Instrumentation Engineer

Potential Engineering; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Potential Engineering seeks an Instrumentation Engineer to support dam inspections, reservoir surveys, hydrographic campaigns, and environmental monitoring.

You will select, integrate, calibrate, test, operate, and maintain survey instrumentation to ensure accurate data in field environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with surveying instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Experience calibrating, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting instruments.
• Knowledge of RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, CAN Bus, Modbus, USB, and NMEA communication.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams for instrumentation systems.
• Proficient with test equipment like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data loggers.
• Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively within India.

Responsibilities

• Select, integrate, commission, calibrate, and maintain survey instrumentation.
• Support field dam inspections and reservoir surveys.
• Configure and troubleshoot instrumentation during deployments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, calibration records, and equipment logs.
• Evaluate new instrumentation technologies and recommend solutions.
• Maintain inventory and servicing of survey gear.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, electronics, software, and project teams.
• Provide technical support during demonstrations and site deployments.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Calibration & testing

Troubleshooting

Data acquisition and logging

Reading electrical schematics

Documentation & reporting

Travel readiness

System integration

Project collaboration

Tools

MBES

SBES

Side Scan Sonar

DVL

ADCP

RTK GNSS/GPS

INS/IMU

Cameras (HD/Low-Light/Thermal)

LiDAR Systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to support the development and execution of dam inspections, reservoir investigations, hydrographic surveys, underwater inspections, and environmental monitoring projects. The role involves the selection, integration, calibration, testing, operation, and maintenance of survey and inspection instrumentation while ensuring accurate and reliable data acquisition in field environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Select, integrate, commission, calibrate, and maintain survey and inspection instrumentation.
• Support field activities related to dam inspections, reservoir surveys, hydrographic surveys, bathymetric surveys, and underwater inspections.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems before, during, and after field deployments.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), calibration records, equipment logs, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate new instrumentation technologies and recommend suitable solutions.
• Ensure proper maintenance, servicing, and inventory management of survey equipment.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, electronics, software, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical support during customer demonstrations, trials, and site deployments.

Instrumentation Experience

Hands-on experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• Multibeam Echo Sounders (MBES)
• Single Beam Echo Sounders (SBES)
• Side Scan Sonars
• Imaging Sonars
• Sub-bottom Profilers
• Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP)
• Doppler Velocity Logs (DVL)
• RTK GNSS/GPS Systems
• INS/IMU Systems
• CTD Sensors
• Water Quality Monitoring Instruments
• Pressure and Depth Sensors
• Water Level Monitoring Systems
• Current Meters
• Sediment Monitoring Equipment
• Laser Profilers
• LiDAR Systems
• HD, Low-Light, and Thermal Cameras
• Environmental Monitoring Sensors

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Experience with calibration, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, CAN Bus, Modbus, USB, and NMEA.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.
• Proficiency in using test and calibration equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data loggers.
• Good technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively for field deployments across India.

Preferred Industry

Experience in one or more of the following sectors is preferred:

• Dam Safety & Inspection
• Hydrographic Survey
• Water Resources
• Marine Survey
• Oceanographic Instrumentation
• Environmental Monitoring
• Oil & Gas
• Infrastructure Inspection

Key Competencies

• Technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Ownership and accountability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication
• Adaptability in field environments