Digital Data Consultant - Network Model Management

SAM, LLC • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAM's Digital & Data Services group helps electric utilities turn complex infrastructure data into trusted, governed, and interoperable network models. We advise transmission and distribution utilities on how to manage their electrical network models across the full lifecycle—planned, designed, as-built, as-operated, and retired—and how to evolve from fragile, point-to-point model exchanges to governed model flows across GIS, asset management, planning, protection, and operations systems. We are looking for a mid-level consultant to join SAM’s Digital and Data Services division, with a primary goal of contributing to our Network Model Management (NMM) practice ideally in the areas of electric and gas utility industry. You will support client-facing engagements that include current-state assessments, target-state architecture, data governance design, integration delivery, and roadmap execution. You will work alongside senior architects and utility subject-matter experts to deliver practical, high-value outcomes for clients modernizing their grid data foundations. This is a consulting role. You will contribute directly to the kinds of projects our team delivers today: network model management maturity assessments, vendor selection and RFP support, canonical data modeling, validation and quality-gate design, and integration flows connecting systems such as ESRI Utility Network, Work and Asset Management, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, Network Planning, and SCADA platforms.

Requirements

• 4–8 years of professional experience in the electric utility industry or in consulting/technology roles serving electric utilities.
• Strong preference for hands-on experience in electric transmission & distribution (T&D) utilities, specifically focused on networks and asset subject areas within network planning, design, or operations business functions.
• Working knowledge of one or more core utility domains: transmission or distribution network modeling, GIS, asset/EAM systems, planning, protection, EMS/SCADA, or operations.
• Familiarity with how utility systems exchange model and asset data, and an understanding of the challenges created by point-to-point integrations and manual reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to profile data, identify quality issues, and document processes and requirements clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce professional deliverables and present to client stakeholders.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, client-facing consulting environment with shifting priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical engineering preferred), computer science, information systems, geospatial science, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as project needs require (typically light to moderate).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or a working understanding of the IEC Common Information Model (CIM), including CIM profiles, extensions, or CIM-based model exchange. Candidates with genuine curiosity and a desire to grow their CIM expertise are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to network model management systems (NMMS) or model-management workflows across transmission and/or distribution for both electric and gas.
• Hands-on experience with utility platforms such as GIS (e.g. ESRI Utility Network, GE Smallworld), Asset Management (e.g. IBM Maximo, SAP/PM), Network Analysis Tools (e.g. Siemens PSS/E, Siemens CAPE/APA, ASPEN, CYME, DNV Synergi, Digsilent PowerFactory), EMS (e.g. AspenTech, GE, Siemens, ABB), ADMS (e.g. AspenTech, GE, Siemens, Schneider, Oracle, ACS, Hitachi), DERMS, or MDMS.
• Experience with system- and data integration patterns—API/event design, transformation, and validation automation.
• Experience with data governance frameworks, semantic modeling, or metadata management.
• Consulting experience delivering assessments, roadmaps, or implementation support for utility clients.
• Familiarity with DER integration, advanced analytics, or digital twin use cases in a grid context.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements focused on network model management, model governance, enterprise data integration, and digital transformation initiatives for electric and/or gas utilities.
• Help assess current-state model sources, consumers, ownership, and pain points (with emphasis on networks and assets) and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Contribute to target-state architecture and canonical model design, including data flows between GIS, EAM, network planning, design, operations, protection, and analytics systems.
• Develop and document data governance artifacts: ownership and stewardship models, quality rules, workflow design, lineage, and lifecycle management.
• Design and help implement model validation, transformation, and publication patterns that produce traceable, trusted outputs for consuming systems.
• Assist with vendor evaluations, RFP development, requirements definition, and implementation roadmaps.
• Produce clear, client-ready deliverables—assessments, diagrams, requirements documents, and presentations—for both technical and executive audiences.
• Collaborate with SAM geospatial, engineering, and integration teams to connect field/GIS reality, enterprise asset data, and electrical model governance.

Benefits

• BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date
• Free Vision + Dental plans for employees
• company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans)
• SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K
• Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match
• tuition reimbursement
• optional cellphone stipend
• Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
• parental leave to support families
• Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications
• Project Manager Business Academy
• CAD Training Program
• Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins
• SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development
• Milestone Anniversary Recognition
• SAMbassador mentorship program
• Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
• company-sponsored events
• free office snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level