Grid Systems ADMS/AspenTech Implementation Consultant

Grid Systems ADMS/AspenTech Implementation Consultant

Location: Dallas, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $42.00 $47.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 50% travel required; must sit in the Dallas office when not traveling.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

1898 & Co., a division of a leading infrastructure engineering and utilities firm, is seeking a Grid Systems Consultant with demonstrated experience implementing Aspen Tech Digital Grid Management (DGM) solutions for electric utility clients. This role supports the delivery of grid modernization programs and advanced grid management solutions that improve reliability, operational efficiency, situational awareness, and system resiliency.

The Grid Systems Consultant will lead clients throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, analysis, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support. This position serves as a trusted advisor and implementation lead for Aspen Tech Monarch Platform solutions and associated grid management technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional and technical activities across all phases of large-scale Aspen Tech Digital Grid Management implementations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Aspen Tech Monarch Platform solutions and associated OMS, ADMS, DMS, EMS, and SCADA applications.
• Lead client workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather, document, validate, and manage requirements.
• Develop solution designs, workflows, configuration specifications, interface designs, and implementation documentation.
• Lead requirements traceability, test planning, test execution, defect management, and defect triage activities.
• Coordinate and oversee system integration activities involving OMS, ADMS, SCADA, EMS, GIS, AMI, DERMS, and Distribution Automation.
• Lead system commissioning, UAT, cutover planning, deployment, and production go-live activities.
• Analyze utility business processes and operational workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop project plans, schedules, status reports, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and executive communications.
• Support software evaluation and selection activities, including RFP development and vendor assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
• Deliver client training, knowledge transfer sessions, operational readiness activities, and post-deployment support.
• Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and operational issues.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to best practices and delivery methodologies.
• Support business development efforts through proposals, presentations, and solution strategy discussions.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and client requirements.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading workstreams, project teams, or major project deliverables.
• Strong understanding of utility operations and grid modernization initiatives.
• Experience gathering business, functional, technical, and integration requirements.
• Experience leading testing, deployment, cutover, and operational readiness activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field is required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry, utility consulting, or utility technology implementation environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing and integrating ADMS systems (must be shown on resume).
• Required experience implementing AspenTech Digital Grid Management solutions, including AspenTech Monarch Platform (must be shown on resume).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Position requires up to 50% travel; candidate must be based in or willing to work from the Dallas, TX office when not traveling.
• MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check required driving is required for this role.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading infrastructure engineering and utilities firm operating across grid distribution and transmission & distribution (T&D) infrastructure sectors in the United States, with a professional legacy dating to 1898. The organization manages multi-million dollar technology and capital programs and employs engineers, project managers, technology consultants, and supply chain specialists who collaborate across large-scale utility modernization initiatives. The firm is known for its rigorous compliance standards including adherence to FERC and NERC regulatory frameworks and its deep commitment to safety and operational excellence across its project portfolio.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08164 Industry: Information Technology

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