Engineer Operational Technology

Overview

Design, support, and improve OT systems (SCADA, PLC, IIoT) across water infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• ot standards
• scada design
• field surveys
• design support
• supplier input
• mentoring

Tasks

As an Operational Technology Engineer, you’ll be part of our Technology Services team, delivering high-impact engineering support across our estate. From SCADA and PLCs to IIoT and MCERTS instrumentation, you’ll help design, assure, and evolve the systems that keep our operations running safely and efficiently. -Develop and maintain OT standards, systems, and procedures -Mentor graduate engineers and technicians, supporting the Senior OT Engineer -Deliver onsite surveys and field support across treatment plants and remote sites -Lead and support OT engineering design across capital and regulatory projects -Provide technical input into supplier frameworks and regulator-led working groups -Recommend long-term solutions for operational challenges and system improvements

Requirements

• professional engineer
• onc
• instrumentation
• scada
• plc
• mcerts

What You Bring

If you’re an instrumentation engineer, field service engineer, or instrumentation support specialist and are ready to step into a dynamic engineering role, this is your opportunity to join a FTSE 100 company driving innovation across water and wastewater infrastructure. At United Utilities, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. Whether you’re adapting from a field service background or stepping up from instrumentation into engineering, we’ll support your growth every step of the way. -Member of a Professional Engineering institute -ONC or higher in a relevant technical discipline -Strong background in instrumentation such as flow & level is essential -Further experience in OT systems: SCADA, PLC, Telemetry and Cyber Security are desirable. -Field service mindset with ability to manage your own workload and travel across the North West -Experience with MCERTS is desirable. -Excellent communication, analytical, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills

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Benefits

💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits -Company-funded healthcare plan -Enhanced parental leave and mental health support -Performance bonus + recognition awards -ShareBuy scheme and financial wellbeing tools -EV car scheme, gym discounts, and flexible benefits -Up to 14% employer pension contribution -Generous annual leave + bank holidays

About United Utilities

-It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage. -The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works. -Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades. -Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

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