ADMS Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking an ADMS Engineer in Boston, MA. Responsibilities:

• ADMS Engineer will lead a data readiness and gap assessment for an electric utility preparing to upgrade its Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS/DMS) platform
• Evaluate current-state distribution operations, control center processes, and the applications and data supporting grid operations
• Assess data readiness across integrated applications and systems, identifying gaps, dependencies, and risks that could impact the future ADMS environment
• Evaluate whether upstream and edge applications have the required data available, identify data quality or integration gaps, and recommend actions to prepare systems for the upgrade
• Analyze data dependencies supporting distribution grid operations, including network connectivity, equipment, and operational data
• Partner with utility operations, IT, data, architecture, and system integration stakeholders to validate findings and prioritize remediation activities before implementation begins
• As a ADMS Engineer, you will develop a strategic roadmap outlining data readiness requirements, integration gaps, remediation priorities, dependencies, and recommended next steps
• Facilitate client discussions and present assessment findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Provide senior-level advisory support throughout the assessment and roadmap development engagement
• Extensive experience supporting ADMS programs within electric utilities, with a strong understanding of distribution operations and utility control center environments
• Experience with pre-implementation planning, current-state assessments, data integration analysis, and readiness evaluations ahead of system integrator (SI) delivery
• Demonstrated experience assessing data readiness, identifying data gaps, and evaluating integrations across applications supporting utility operations
• Deep knowledge of how electric utilities operate and manage the distribution grid, including the operational processes and data required to support ADMS capabilities
• Understanding of the applications and data dependencies surrounding ADMS, including how upstream and edge systems provide data to grid management platforms
• Strong client-facing consulting skills, including stakeholder facilitation, executive communication, and the ability to operate independently as a senior subject matter expert
• Ability to translate technical findings into a practical roadmap with prioritized actions, dependencies, and recommendations
• Ability to bridge utility operations, data, and technology teams to drive alignment on readiness and remediation priorities
• Willingness to travel to Dallas, TX approximately 1-2 times per month

• Direct experience with ADMS platform implementations or upgrades
• Experience with SCADA, OMS, or other applications supporting distribution grid visibility and operations
• Familiarity with GIS-supported network models, connectivity data, and the relationship between GIS and ADMS