Location: Remote with travel at set milestones
Type: Contract - Inside IR35
8 month initial contract (likely to extend)
Role Overview
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.
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