Technical Data Architect (Data & Analytics)
Company: GE Vernova – Digital Grid
Category: Digital Technology / IT
Level: Senior
Job ID: R5017232
Posted Date: August 18, 2025
Relocation Assistance: No
Locations: Available in 2 locations
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is the leading software provider for the operations of national and regional electricity grids worldwide. Our software solutions support electricity markets, enable grid and network planning, and power real-time grid operations.
Data & AI are at the heart of our digital transformation—shaping the future of grid operation, clean energy initiatives, and AI-driven customer experiences.
Role Overview
As a Technical Data Architect (Data & Analytics) specializing in electric utilities, you will play a key role in defining and implementing solutions using the GridOS Data Fabric, GE Vernova’s grid data management platform.
You will act as a bridge between business users and technical teams, guiding the design, rollout, and adoption of data fabric to support integration, governance, and accessibility across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Business Alignment & Requirements
- Lead workshops with IT/OT users and SMEs to gather data needs and translate them into architecture components.
- Define domain-driven data models aligned with utility processes (grid operations, asset management, outage response, etc.).
- Act as a thought leader, challenging and shaping utilities’ data and business processes.
Solution Design
- Define and implement scalable data fabric solutions.
- Align models with electric utility operations and ensure interoperability.
- Deliver architecture documentation (SOW, solution design, traceability).
Energy Domain & Regulatory Integration
- Ensure compliance with TSO/DSO regulatory obligations (e.g., ENTSO-E).
- Integrate CIM (IEC 61970/61968) and CGMES into the data architecture.
- Address interoperability with EMS/SCADA systems and market data platforms.
Governance & Enablement
- Define data ownership, stewardship, and usage policies.
- Support data cataloging, lineage tracing, and business glossary implementation.
- Ensure data is discoverable, trustworthy, and AI-ready.
Collaboration & Delivery
- Train business users in self-service data access.
- Mentor internal teams and clients on GridOS Data Fabric.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Proven experience as a Data Architect, Data Analyst, or BI Solution Architect.
- Strong knowledge of data architecture (data fabric, data mesh, enterprise data hubs).
- Hands-on experience with RDBMS, SQL, ETL, BI, data migration, and streaming/event-driven architectures.
- Knowledge of energy utility processes (network ops, metering, compliance).
- Experience with CIM/CGMES, IEC 61970/61968 standards.
- Cloud platform expertise (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
- Excellent communication skills, including workshop facilitation.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with Talend, Informatica, Snowflake, Denodo, or Azure Synapse.
- Knowledge of microservices, OT/IT integration, and zero-trust architectures.
- Familiarity with ML pipelines, data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK), and semantic layers.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management.
- Business-oriented mindset with technical depth.
- Curious, proactive, and motivated to modernize utility data ecosystems.
Additional Information
- Relocation Assistance: No
- Business Focus: Supporting energy transition, decarbonization, and grid digitalization with GridOS® software solutions.
Application process
If you’re passionate about shaping the digital future of utilities, apply now to join GE Vernova and help modernize global energy infrastructure.
