PI Aveva Project Support

nxzen; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Birmingham is seeking an AVEVA PI Engineer to implement, configure, and maintain AVEVA PI systems for real-time data collection and visualization. The role requires collaboration with IT, operations, and engineering teams to ensure optimal performance of PI infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and hands-on experience with AVEVA PI systems. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility for home working up to two days per week.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Hands-on experience with AVEVA PI systems is essential.
• Understanding of industrial protocols is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain AVEVA PI Server and components.
• Develop and manage PI tags, interfaces, and data flows.
• Implement PI Asset Framework and create dashboards.

Skills

Hands-on experience with AVEVA PI System

Strong knowledge of PI Data Archive

Knowledge of industrial protocols (OPC, Modbus, MQTT)

Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

The role

The AVEVA PI Engineer will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and maintaining AVEVA PI systems to support real-time data collection, storage, and visualization for industrial operations. This role involves working closely with operations, IT, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of PI infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain AVEVA PI Server and related components.
• Develop and manage PI tags, interfaces, and data flows from various sources (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
• Implement PI Asset Framework (AF) and Event Frames for structured data modeling.
• Create and maintain PI Vision dashboards and reports for operational insights.
• Troubleshoot PI system issues and ensure high availability and data integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver PI-based solutions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data governance standards.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience with AVEVA PI System (formerly OSIsoft PI).
• Strong knowledge of PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, and PI Interfaces.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (OPC, Modbus, MQTT).
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Nxzen is a diverse organisation and understands everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility in working from home for up to two days per week, once you have settled in to your role, with three days per week working with the team in our bright open plan offices in Solihull.