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
Jan A.
Last position:
Sales Director / Business Developer at Enterprise AG
- Strategic responsibility for building and further developing the Healthcare & Security business unit
- Focus on go-to-market strategy, sharpening the portfolio in a regulated environment, scaling the sales structures, and executive-level customer and partner relationships
- Sparring partner to senior management on growth initiatives and strategic direction
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
25 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Energy, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
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 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge 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 19 Sep 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 (62%)
- Information Technology (62%)
- Professional Services (62%)
- Utilities (62%)
- Telecommunication (46%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Education (31%)
- Food and Beverage (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Smart Metering covers
Smart Metering connects electricity, gas, heat or water meters with secure digital communication. Smart meters record consumption at defined intervals and transmit validated data for billing, grid management and customer services. The solution combines metering hardware, communication networks, data platforms and operational processes.
Systems and applications
Companies use smart metering to replace manual meter reading and improve visibility across distributed assets. Typical applications include:
- Remote meter reading and consumption data management
- Billing, settlement and customer portals
- Demand response and flexible load management
- Grid monitoring and renewable energy integration
- Submetering for buildings and industrial sites
Ecosystem and tooling
The ecosystem includes meters, Smart Meter Gateways, head-end systems, meter data management and device management. Professionals work with communication protocols, public key infrastructure, secure APIs and event-driven integrations. They may also connect data to ERP, CRM, billing, IoT and energy management systems.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise helps when a utility launches a rollout, replaces a legacy meter landscape or integrates a new data service. It is also valuable during migration, interface design, testing and operational handover. In Germany, projects often require familiarity with the local smart metering architecture and coordination between utilities, metering operators, technology vendors and service teams.
Delivery and collaboration
A strong project starts with clear ownership of devices, data flows, security controls and service processes. Specialists can map existing systems, define integration contracts, configure platforms and document operating procedures. Remote work suits analysis, configuration and testing; site visits may still matter for installation planning, commissioning or troubleshooting. German-language collaboration can be important when working with local field teams and regulated processes.
What strong professionals bring
The best professionals combine energy-sector knowledge with practical systems expertise. They understand meter data quality, interval values, validation, substitution and settlement, as well as secure device communication. Look for evidence of structured testing, traceable documentation, careful handling of personal data and clear communication across business and technical teams. Strong specialists also know how to turn technical readings into reliable processes for billing, grid operations and customer insight.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Smart Metering, in one place.
Smart Metering is used to collect consumption data remotely and make it available for billing, grid operations, energy management and customer services. It can support flexible loads, renewable generation and more informed decisions about energy use.
Smart Metering sends validated readings through digital communication instead of relying on manual visits or customer-submitted values. This can improve data availability, reduce operational effort and support more detailed consumption analysis.
A Smart Meter Gateway provides a protected communication path between connected meters and authorized systems. In a Smart Metering environment, it helps control access, transmit data securely and separate trusted market communication from local device traffic.
A strong Smart Metering specialist often brings experience with meter data management, billing, utility processes, APIs and information security. Knowledge of IoT platforms, cloud integration, public key infrastructure and data protection is also useful.
The right level depends on the project scope, from a focused interface integration to a full rollout and operating model. For complex work, choose a Smart Metering professional who has handled comparable meter types, data flows, security requirements and stakeholder coordination.
Smart Metering work can often be delivered remotely when it involves requirements, platform configuration, integration, testing or documentation. On-site collaboration may be needed for commissioning, installation planning and field troubleshooting, while German-language communication can help with local teams and processes.
Ask a Smart Metering professional to explain the complete path from meter value to business outcome. Review their approach to data validation, security, error handling, monitoring, test evidence and operational documentation rather than judging only the technology stack.
Smart Metering also supports distribution networks, metering operators, property companies, industrial sites and providers of energy management services. The same principles can apply to gas, heat and water where connected measurement and secure data exchange create operational value.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects is 140 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,123 € 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 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 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 (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects are Energy (62%), Information Technology (62%), and Professional Services (62%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Metering in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Operations (85%), and Project Management (85%).
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