OT Standards Engineer in Reading

Overview

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. As an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of developing, reviewing, and maintaining the technical standards that ensure substations are safe, reliable, and fit for a digital future. You’ll support the selection and technical assurance of substation control equipment, helping deliver a coherent, modernised control system to work towards Net Zero.

Responsibilities

• Creating detailed specifications for substation control system equipment, such as Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).
• Developing standardised assurance test plans, and evaluating sample products against those plans.
• Producing AutoCAD drawings for standardised control cabinets and associated equipment.
• Designing, developing, and testing standard configurations for substation control systems to deliver consistent, repeatable, and effective designs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the operation of electricity distribution networks, and a good understanding of statutory, regulatory & licence requirements, industry codes, networks and engineering standards.
• Extensive experience of designing and/or commissioning substation control systems and telecontrol/automation equipment.
• Familiarity with typical UK distribution network operator practice is preferable.
• Knowledge on the implementation of substation telecontrol using DNP3 protocol is essential. IEC61850 is desirable.
• Configuration experience of RTUs, with a preference towards Schneider Talus, Hitachi/ABB RTU520-560 series, ZIV XCell and SEL Axion/RTAC.
• Experience producing engineering schematics using AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of substation protection & control schemes would be desirable.
• Capability to implement cyber security best practice within an Operational Technology environment.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here’s what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more.

Equality and Accessibility

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.