Smart Metering Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Smart Metering
Marco S.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and implementation of solutions to promote digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as central document and communication platforms
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including the rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Preparation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Sven K.
Last position:
Technical Advisor / Assessment Lead (Product Delivery & AI-Transformation) at nexMart GmbH & Co. KG
Assessment of the product, delivery, and AI organization with a realignment of operational excellence, target architecture, and AI-first operating model
Situation: The product and delivery organization showed structural weaknesses in efficiency, control, and collaboration. In addition, there was no clear target architecture for AI-driven product and organizational development. At leadership level, there was limited transparency regarding roles, responsibilities, and operational performance.
Responsibility & approach:
- Analysis of the existing product, delivery, and organizational structures in terms of processes, governance, and controllability
- Evaluation of architecture and platform with regard to scalability, future readiness, and AI integration
- Development of a target picture for an AI-first product and delivery operating model
- Derivation of concrete measures to improve operational excellence and collaboration
- Sparring with the leadership team on structured organizational development
Results & impact:
- Creation of transparency regarding structural bottlenecks, performance, and decision-making logic
- Development of a target structure for a scalable AI-first product and delivery setup
- Improvement of decision-making capability and control at leadership level
- Creation of a solid basis for downstream transformation measures
- Definition of concrete levers to improve efficiency, collaboration, and time-to-market
David K.
Last position:
IT Business Analyst at REWE digital
LOIS is the central integration platform that enables the processes between all REWE applications across the entire supply chain. As an IT Business Engineer, I support the NEO program in renewing the logistics integration platform "LOIS" for REWE and Penny in Germany and Europe.
Bernd G.
Last position:
Interim Manager / Freelancer at Self-employed as Interim Manager / Freelancer
- Assignment at Zschimmer & Schwarz in Lahnstein as Head of Technical Procurement, including procurement of large technical components and plants (CapEx) and handling of all related processes in SAP HANA
- Assignment at Becton Dickinson in Kelberg as Senior Manager Advanced Procurement: building a procurement department for the development area, defining processes, job description, candidate interviews and selection, onboarding plan, carrying out all procurement activities
- Assignment at BMI Deutschland GmbH in Oberusel as Functional Lead Procurement to Pay D-A-CH: steering all procurement activities of the group in German-speaking countries and technical project responsibility for the introduction of SAP S4/HANA
- Assignment at Volocopter GmbH in Bruchsal as CapEx Procurement Manager: tenders, supplier selection, negotiation and award as well as contract support for procurement of the complete machine park for the start of series production for electrically powered helicopters
- Assignment at Honeywell Smart Metering in Lorsch as Supply Chain Manager: support and vacation cover for the Supply Chain Manager EMEA, support with the SAP/MM rollout in Europe
Christian G.
Last position:
Freelance Journalist at Adel & Link GmbH & Co. KG
- Wrote specialist articles on management consulting, digitalization and IT topics
Arslan S.
Last position:
Project Manager at Internal Project
- Carried out an internal strategy project to further develop market positioning and service portfolio
- Analyzed existing business models and identified optimization potential in offer structure, methodology, and customer approach
- Further developed standardized consulting and project methods for consistent and scalable service delivery
- Designed and prepared proposal documents and supported the preparation of project-related tenders
- Expanded and maintained existing customer and partner relationships and monitored the market to identify new business areas
- Optimized internal processes in project organization, reporting, and quality standards
Harald K.
Last position:
Lecturer - Business Informatics & Business Administration at Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM)
As part of my work, I focus on three key areas that are essential for the innovation and future viability of business and society: business start-ups, digitalization and automation, and career planning and personal development.
One focus is on the challenges and opportunities of starting a business—especially academic start-ups as drivers of regional and national innovation. I teach skills for the entire start-up process: from idea creation and building viable business models to managing and scaling a company.
The topic of digitalization and automation covers technical, economic, and social dimensions. It includes basics of digitalization, automation technologies, IIoT and smart manufacturing, software and IT infrastructures, and application areas in various industries. I also analyze human-machine interaction, economic impacts, and future trends that have a lasting effect on companies.
In the area of career planning and personal development, I support future specialists and managers in developing their personal strengths, recognizing their entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial potential, and designing an individual market and career strategy. Topics such as personal branding, personal marketing, and strategic career planning are key to fostering long-term professional direction and proactive action.
Hartmut K.
Last position:
Director Software, Connectivity & Services (Interim) at Smart Metering Leader
- Overall responsibility for software, connectivity and services within the smart-metering organization
- Product leadership for 3 team leads and indirect responsibility for 20 product managers
- Strategic development, organization and scaling of the software and service business
- Managed realignment of software development including governance, prioritization and delivery model
- Achieved over 200% increase in service revenue and 80% reduction in open initiatives through a scalable delivery framework
- Initiated company-wide digital transformation and provided top-management strategic advisory on software, platform and service strategy
- Technologies & methods: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Cost Optimization, Scaled Agile, IoT, SaaS, Azure, ITIL
Frank H.
Last position:
Technical Consultant Aviation at Aircraft Cabin Modification
- Product development of passenger restraint systems
- Machine / site relocation
- Tools used: MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel
Hans-Dieter G.
Last position:
Consulting Engineer at Ingenieurbüro HDG
- Consulting, design, grid planning, and grid construction for electrical networks.
- Carrying out feasibility checks and analyses, system concepts, condition assessments, and determination of the power balance.
- Calculating cable cross-sections, creating technical checklists, and carrying out quality and visual inspections.
- Focus on the sectors of multi-family homes, business centers with underground garages, industrial parks, supermarkets, hotels, high-rise buildings, and hospitals.
- Creating feasibility analyses, grid connection checks, and approval procedures for charging infrastructure and EE systems.
- Project management for certification processes in the field of PV systems, solar parks, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Charging infrastructure planning based on building, technical, electrical, economic, and legal requirements.
- Carrying out grid calculations and simulations including load flow, short-circuit, and harmonic analyses.
- Use of planning tools such as SIMARIS design, SIMARIS project, hagerCAD, Caneco ONE, and EPLAN Electric P8.
- Coordinating grid connection activities with grid operators and authorities to ensure connection technology.
- Carrying out certifications of electrical systems in accordance with VDE-AR-N 4105 and 4110.
- Developing IoT solutions and intelligent grids (smart grid technology, concepts, and architectures).
Mirco S.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at ONE Energy-IT GmbH
- Infrastructure consulting
- Project management
- Mentoring for IT managers & teams
- Management consulting
- Energy data monitoring
- Energy data collection
- Energy data management
- IT system support for Linux, FreeBSD, Windows
- Server operations (incl. monitoring)
- Firewalls & VPNs
Jörg S.
Last position:
Interim Enterprise Architecture Manager at BayWa r.e. AG
- Strategic IT consulting
- Enterprise Architecture Management
- Designing a global enterprise architecture strategy for the entire BayWa r.e. group with 150 country subsidiaries
- Aligning the strategy with all relevant stakeholders, top management, the holding company and corporate functions (Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Protection, IT Service Management)
- Coordinating the strategy with all business units (Wind Projects, Solar Projects, Services, IPP Asset Management, IPP Energy Trading, Solar Distribution, Energy Solutions)
- Analyzing, designing and consolidating the different target landscapes of all business units into a consistent, aligned overall target landscape
- Reducing IT risks, standardizing and harmonizing the application landscape
- Implementing a cloud-first strategy and further developing or replacing the strategic systems
- Managing the selection process, handling technical and commercial contract negotiations, and developing the implementation concept for a new EA application (LeanIX)
- Operational responsibility for the EA team, participating in daily business, and selecting candidates for open positions
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Statistics of experts using Smart Metering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Energy, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Smart Metering
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Smart Metering experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Energy (67%)
- Information Technology (58%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Utilities (58%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Automotive (42%)
- Education (33%)
- Food and Beverage (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What it covers
Smart metering connects digital meters with secure communications, data services and business systems. It records electricity, gas, heat or water consumption at defined intervals and makes readings available for billing, grid management and customer insight. Smart Metering projects must combine field devices with reliable data processing.
Core components
A typical solution includes smart meters, communication networks, a meter data management system and interfaces to billing, customer portals or energy management tools. Common standards and technologies include DLMS/COSEM, MQTT, HTTPS, cellular networks, wireless mesh and gateway devices. Strong specialists understand device provisioning, time-series data, identity management and API integration.
Typical projects
- Deploying and integrating smart electricity, gas, heat or water meters
- Building meter data collection and validation workflows
- Connecting AMI or AMR environments with billing and CRM systems
- Creating consumption dashboards and energy management services
- Testing interoperability across devices, networks and vendors
When expertise helps
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a rollout needs capacity, a legacy meter landscape must connect to modern systems, or data quality is affecting billing and operations. They can assess architecture, define interfaces, coordinate suppliers and improve commissioning processes. In Germany, projects may also require close alignment between utilities, metering service providers and local operational teams.
Relevant capabilities
The work spans embedded devices, IoT platforms, cloud or on-premises infrastructure, cybersecurity and utility processes. Useful adjacent skills include PKI, certificate lifecycle management, network monitoring, data protection, event-driven integration, SCADA connections and analytics. Professionals may also support device testing, migration planning, technical documentation and compliance-oriented controls.
What strong specialists bring
Good Smart Metering professionals trace a reading from the physical device to the final business process. They validate data completeness, investigate communication failures and design recovery paths instead of treating meters as isolated hardware. They communicate clearly with field teams and business stakeholders, document assumptions and select solutions that remain maintainable across vendors and changing rollout conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Smart Metering, in one place.
Smart Metering is used to collect consumption data from connected electricity, gas, heat or water meters and transfer it to operational systems. Companies use it for automated billing, remote monitoring, demand management, outage analysis and customer energy services.
Smart Metering usually supports richer two-way communication, more frequent data exchange and remote device management than traditional automated meter reading. AMR often focuses on one-way collection, while advanced metering infrastructure can support configuration, diagnostics and service workflows.
A strong Smart Metering specialist often combines utility processes with IoT integration, networking and cybersecurity. Relevant skills include DLMS/COSEM, MQTT, APIs, PKI, certificate management, time-series databases, cloud services and interfaces to billing or CRM systems.
The right Smart Metering experience depends on the project stage and device landscape. A rollout needs knowledge of provisioning, field commissioning and interoperability, while a data platform project may require stronger skills in integration, validation, security and operational monitoring.
Much of Smart Metering architecture, integration, testing and documentation can be handled remotely. On-site work may still be needed for meter commissioning, network troubleshooting or coordination with field operations, so the delivery model should reflect the physical assets involved in Germany.
Ask how the Smart Metering expert would trace missing readings, handle device replacements and secure communication between meters and backend systems. Strong answers cover observability, validation, recovery, access control and clear ownership across vendors and operational teams.
Smart Metering projects commonly involve DLMS/COSEM for meter communication, alongside transport and integration technologies such as HTTPS, MQTT, cellular networks or wireless mesh. The relevant choice depends on the meter type, network design, security model and systems that consume the data.
Freelancers working with Smart Metering should expect collaboration across utilities, suppliers, metering service providers and field teams. German-language communication can be valuable for operational coordination and documentation, while remote delivery is often practical for architecture, software integration and testing.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects is 135 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,080 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects are Energy (67%), Information Technology (58%), and Professional Services (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Smart Metering
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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