CIM Data Modelling & Data Integration Expert Electric Utility

About Elia Grid International (EGI)

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global consultancy specializing in complex power system challenges. The company provides strategic, technical, and regulatory advice, along with specialist solutions, across all fields related to large power system integration. EGI operates internationally with offices in Brussels, Berlin, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, and Calgary, having delivered projects in over 20 countries.

Role Summary

EGI is seeking a CIM (Common Information Model) Data Modelling & Data Integration Expert for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role requires deep experience in the Electric Utility industry, with a strong foundation in IEC CIM standards, data architecture, and system integration. The expert will also possess proven knowledge of Asset Management processes and practices. The primary responsibility will be to enable interoperability between enterprise systems such as GIS, APM, EAM, ADMS, and SCADA by defining and managing data models and integration frameworks, aligning with the utility’s asset management and digital transformation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CIM-based data models for transmission, distribution, and generation asset domains using standards such as IEC 61970, IEC 61968, and IEC 62325.
• Lead data integration initiatives between systems including GIS, EAM (Maximo/SAP), APM platforms, ADMS, SCADA, and data lakes, utilizing CIM-based or other semantic data models.
• Design and implement semantic mappings and canonical models to ensure consistent and accurate data exchange between systems.
• Collaborate with asset management teams to understand current and future asset lifecycle management requirements, ensuring data models support use cases such as condition-based maintenance, AHI, risk-based planning, and outage analysis.
• Define and maintain data dictionaries, mapping specifications, and data lineage documentation for enterprise asset data.
• Support ETL/ELT processes, APIs, and real-time data exchange mechanisms for integrating structured and unstructured asset data.
• Advise on data governance, data quality, and master data management practices to ensure asset data integrity across the utility.
• Lead or support workshops with business and IT stakeholders to define requirements and align on CIM data model adaptations/extensions.
• Stay informed on evolving CIM standards and industry practices, contributing to internal knowledge sharing.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in CIM data modelling and data integration within the electric utility industry.
• Strong understanding of IEC CIM standards (IEC 61970, IEC 61968, IEC 62325).
• Demonstrated knowledge of data architecture and system integration principles.
• Proven experience with Asset Management processes and practices.
• Ability to work with various enterprise systems including GIS, EAM (Maximo/SAP), APM platforms, ADMS, and SCADA.

Compensation and Application

EGI offers a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV in English for consideration.