What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consulting Engineer/ Product Consultant position at Trident Consulting Inc.?
Job Details
Trident Consulting, one of the fastest-growing IT staffing and services firms in the nation. We are currently seeking a "Consulting Engineer/ Product Consultant" for one of our industry leading clients.
Please find additional details about the role below:
Role: Consulting Engineer/ Product Consultant
Location: Westminster, CA (Hybrid 2 days in a week)
Duration: W2 Contract
Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload:
- The Customer Grid Edge (CGE) Organization is looking for a Product Strategy Consultant to support the development of solution requirements for the end-to-end AMI 2.0 platform. This role will also offer technical guidance in assessing AMI 2.0 technologies as client continues testing these products in both lab and field environments.
- In this position, the successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define business and technical requirements, ensuring that solutions align with organizational needs. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist in evaluating products to validate functionality, usability, and performance in accordance with client AMI 2.0 business requirements and use cases.
Technical Skills:
- Meter Device Management: Knowledge of meter head-end systems (HES) and device management principles that are scalable and interoperable.
- AMI 2.0 System Architecture: Understanding of principles related to AMI 2.0 architecture and integration with key sub systems, including but not limited to MDMS, DERMS, ADMS and OMS.
- Electric Utility Industry: A solid understanding of the electric utility sector, including its challenges, regulations, and business models.
- Industry Standards: Knowledge of key industry standards that support interoperability across metering systems, communication networks, and IoT devices.
- Smart Grid Concepts: Knowledge of smart grid components, such as smart meters, sensors, and communication networks.
- Emergent Technologies: Knowledge of emergent technologies related to AI/ML and distributed intelligence and computing
- Distribution Management Systems (DMS): Understanding and working with DMS software is crucial. DMS helps monitor, control, and optimize the distribution network in real time.
- Distribution Automation: Familiarity with automation technologies used in grid management, such as fault detection, isolation, and restoration systems.
- Operational Technology (OT): Knowledge of OT systems, including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), and communication protocols.
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: .
Some of our recent awards include:
- Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
- Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
- Received the TechServe Excellence award.
- Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
- Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
