RWE Generation SE
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
About the role
We are looking for an OT Infrastructure and Networking Engineer to design, implement and maintain the Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure of RWE Generation's coal & gas business in continental Europe.
Our OT landscape includes three tier-3 data centers, a wide area backbone (WAN), a demilitarized zone (DMZ) per asset, and connections to RWE units, transmission system operators (TSOs) and original equipment manufacturer (OEMs). It supports remote control, process data handling, third-party access and real-time dispatching.
Major changes for the future comprise the realisation of a dark fiber network and connecting many new sites and assets (large scale battery units, hydrogen plants, peakers and (hydrogen ready) gas units, summing up to over 12GW ). In addition, we are continuously improving and renewing our infrastructure in close cooperation with the Security Operations Centre and the Core and Applications team.

• You realise the connectivity and implementation of the local infrastructure for new sites and assets; you evaluate risks and requirements together with the project team and assure a smooth delivery, integration and commissioning together with your colleagues.
• You create and adapt designs and ways of working for these projects as well as existing infrastructure; you continuously adapt to changing requirements from other teams within Fleet Control, sites, projects and the world we operate in.
• You plan, prepare and realise timely replacement of infrastructure components to ensure availability and security.
• You maintain contacts and contracts with our service suppliers to match and adapt their services to our current and future needs and plans.

Job requirements and experience

• Completed degree in a relevant field or an equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience.
• Experience in an operational OT environment where availability and security are crucial.
• Experience with and knowledge of relevant infrastructure technology like high availability data centers, wide area networks, redundancy and risk management.
• Ability to operate on an operational level (e.g. project support, troubleshooting), tactical level (e.g. activity planning and communication, activity risk management, mid-term financial planning) and strategic level (e.g. high level infrastructure design, security policies, availability management).
• Oral proficiency and written language skills in English.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. So, if you don't display all the skills above but think this is the job for you, need flexible working arrangements or adjustments which aren't outlined already, we would still like to hear from you.
Your Benefits

• An competitive salary and a 15% annual bonus opportunity.
• A personal retirement savings plan - if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE - For primary care givers, weeks 1-29 will be fully paid and 30-39 paid via SMP. For secondary care givers, you'll get 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
• One free professional membership subscription.
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme.
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing.
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of Need.
• Up to 2 days volunteering a year.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90933, application period: 26.10.2025
Any questions? Contact HR: Christina Al-Naqib, +49 15221805644
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
RWE Generation is Europe's second biggest gas company. Its approximately 3,500 employees - among them many specialist technicians and engineers - operate power plants in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Turkey and are moving with purpose towards our vision for a clean future. With hydropower and biomass plants already online, they blend conventional energy expertise with renewables innovation.
We are bridging the gap to the age of renewables by focusing on hydrogen, biomass and battery storage. By converting our power plant fleets to carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen and biomass, and successfully developing new storage technologies RWE Generation is making a key contribution to our ambitious goals. You'll discover we are continuously challenging ourselves creating a team that's built on trust and respect.