Senior Solutions Architect

Acuity Brands Lighting • Atlanta, GA

237d

About The Position

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. Reporting into the Senior Director of Solutions Architecture, the Senior Solutions Architect position is a high impact subject matter expert that closely engages across all functions of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces. Responsible for designing, developing and delivering complex, scalable innovative solutions that showcase the best integrated capabilities of AIS' hardware, software and services and meet customers' needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, HVAC/R technologies or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in solutions architecture, system integration, or engineering within the building automation, IoT, or smart infrastructure sectors.
• Extensive expertise in BMS platforms (e.g., Distech, Johnson Controls, Niagara, Schneider Electric, etc.), and control systems programming.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure networking for BMS integration.
• Cisco or equivalent certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP and/or CISSP are preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and edge computing.
• Extensive hands-on experience with protocols like BACnet, Modbus, OPC, EnOcean, LoRaWAN, MQTT.
• Hands-on experience in developing and deploying containerized applications using tools such as Docker (preferred), Kubernetes, LXC, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in developing, testing, and deploying RESTful APIs in a production environment.
• Proven experience with data analytics, AI-driven automation, and digital twin technologies.
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design highly complex integrated BMS and controls automation solutions, incorporating IoT, AI-driven analytics, and cloud connectivity.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive architecture blueprints that integrate 1st and 3rd party ecosystem products, ensuring seamless interoperability and scalability.
• Provide expertise in system architecture, networking, security, APIs, and interoperability between different building control systems.
• Act as a mentor to junior team members and contribute to best practices and architecture frameworks.
• Earn trusted advisor status by collaborating with clients to understand requirements, conduct site assessments, support art of the possible envisioning sessions and recommend tailored solutions that align with their operational and sustainability goals.
• Partner with system integrators, OEMs and relevant technology vendors to shape platform choices, adoption and successful implementation of recommended solution architectures.
• Ensure proposed integrated solutions adhere to industry standards such as BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Work with sales, product management and technical support teams to develop proposals, technical documentation, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in smart buildings, energy management, digital twins, and predictive maintenance to drive technological advancements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree