Data Architect (Hybrid)

Data Architect (Hybrid / Remote)

Who We Are

Util-Assist is a leading consulting and services partner to electric, water, and gas utilities across North America. We help utilities navigate digital transformation—empowering them with smart technology, data-driven solutions, and customer-first services. From outage communications to billing support and grid security, we’re reshaping how utilities serve their communities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Data Architect to join our growing Consulting team. The Data Architect plays a vital role in designing and leading the implementation of modern enterprise data architectures that enable advanced analytics and digital transformation for our utility customers. This role focuses on defining scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions across both cloud and on-premise environments. The Data Architect collaborates closely with product owners, data engineers, and delivery teams to translate business needs into robust data architectures supporting key utility domains such as Customer, Metering, Asset, Grid Operations, Energy Supply, Demand, Regulatory, and Finance. The ideal candidate ensures data integrity, accessibility, and alignment with organizational and regulatory objectives while driving continuous improvement across the data ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and oversee enterprise data architectures to enable analytics, reporting, and operational insights across utility business domains.
• Define and maintain end-to-end data architecture across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured sources, ensuring integration, consistency, and accessibility.
• Assess business and technology needs to recommend scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers and business product owners to translate data requirements into architecture designs supporting analytics and regulatory objectives.
• Monitor and optimize data pipelines, storage, and compute resources for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish standards for data governance, quality, and lineage in alignment with customers’ policies.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and tools to strengthen data architecture and processing capabilities.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and promote adoption of modern data architecture principles across utility customers.
• Create technical documentation and provide training on best practices and new technologies.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as needed.

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Qualifications

Why You’ll Love Working at Util-Assist

Employment and EEO Statement

To work with us, successful candidates must complete a SIN and passport verification and pass a police vulnerability check. Util‑Assist is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. To request accommodation, please contact us at hr@util‑assist.com. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially. Please note that Util‑Assist does not offer immigration‑related support, such as visa sponsorship, work permit applications, or permanent residency assistance. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work in Canada or the U.S. Sponsorship decisions, if any, are made on a case‑by‑case basis based on business needs. We thank all applicants for their interest in Util‑Assist; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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