OT Engineering Solutions Engineer

Overview

Design, deliver, and support OT solutions for Thames Water's operational assets.

Key Responsibilities

• ot design
• ot deployment
• documentation
• testing
• supplier assessment
• security

Tasks

You will work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure that all solutions align with Thames Water’s technical roadmap, standards, and long-term strategic goals. Your role will help drive continuous improvement, innovation, and future readiness within our operational technology landscape. -Build strong working relationships with vendors, regulators, and delivery partners. -Support the adoption of emerging OT technologies and methodologies. -Support periodic inspections and audits to verify quality, compliance, and safety standards. -Support the design and deployment of OT solutions across Thames Water’s operational assets. -Develop detailed technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, and reports, to support solution deployment and ongoing operation. -Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and regulatory requirements. -Ensure OT systems align with approved architectures, frameworks, and internal technical standards. -Provide technical support during build, commissioning, and handover phases to ensure smooth transition to operational teams. -Contribute to the testing and validation of OT systems to ensure design integrity and business alignment. -Contribute to supplier selection, technical assessments, and commercial evaluations of proposed solutions. -Contribute to AMP9 planning and the OT PR29 submission. -Maintain technical knowledge of OT tools, systems, and best practices, applying new insights to improve delivery outcomes. -Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders. -Ensure all OT activities align with Thames Water’s strategic, technical, and regulatory frameworks. -Support AMP8 delivery by ensuring the timely design, approval, and deployment of OT solutions. -Identify and support initiatives that enhance the performance, resilience, and scalability of OT systems. -Ensure all work supports Thames Water’s safety, sustainability, and compliance objectives. -Collaborate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, IT, and asset management teams to deliver integrated OT solutions.

Requirements

• ot systems
• scada
• ot cybersecurity
• project management
• nebosh
• stakeholder mgmt

What You Bring

Working at Thames Water -Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. -Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to deliver under pressure. -Strong technical report writing, documentation, and communication skills. -Experience working with industry or international standards and contributing to documentation. -Experience in OT solutions or technical governance within utilities or industrial environments. -Ability to simplify and communicate complex technical solutions effectively. -Proven experience in deploying OT systems, including SCADA, telemetry, and control systems. -In-depth understanding of OT systems and architecture, including SCADA, PLC, HMI, and industrial networking. -Project management and delivery experience, including planning and performance tracking. -Membership of a professional engineering institution. -Experience working with third-party delivery partners and managing competing priorities. -Strong understanding of OT cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. -Change management experience within OT programmes. -Ability to make balanced decisions considering technical risk and business priorities. -Experience developing technical standards, specifications, or frameworks. -Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills. -Commercial and contract management experience. -Higher education qualification or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline. -Health, Safety, and Environmental Management qualification (e.g., NEBOSH) -Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability in complex, reactive environments.

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Benefits

Base location – Hybrid – Sewage Treatment Works, Reading We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. -Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) -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. -Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. -Generous Pension Scheme through AON. -Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Thames Water

-Delivering clean water and wastewater services across London and the Thames Valley. -Operates a vast network of infrastructure to meet the needs of its customers. -Focusing on sustainable water solutions and addressing climate change challenges. -Key player in major infrastructure projects, including the Thames Tideway Tunnel. -Involved in energy production through renewable initiatives like hydropower. -Committed to improving water quality, reliability, and customer service.

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