Services

Engineering Engagements

Structured engagement packages for infrastructure modernisation programmes. No retainer requirements. No long-term commitments unless the work requires them.

SVC-01
Infrastructure Discovery & Readiness Assessment
For: Utilities and industrial operators considering modernisation, or uncertain where to start
A structured technical review of existing infrastructure — network topology mapping, protocol inventory, security zone documentation, and operational workflow analysis. The output is an engineering brief that identifies specific modernisation dependencies, risks, and sequencing constraints. This is a standalone deliverable, not a lead-in to a larger engagement.
Typically Includes
  • Network topology audit and documentation
  • Protocol stack inventory (OT and IT layers)
  • SGAMS Readiness Index assessment across five dimensions
  • Risk identification and dependency mapping
  • Engineering brief with recommended transition sequence
Scope Note

The Discovery engagement does not produce a vendor recommendation, a project plan, or a budget estimate. It produces an engineering picture of the current state and a clear description of what would need to change to achieve a defined operational outcome. Clients use this to inform their own investment decisions.

SVC-02
Architecture Design Engagement
For: Organisations with a defined modernisation objective who need an engineering architecture before procurement
Full architecture design for a defined infrastructure modernisation programme. Communication framework design, security zone architecture, integration model specification, and phased migration plan with validated transition sequences. The output is a complete architecture specification package — the engineering basis for procurement, not a vendor comparison.
Typically Includes
  • Communication architecture design (protocol selection, topology, redundancy)
  • IEC 62443 security zone framework and conduit specifications
  • Standards alignment review (IEC 61850, IEC 61968/61970, ISA-95 as applicable)
  • Integration model specification and data flow architecture
  • Phased migration sequencing with operational risk analysis per phase
  • Test environment specification for integration validation
Scope Note

Architecture engagements do not include vendor evaluation, procurement support, or project management. They produce the engineering specification that precedes these activities. Vendor-neutral by design.

SVC-03
Programme Technical Support
For: Organisations in active deployment who need ongoing engineering oversight
Technical oversight for active infrastructure deployment programmes — reviewing vendor deliverables against architecture specifications, providing engineering sign-off at defined programme milestones, and resolving integration issues that arise during deployment. Structured as a defined-scope retainer for the programme duration.
Typically Includes
  • Vendor deliverable review against architecture specification
  • Technical milestone sign-off (factory acceptance, site integration, commissioning)
  • Integration issue resolution and architecture deviation management
  • Operational procedure development and review
  • Knowledge transfer to client engineering team
Scope Note

Programme support does not replace the client's project management function. It provides engineering expertise that the project management function may not have internally. The engagement ends when the programme is commissioned and the engineering team can manage it without external support.

SVC-04
Engineering Knowledge Transfer
For: Internal engineering teams building capability in smart-grid architecture or OT/IT convergence
Structured knowledge transfer engagements for internal engineering teams. Not training courses — engineering workshops built around the client's specific infrastructure and operational context. Participants work through real architecture decisions using their own systems as the case material.
Typically Includes
  • Workshop design based on client infrastructure and programme context
  • Protocol engineering sessions (IEC 61850, OPC-UA, DNP3 as relevant)
  • Security architecture workshops (IEC 62443 zone design)
  • Integration modelling sessions (ISA-95, IEC 61968/61970 CIM as relevant)
  • Reference documentation tailored to client environment
Scope Note

Knowledge transfer engagements are not certifications and do not produce qualifications. They produce engineering capability applied to a specific operational context.

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