Instrumentation Technician F/M

VINCI; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sixense, a VINCI Construction subsidiary, seeks an Instrumentation Technician to join our Barcelona team. The role focuses on instrumentation and monitoring of infrastructure projects across their lifecycle, including installation, configuration, and verification of monitoring systems on site.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, a First Aid/CPR certification, and experience with instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• First Aid / CPR certification.
• Experience with instrumentation and monitoring systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Pre-installation and on-site installation activities including testing and documentation.
• Install, configure, and commission monitoring instruments on site.
• Support Project Manager with submittals, records, risk assessment and client meetings.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance, document site conditions.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Client communication

Project support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

A subsidiary of VINCI Construction, Sixense supports stakeholders in the construction and operation of infrastructure projects through the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of structures throughout their entire lifecycle. Leveraging its expertise in instrumentation, monitoring, engineering, and data management, Sixense helps secure some of the world’s most demanding projects.

About Us

A subsidiary of VINCI Construction, Sixense supports stakeholders in the construction and operation of infrastructure projects through the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of structures throughout their entire lifecycle. Leveraging its expertise in instrumentation, monitoring, engineering, and data management, Sixense helps secure some of the world’s most demanding projects. Present in more than 20 countries, the company is involved in a wide range of projects, including bridges and other civil engineering structures, buildings, dams, railway infrastructure, road networks, renewable energy facilities, and urban development projects. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Instrumentation Technician (F/M) to join our teams.

Your Missions With Us

Essential Functions

• Performs the work and enforces the rules in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, methods, and practices developed for Instrumentation Work; Responsible for safety in the work environment,
• Provides support for the preparation of submittals, designs, material purchases, and accurate record keeping.
• Demonstrates ability to perform the tasks listed in the Table 1 below,
• Attends client meetings and participates in presentations as assigned,
• Provides documentation and supports Project Manager to prepare and track claims, change orders, extra work orders,
• Assists in risk assessment,
• Other duties as assigned,

Elementary Tasks

• Pre-installation : design, building, acceptance testing, logging and records keeping, comparing installation plan to technical/client requirements, delivery to site. Notification to Project Manager of defect
• On-site installation : assembling, installing, on-site configuring and commissioning, verification of normal readings, documenting and records keeping including Pre and Post installation photos and forms.
• Post-Installation : prepare submittals, perform necessary programming of loggers, provide information, documenting and records keeping as required to Project Manager and Monitoring Engineers for their proper implementation on the IDMS,
• On-site maintenance and operations : routine QC inspections, calibrations, maintenance and cleaning, observe system performance, diagnose failures and subsequently failure prevention, perform repairs as necessary, document site conditions and identify potential problem areas, documentation and record keeping as required,
• Decommissioning and disposal : uninstall instruments and associated components, dispose of non-reusable parts, repatriation of re-usable parts to the relevant office, cleaning and restoration of site to pre-existing conditions, cleaning and restoration of inventoried instruments for future deployments, documentation of the inventory data base

Here’s What You Need To Succeed

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) is preferred
• First Aid / CPR certification

Your Skills And Strengths

• Solid knowledge of instrumentation and monitoring systems
• Ability to support Project Managers by providing insightful recommendations (cost estimation, risk assessment, technical choices)
• Confidence in interacting with clients and representing the company professionally
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage priorities efficiently
• Good command of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) for reporting and documentation

What Makes You Thrive In This Role

• You are comfortable working in physically demanding environments (lifting equipment, working in various positions, outdoor conditions)
• You are willing to travel regularly, including overnight stays
• You maintain a high level of focus, even in busy and fast-paced construction environments
• You demonstrate strong decision-making skills and take ownership of your responsibilities
• You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality work
• You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• You are able to manage stress, adapt quickly, and take on new challenges with enthusiasm
• You are solution-oriented, capable of resolving conflicts and anticipating risks to ensure safety on site

Why join us?

You will be part of a collaborative team working on diverse and technically challenging projects, where your expertise will have a real impact. This role offers strong learning opportunities, autonomy in the field, and the chance to grow within an innovative and dynamic environment.