OT/IT Technical Integration Engineer

Real; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled OT/IT Technical Engineer to design and deploy industrial utilities metering solutions in complex manufacturing environments. The role involves conducting feasibility assessments, reviewing engineering drawings, and designing connectivity architectures. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Engineering and strong experience in metering technologies. This is a remote contract position with travel required at set milestones.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of hazardous area fundamentals and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments for metering feasibility.
• Review engineering drawings for metering technologies.
• Design connectivity architectures integrating with PLCs and SCADA.

Skills

Industrial utilities metering

PLC integration

Technical drawing interpretation

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation or Control Engineering

Tools

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

SCADA systems

PME

Job description

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.