PI System Engineer; AVEVA)

PI System Engineer (AVEVA)

Aberdeen (Hybrid) | Fully Remote Considered | £750-£850 per day (Inside IR35) | 6 months

An experienced PI System Engineer (AVEVA) is required to support a major PI System migration and consolidation programme. This is a hands‑on contract role focused on the integration, migration, optimisation and stabilisation of complex PI environments across OT and IT landscapes.

This opportunity offers the chance to work on a high-impact transformation programme involving critical industrial data infrastructure. You will play a key role in delivering migration activities, system integrations and post‑deployment support while helping to ensure business continuity and data integrity throughout the project life cycle.

• Competitive day rate of £750-£850 per day
• Hybrid working with flexibility for fully remote candidates
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale PI consolidation and migration programme
• Technical ownership across architecture, integration and migration activities

• Install, configure and commission AVEVA PI System components including PI Data Archive, Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision and PI Interfaces
• Design and implement PI‑to‑PI integrations across network and security boundaries
• Lead migration activities involving PI AF databases, PI Analytics, Event Frames and PI Vision displays
• Execute backup, restoration and validation activities while maintaining data integrity throughout migration
• Configure and migrate OT PI Interfaces and validate end‑to‑end data flows
• Implement PI security best practices including identity management and access control
• Support testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning and hyper‑care activities following migration
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation covering configurations, migration activities and operational procedures

• Proven experience delivering AVEVA PI System implementations, upgrades and migration projects
• Strong knowledge of PI Data Archive, Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision and PI Interfaces
• Hands‑on experience with PI‑to‑PI architectures and data migration activities
• Experience working across OT and IT environments, including DMZ and Level 4 architectures
• Strong understanding of PI security, access control and governance best practices
• Ability to work independently within a structured programme environment
• Strong problem‑solving and stakeholder communication skills

• Previous involvement in large‑scale PI consolidation, integration or divestment programmes
• Experience working with third‑party PI Collectives
• Knowledge of industrial network segmentation, Purdue Model and ISA‑95 frameworks
• Experience supporting critical operational technology environments

• Role: PI System Engineer (AVEVA)
• Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid)
• Remote Working: Fully remote candidates will be considered
• Rate: £750-£850 per day
• Contract Length: 6 months

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our Client are an equal opportunities employer.

Right to work in the UK is required for this role.