Metering Engineer
3 days ago
London
Metering Engineer Clearance required: BPSS Interview process: Tech IV Location: Remote with travel at set milestones. • Leads site-level technical coordination for metering deployments, • Participates to site surveys (so will travel a lot at the beginning) and assessments as OT technical expert (instrumentation + IT/OT integration), • Strong specialist in metering technologies, instrumentation, and automation, • Designs and validates connectivity architecture (PLCs, SCADA, gateways, PME), • Oversees configuration, commissioning, and interface validation, • Ensures cybersecurity compliance with the support of the Cyber SME in the central team, • Drives robust coms integration, • Manages site-level documentation, change control, and testing, • Provides support to xxxx local teams, • Experience in L&S, sustainability solutions and especially Schneider PME & RA is a plus, • English speaker Key Responsibilities • Perform on-site assessments to evaluate infrastructure and feasibility for installing electricity, gas, diesel, water, and wastewater meters, addressing mechanical, electrical, civil considerations, and challenges like complex or limited pipe runs and retrofits., • Analyze engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and electrical single-line diagrams to identify optimal meter technologies, sizes, and installation points., • Provide recommendations for metering solutions that adhere to xxxx's standards, including the appropriate selection of meter type, accuracy class, and communication protocols, based on a thorough assessment and consideration of installation complexities, hazardous areas, fluid characteristics, and physical parameters., • Design and implement meter connectivity architecture by integrating with PLCs, gateways, SCADA systems, and Schneider PME platforms., • Collaborate with site engineering and OT/IT teams to define network requirements and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and OT boundary controls., • Provide technical input to OEMs and installation contractors, supporting procurement and commissioning activities., • Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation or Control Engineering., • Proven experience in industrial utilities metering (electricity, gas, steam, water, wastewater), ideally within pharmaceutical or process manufacturing environments., • Strong understanding of flow measurement principles and metering technologies., • Deep knowledge of communication protocols including Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP, RS-485, and pulse/analog signals., • Familiarity with PLCs, gateways, SCADA systems, and PME integration., • Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce structured documentation., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Training in Hazardous Area Equipment selection and installation fundamentals., • Experience with global projects and working knowledge of both local and international standards (eg ATEX, CSA)., • Site Assessment Reports with metering gap analysis., • Recommended Meter Specifications and Connectivity Designs., • Meter Layout Drawings, Maintenance and Calibration guide., • Bill of Materials (BoM) for procurement with clear outline of scopes., • Technical validation input for cost estimation and vendor quotations.