Technical Metering Specialist - IT/OT Integration

  • Layer7
  • Jan 08, 2026
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Metering Specialist with strong expertise in metering technologies, instrumentation, and IT/OT integration. This role will lead site-level technical coordination for metering deployments across multiple locations, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct site surveys and technical assessments (hands-on) for metering solutions.
  • Select appropriate metering devices following site assessments and oversee installation (Electrical, Mechanical, IT, Environmental).
  • Integrate metering devices into IT/OT architecture and configure systems.
  • Design and validate connectivity architecture (PLCs, SCADA, gateways, PME).
  • Oversee configuration, commissioning, and interface validation.
  • Ensure cybersecurity compliance in collaboration with the central Cyber SME.
  • Report to Project Managers in each cluster and the Lead Architect in the central technical team.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Strong specialist knowledge in metering technologies, instrumentation, and automation.
  • Experience with floor walks, technical metering assessments, and solution design.
  • Proven ability to integrate metering systems into IT/OT environments.
  • Hands-on experience with instrumentation and connectivity architecture.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, gateways, and PME.
  • Ability to travel extensively during initial deployment phase.

Desirable:

  • Life Sciences industry experience is a plus.

Additional Information: This is a remote role with significant travel required at the start for site surveys and assessments. You will act as the OT technical expert, ensuring robust integration and compliance across multiple sites.