OT System Architect (Smart Metering, IoT & Metering Technology)

Quick Facts

• Role: OT System Architect for Smart Metering, IoT & metering technology

• Focus: Technology management for metering operations

• Work model: Full-time or part-time (from 35 hours/week)

• Location: Munich

Description

You will shape the technology and system landscape for metering infrastructure by combining regulatory requirements, technology trends, and modern architecture principles. The role includes leading strategic developments, running a small team, and managing complex projects with a structured approach, ensuring secure and efficient operation. You will align innovative metering, communication, and IoT/Edge/Cloud concepts while maintaining compliance with standards, privacy, and IT security.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system and network architectures for metering operations, combining technology trends with regulatory needs

• Drive technological advancement of the metering infrastructure: modern metering technology, SMGW communication, plus IoT, Edge, and Cloud concepts

• Ensure compliance with technical standards, data protection, and IT security requirements

• Develop digital solutions and automated processes to make metering operations more efficient, transparent, and future-proof

• Own projects from idea to implementation and ensure structured handover to operations

• Coordinate collaboration with internal units, IT, external partners, manufacturers, associations, and authorities; participate in internal and external working groups

Requirements

• Completed degree in Electrical Engineering (Energy), Computer Science, or equivalent with several years of relevant professional experience

• Several years of experience in a technical environment, ideally in energy supply, intelligent metering, or OT system/architecture development

• In-depth understanding of complex system architectures and extensive knowledge of regulatory, security, and data protection requirements

• Experience leading projects with a structured, analytical, and proactive working style

• Ability to clearly prepare technical topics and develop sustainable solutions together with different stakeholders

• Willingness to take responsibility, maintain oversight, and connect technological innovation with economic sustainability

Benefits

• Secure, unlimited employment contract

• Competitive pay according to collective bargaining agreement

• Flexible working hours

• 30 vacation days

• Additional benefits such as company pension plan and employee discounts

• Opportunities to balance work and personal life