Instrumentation Engineer (Survey & Inspection Systems)

Potential Engineering; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Potential Engineering seeks an Instrumentation Engineer to support dam inspections, reservoir and hydrographic surveys, underwater inspections and environmental monitoring. You will select, integrate, calibrate, test, operate and maintain survey instrumentation to ensure accurate data in field environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with MBES, SBES, Side Scan Sonars, ADCP and other sensors, along with strong documentation and willingness to travel across India.

Qualifications

• Experience with calibration, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation drawings.
• Willingness to travel extensively for field deployments across India.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Select, integrate, commission, calibrate, and maintain survey and inspection instrumentation.
• Support field activities related to dam inspections and hydrographic surveys.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems before, during, and after deployments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, calibration records, equipment logs, and technical documents.
• Evaluate new instrumentation technologies and recommend suitable solutions.
• Ensure maintenance and inventory management of survey equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, electronics, software and project teams for execution.
• Provide technical support during customer demonstrations, trials and site deployments.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Calibration

Testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Analytical skills

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Data loggers

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