other utility systems.
- Conduct software and architecture reviews, ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC 61850, IEC 61968/70, CIM, IEC 62351), and manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
- Partner with architects, systems engineers, and utility customers to define and deliver customer-centric, technically robust solutions that improve reliability, visibility, and flexibility of grid systems.
- Monitor emerging technologies (cloud-native services, model-driven engineering, AI/ML) for relevance to the T&D domain and contribute to technology roadmaps, product strategy, and IP generation through patents, whitepapers, and technical forums.
- Mentor and guide software engineers, promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation, and represent the organization in customer engagements, RFPs, and industry events.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in software engineering, including experience in a technical leadership or software architecture role.
Desired Characteristics
- Proven track record designing and delivering software solutions for T&D systems, energy automation, or industrial control domains.
- Expertise in utility standards and protocols: IEC 61850, CIM, IEC 61968/70, and IEC 62351.
- Strong skills in modern technologies (.NET, Java, Python, JavaScript/ TypeScript), UI frameworks, backend systems, and containerized/cloud deployments.
- Knowledge of data modeling, API integration, network communications, and cybersecurity practices.
- Familiarity with configuration management systems, substation design tools, and integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS platforms is highly desirable.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.
- Experience operating in a matrixed global organization, managing distributed engineering teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset focused on customer value and quality outcomes.
- Thought leadership through publications, standards participation, or conference speaking.
- Willingness to travel for key customer engagements, internal collaboration, or industry events.
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $162,900.00 and $244,300.00 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 USD and $254,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovation-driven Software Consulting Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced software platforms and configuration tools for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems.
This strategic leadership role drives the digital transformation of the energy sector by enabling next-generation grid automation, device orchestration, and intelligent engineering workflows.
As a senior leader, you will act as the software architecture authority, collaborating with embedded, power systems, and UI/UX teams, and engaging with customers and global product teams to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions and shape the technical direction of platforms powering protection relays, grid-edge configuration, and digital substation system, integrating advanced standards, enabling AI-assisted engineering, and ensuring cloud-readiness, cybersecurity, and multi-vendor interoperability.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Define the architecture and evolution of scalable, modular, and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems, including tools for device configuration, substation engineering, and grid automation workflows.
- Define technical strategy and oversee the design cloud-native platforms using modern frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, TypeScript) that support desktop, edge, and cloud deployments, with emphasis on performance, resilience, and maintainability.
- Drive the integration IEC 61850 engineering workflows (SCL-based ICD, SCD, SSD) into intuitive, automated tooling ecosystems aligned with modern UI/UX, API design, and utility integration requirements.
- Ensure cross-functional alignment, acting as the authority between firmware, UI/UX, and power systems teams, enabling coherent system design and tight integration between engineering workflows and device behavior.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and hardware architects to deliver secure, compliant solutions for critical infrastructure, incorporating secure development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
- Drive reuse of software components across product lines, fostering platform consistency, reducing duplication, and accelerating development.
- Oversee development and lifecycle management of configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices, ensuring seamless integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS and other utility systems.
- Conduct software and architecture reviews, ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC 61850, IEC 61968/70, CIM, IEC 62351), and manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
- Partner with architects, systems engineers, and utility customers to define and deliver customer-centric, technically robust solutions that improve reliability, visibility, and flexibility of grid systems.
- Monitor emerging technologies (cloud-native services, model-driven engineering, AI/ML) for relevance to the T&D domain and contribute to technology roadmaps, product strategy, and IP generation through patents, whitepapers, and technical forums.
- Mentor and guide software engineers, promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation, and represent the organization in customer engagements, RFPs, and industry events.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in software engineering, including experience in a technical leadership or software architecture role.
Desired Characteristics
- Proven track record designing and delivering software solutions for T&D systems, energy automation, or industrial control domains.
- Expertise in utility standards and protocols: IEC 61850, CIM, IEC 61968/70, and IEC 62351.
- Strong skills in modern technologies (.NET, Java, Python, JavaScript/ TypeScript), UI frameworks, backend systems, and containerized/cloud deployments.
- Knowledge of data modeling, API integration, network communications, and cybersecurity practices.
- Familiarity with configuration management systems, substation design tools, and integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS platforms is highly desirable.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.
- Experience operating in a matrixed global organization, managing distributed engineering teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset focused on customer value and quality outcomes.
- Thought leadership through publications, standards participation, or conference speaking.
- Willingness to travel for key customer engagements, internal collaboration, or industry events.
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $162,900.00 and $244,300.00 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 USD and $254,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)536
- Terracon Consultants421
- CHA Consulting124
- Geosyntec Consultants84
- Kennedy/Jenks Consultants67
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services1,659
- Technology & Software1,014
- Construction & Real Estate84
- Accounting & Auditing57
- Energy26
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- 3 or more years of experience implementing or integrating enterprise software solutions
- Proficiency in at least one major platform such as Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, or ServiceNow
- Demonstrated ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications
- Experience presenting recommendations and leading workshops with client stakeholders
- Project management familiarity, including Agile or Scrum methodologies, and tools such as Jira
Tips for Your Software Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each engagement type
Software consultants are hired for different scopes, from short-term implementations to multi-year transformations. Your resume should make clear whether you have experience leading discovery, delivering migrations, or supporting ongoing system optimization, not just list technologies.
Quantify delivery outcomes, not just duties
Clients and hiring managers want to see impact. Replace phrases like 'supported implementation' with specifics: how many stakeholders you managed, what systems you integrated, and whether the project finished on schedule and within scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists software consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without having to search across multiple sources.
Filter by practice area, not just job title
Postings for software consultants often sit under titles like solutions architect, implementation consultant, or technical advisor. Search by the platforms and frameworks you know, such as Salesforce, SAP, or ServiceNow, to surface relevant openings you might otherwise miss.
Prepare a case study for the technical interview
Most software consultant interviews include a scenario or case component. Walk through one real engagement you led: what the client problem was, what you recommended, how you handled pushback, and what the outcome looked like after delivery.
Negotiate scope and travel expectations upfront
Compensation conversations for consulting roles often include travel requirements, billing targets, or project rotation schedules that affect your real workload. Clarify these during the offer stage, not after you have accepted.
Software Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most software consultants?
The companies hiring the most software consultants right now include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Terracon Consultants, and CHA Consulting, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly strong at consulting firms and enterprise software vendors with active client delivery practices.
How many software consultant jobs are remote?
About 24% of software consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though travel requirements vary widely by employer and engagement type. Roles focused on advisory work, architecture design, and platform configuration tend to offer more remote flexibility than those requiring hands-on client site delivery.
How do you become a software consultant?
Start by building depth in a specific platform or technology domain, since most software consultant roles require demonstrable implementation experience rather than general programming knowledge. Move into a delivery-focused role at a consulting firm or software vendor, take on client-facing projects, earn a relevant platform certification, and document the business outcomes from each engagement you support.
Can you get hired as a software consultant with little experience?
Yes, associate and junior software consultant roles exist specifically for candidates with limited direct consulting experience. Employers look for strong analytical thinking, familiarity with at least one enterprise platform, and evidence of client-facing communication, which you can demonstrate through internships, academic projects, or internal IT implementation work at a previous employer.
What does the software consultant interview process look like?
Most software consultant interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and platform experience, followed by a technical round that tests your knowledge of relevant systems or architectures. A case or scenario round is common, where you walk through how you would approach a client problem. Final rounds often include a conversation with a practice lead or delivery manager.
Where can I find and apply to software consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to software consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your platform experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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