RTU Development Engineer
41373
£60,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Hampton, Greater London
IT
Posted 4 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
- Lead the design, build, and configuration of standardised RTU application solutions.
- Develop and maintain RTU firmware libraries, templates, and configurations.
- Define and manage RTU upgrade processes to ensure maintainability and security.
- Oversee RTU release management and conformance testing.
- Execute full software development lifecycle for RTU applications.
- Write clean, testable code using IEC 61131 languages and related platforms.
- Validate firmware and communication protocols through rigorous testing.
- Support the development of RTU architecture and integration frameworks.
- Support internal capital delivery and OT project teams with RTU technical input.
- Work with system integrators and vendors to deploy and optimise RTU solutions.
- Provide second-tier technical support and fault diagnostics for RTU installations.
- Translate business and operational requirements into RTU technical specifications.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to align RTU functionality with operational needs.
- Coordinate with RTU vendors to ensure solution compatibility and future-readiness.
- Manage RTU-specific documentation, standards, and training content.
- Ensure RTU systems are robust, secure, and aligned with industry and internal standards.
- Support the definition and enforcement of RTU addressing strategies and cybersecurity measures.
- Contribute to internal tender evaluations and the technical assessment of new RTU products.
- Experience in RTU programming, configuration, and lifecycle management.
- Demonstrable experience in RTU system deployment and maintenance in operational environments.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and fault resolution capabilities.
- Experience in balancing competing priorities and making technical decisions in fast-paced environments.
- Proven background working with SCADA and OT systems in utilities or similar industries.
- HND or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical, Control Systems, Automation).
- Proficiency in RTU & SCADA platforms such as Serck, Schneider, Brodersen, Rockwell, Xylem, ClearSCADA, Wonderware, and FT View.
- Programming knowledge of IEC 61131-3 (LD, FBD, SFC, ST, IL) and structured industrial software development.
- Strong understanding of telemetry protocols (DNP3, WITS DNP3, Modbus, MQTT).
- Familiarity with Windows OS, virtualisation, and cyber-secure network architectures (IP, VPN, LAN/WAN).
- Experience with relational databases and historian platforms (e.g. Oracle, SQL, PI, Wonderware Historian).
- Excellent documentation and technical report writing skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience in internal or external customer relationship management.
- Strong understanding of OT in water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
- Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities and technical project demands.
- Experience in operational water industry or OT system delivery.
- Working knowledge of OT system methodologies, architectures, and industry standards.
- Ability to communicate technical content in simplified, business-relevant language.
- Awareness of cyber-physical systems and their role in critical infrastructure resilience.
- Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance
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