Data Engineer

questW; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

questW seeks a Sr. Data & Mapping Engineer to lead data and mapping processes for offshore cable projects in Mumbai. You will manage geospatial datasets, validate client and contractor data, and provide technical leadership across engineering, installation, and service teams.

The role requires extensive experience in marine data, GIS, CAD tools, and Python programming. Travel to international sites may be involved, with a focus on data quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc with 8+ years' experience in marine/offshore data mapping.
• Experience in Marine Engineering, Hydrographic Survey.
• Proficiency CAD, Navi Model and GIS.
• Programming skills, e.g., Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and standardization of Data & Mapping processes and digital tools across engineering and installation functions.
• Act as technical authority for assessing and validating geospatial and survey data for project execution.
• Oversee management of complex datasets (bathymetric, sonar, MAG, etc.) ensuring data integrity.
• Produce and review AutoCAD drawings, engineering visuals, and mapping deliverables for offshore projects.
• Provide geospatial insights via GIS platforms, charts, databases, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with project teams to define data deliverables and ensure alignment with requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and support offshore validation and DPRs.
• Ensure data governance and compliance with standards for offshore data.

Skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Research skills

Python programming

Multitasking

Education

BSc in Marine/Geospatial field

Tools

CAD

Navi Model

GIS

Job description

Job Description – Sr. Data & Mapping Engineer

Business line

Transmission

Department

A: MAIN POSITION CONTENTS

Responsibility The Data Mapping Engineers in UOE are responsible for Primary tasks listed below.

Success criteria Technical knowledge related to cable installation such as survey, cable installation and seabed intervention technologies & tools.

B: TASKS

Primary tasks of Senior Data Mapping Engineer

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Lead the development, enhancement, and standardization of Data & Mapping processes, methodologies, and digital tools to support key business functions across the organization, including Proposals, Engineering, Project Installation, and Service & Repair.

Serve as the technical authority for the assessment, validation, and quality assurance of geospatial and survey data received from clients, contractors, party suppliers, ensuring data integrity, Data Validation and suitability for engineering and project execution activities

Oversee the management, integration, and governance of complex datasets, including bathymetric, side-scan sonar, UXO, sub-bottom profiler, MAG, and other marine survey data, ensuring compliance with project and organizational requirements.

Drive the consolidation, maintenance, and optimization of geospatial databases and data repositories, ensuring efficient access, traceability, and data consistency, across projects.

Provide advanced geospatial intelligence and data-driven insights to internal and external stakeholders through GIS platforms, charts, spatial databases, dashboards, and technical reporting.

Lead the production and quality review of AutoCAD drawings, engineering visualizations, and mapping deliverables supporting offshore cable installation projects, including dredging activities, rock placement, cable installation, HDD interfaces, cable and pipeline crossings, and other seabed intervention works.

Utilize and continuously improve GIS, Navi model, AutoCAD, Models & Tools and related geospatial technologies to support cable route engineering, micro-routing optimization, risk assessment, and seabed hazard analysis based on geological, geophysical, and topographical data.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Data & Mapping function by identifying opportunities for automation, process optimization, digital transformation, and best-practice implementation.

Collaborate with Project Installation Managers, Engineering teams, and Clients to define project-specific Data & Mapping deliverables, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and project objectives, including as-built drawings, GIS databases, route charts, and technical documentation.

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, promoting high standards of data quality, technical excellence, and professional development within the team.

Support offshore validation, and management of Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) and operational data within the ORAT database and related systems.

Lead the management, validation, and archiving of as laid and as-built offshore installation data, ensuring accurate integration into corporate databases and delivery of final project documentation.

Act as a key interface between engineering, installation, survey, and client teams, ensuring effective communication of technical data, project progress, and geospatial information throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, quality management systems, and data governance requirements related to geospatial data management and offshore engineering projects.

Interfaces UOEM Manager and UOE colleagues

Commented [VA2]: Add data validation

Commented [VA3]: Add MAG

Commented [VA4]: models and tools

Commented [VA5]: UOEM Manager

C: QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Education/ Other mandatory courses

• Minimum BSc (preferably minimum 8 years’ experience within similar position)

Experience Marine Engineering, Hydrographic Survey

• CAD, Navi Model and GIS

• (additional languages are an advantage)

• Programming Knowledge E. g. Python will be added advantage

Personal competences/soft skills Describe the ideal behavior and interpersonal skills for this position, e.g. goal orientation

• Team player and ability to work with several parallel activities

• Analytical and strong research skills

D: OTHER ISSUES

HSE Knowledge related to safety work within installation operations onshore and offshore.

Travelling (Days per year, domestic/international)

2 weeks international/year for site visit , Project/ Client Meetings and team building