Burns & McDonnell · 17 hours ago
Senior Solution Architect-1898
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a consultancy focused on geospatial systems and technology. They are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise geospatial solutions, guiding strategic investments and aligning technology with business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise geospatial solutions, with a strong focus on ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Utility Network, and related Esri technologies
Define and guide enterprise GIS roadmaps, including system modernization, cloud and hybrid architectures, data governance, and long-term platform sustainability
Architect and oversee integrations between GIS and enterprise systems, including Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Outage Management Systems (OMS), Customer Information Systems (CIS), planning and engineering applications, analytics platforms, and field mobility solutions
Provide technical leadership for Utility Network migrations, data remediation strategies, network modeling, and alignment with operational and planning workflows
Partner with client stakeholders to translate business objectives into scalable geospatial architectures that support operations, capital planning, reliability, and customer engagement
Lead solution planning, estimating, and delivery oversight for complex geospatial programs, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, quality, and client expectations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including GIS consultants, developers, data specialists, integration architects, and business analysts—to deliver end-to-end enterprise solutions
Support business development by contributing to proposals, pursuits, solution positioning, and client presentations focused on geospatial and digital transformation initiatives
Facilitate leadership-level and technical workshops, architecture reviews, solution demonstrations, and proofs of concept to communicate value and build consensus
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a long-term technical advisor and identifying opportunities for expanded geospatial services
Mentor and develop geospatial team members, promoting technical excellence, architectural rigor, and consulting best practices
Stay current on emerging geospatial technologies, Esri platform advancements, and utility industry trends, contributing to internal and external thought leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited program and 7 years related professional experience
Architecture and integration skills, including areas such as data architecture, cloud architecture, middleware, communications, or other architectural methods and practices
Understanding of current and emerging associated technologies to manage and deliver quality enterprise solutions in both Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) domains
Experience with a variety of project execution methodologies
Experience with leading-edge application(s), operations technology and solutions utilizing various industry standard tools
Experience developing executive-level technology assessments, roadmap strategies focusing on enterprise and/or operation technologies
Strong ability to influence or lead project execution
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Extensive experience delivering enterprise GIS solutions, preferably within utilities or other critical infrastructure environments
Deep hands-on knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, including portal architecture, services, security, performance, and high-availability deployments
Proven experience with ArcGIS Utility Network, including data modeling, migration planning, data quality remediation, and integration with operational systems
Experience integrating GIS with EAM, OMS, CIS, planning, engineering, and analytics platforms to support end-to-end business workflows
Strong background in geospatial architecture, system assessments, technology roadmapping, and implementation planning
Experience leading requirements definition and solution design efforts in close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead solution demonstrations, architecture workshops, and proofs of concept for geospatial platforms and tools
Proven track record delivering complex, multi-system digital or geospatial transformation initiatives
Strong facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience contributing to industry thought leadership through conference presentations, publications, or professional forums
Experience supporting business development through proposal development, solution positioning, and pursuit strategy
Prior experience mentoring or coaching junior consultants and technical staff
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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