Principal Integration Solution Architect - Energy & Utilities
Date: Jun 30, 2026
Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Walnut Creek, CA, US; Los Angeles, CA, US; San Jose, CA, US; Jacksonville, FL, US; Tampa, FL, US; Bloomington, MN, US; Gaithersburg, MD, US; San Marcos, CA, US; Tualatin, OR, US; Chicago, IL, US; Ann Arbor, MI, US; Austin, TX, US; Cary, NC, US; Seattle, WA, US; Charlotte, TX, US; Atlanta, GA, US; Orlando, FL, US; Greenwood Village, CO, US; Dallas, TX, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Houston, TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch is at the center of this transformation, delivering the infrastructure that powers industries and communities. We combine engineering, operational, and digital expertise to modernize mission‑critical infrastructure across utilities, energy, oil & gas, and heavy industry.
Our Technology Solutions team is at the forefront of innovation across Grid Modernization, Operational Technology (OT), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and Customer Technologies—enabling true convergence of physical and digital systems. This role seeks a Principal Integration Architect to lead by connecting enterprise platforms with industrial and operational environments at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Own and lead enterprise integration strategy, target architecture, and roadmaps for client programs across utilities, energy, oil & gas, and industrial sectors
Define and implement integration principles, reusable patterns, and reference architectures (API‑led, event‑driven, A2A/M2M, batch and real‑time)
Lead architecture and solution design for complex integrations across systems such as ERP, EAM, GIS, CIS, MDMS, SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, AMI, Historians, MES, and IIoT platforms
Design and deliver hybrid integration architectures spanning cloud, on‑premise, edge, and industrial environments
Establish and govern API and integration standards, including lifecycle management, versioning, security controls, discoverability, and reuse
Lead evaluation, selection, and adoption of integration platforms and middleware, including MuleSoft, Azure Integration Services, Boomi, Apigee, IBM webMethods, Workato, Kafka, and similar technologies
Apply and enforce integration architecture best practices, including microservices, API‑led connectivity, event‑driven architecture, and streaming patterns
Design and oversee integrations using REST, JSON, XML, RAML/OpenAPI, and industry‑standard communication patterns
Architect secure OT/IT integration solutions incorporating network segmentation, industrial DMZs, and cybersecurity controls
Enable interoperability using industrial protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, and DNP3 where applicable
Serve as technical authority in architecture and design governance forums, driving design decisions, identifying risks, and guiding tradeoffs
Lead and mentor integration developers, engineers, and architects, ensuring alignment with standards, patterns, and delivery best practices
Oversee end‑to‑end integration delivery, from discovery and design through build, testing, deployment, and operationalization
Lead client workshops, architecture assessments, and roadmap development for integration and OT/IT convergence initiatives
Support business development and proposals, including solutioning, technical approach development, and client presentations
Champion adoption of GenAI and Agentic workflows in integration, including AI‑assisted integration design, automated mapping, and intelligent orchestration
Shape forward‑looking integration capabilities leveraging AI‑driven automation, event orchestration, and next‑generation middleware platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record defining and executing enterprise integration strategies and large‑scale integration programs
Deep experience in OT/IT convergence across utilities, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial environments
Strong expertise in integration architecture patterns, including API‑led, event‑driven, SOA, microservices, and hybrid integration
Hands‑on experience with integration technologies and platforms, including iPaaS, middleware, API management, and event streaming tools
Experience with REST, JSON, XML, RAML/OpenAPI, and modern API design and governance practices
Strong understanding of API lifecycle management, security (OAuth, token‑based security), and integration governance frameworks
Experience with industrial integration protocols and architectures is a strong advantage
Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery teams and integration developers in complex, distributed environments
Strong consulting mindset with experience working directly with clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership
Ability to translate complex integration challenges into practical, scalable, and business‑aligned solutions
Passion for emerging technologies, with strong interest in GenAI, Agentic workflows, and their application to integration and automation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
Managed significant engagements.
10+ years in a business/consulting environment.
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.
Certifications
Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable, preferred.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment, based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
Competencies
Action oriented
Customer focus
Interpersonal savvy
Compensation Transparency
State of California: $196,638 – $328,354
State of Colorado: $166,386 – $277,838
State of Illinois: $166,386 – $277,838
State of Maryland: $181,512 – $303,096
State of Minnesota: $158,823 – $265,209
State of Washington: $181,512 – $303,096
Salary Plan
CST: Consulting
Job Grade
018
EEO Statement
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