OT/IT Technical Integration Engineer

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2 months ago

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Location: Remote with travel at set milestones
Type: Contract - Inside IR35

8 month initial contract (likely to extend)

Real Staffing are seeking a highly skilled OT/IT Technical Engineer to lead the design and deployment of industrial utilities metering solutions across complex manufacturing environments (Pharma, FMCG, Process Industries). In this role, working with a leading Tech Consultancy, you'll shape how energy and resources are measured, enabling smarter decision-making and supporting major sustainability goals.

Deliverables:

Conduct on-site assessments to determine feasibility for electricity, gas, water, diesel and wastewater metering.
Review engineering drawings to identify optimal metering technologies and installation points.
Recommend compliant, best‑fit meter solutions aligned with global standards.
Design connectivity architectures integrating with PLCs, gateways, SCADA systems and PME.
Work closely with site engineering and OT/IT teams to meet network and cybersecurity requirements.
Support OEMs and contractors throughout procurement, installation and commissioning.
Produce clear documentation, including metering designs, layouts, BoMs and assessment reports.What you'll bring:

Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation or Control Engineering.
Strong experience with industrial utilities metering in manufacturing or process environments.
Experience of flow measurement and protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP and RS‑485.
Hands-on experience with PLCs, gateways, SCADA and PME integration.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and communicate solutions effectively.
Knowledge of hazardous area fundamentals and international standards (e.g., ATEX, CSA).
Confidence working with large datasets for energy analysis.If you're interested by the opportunity to design impactful metering solutions and drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

To find out more about Real, please visit

Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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