Lead Engineer E&I

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. seeks a seasoned E&I engineer to perform both basic and detailed engineering for control and instrumentation systems on EPC projects.

The role includes reviewing P&IDs, creating wiring diagrams, and specifying instruments, valves, sensors, and related components. You will lead the E&I team through project execution, oversee installation, commissioning, and startup activities, and coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and clients to ensure technical approvals and

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10–15 years of E&I engineering, project execution, and commissioning.
• Prior experience in Oil & Gas, Power Plants, Boilers, EPC Projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic & detailed engineering for control and instrumentation systems.
• Develop and review P&IDs, instrumentation layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare technical specs for instruments, valves, analyzers, cables, JB, trays, sensors, flow elements; flow meters, actuators, PLC & DCS, UPS.
• Lead and guide the E&I team in project execution and site activities.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, loop checks, and troubleshooting of field instruments and control systems.
• Ensure integration of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and clients for technical discussions and approvals.
• Conduct pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup support for boilers.
• Evaluate and finalize vendors for instrumentation & electrical equipment.
• Manage procurement activities, including vendor discussions, technical evaluation, and negotiations.
• Monitor project budgets, cost estimation, and subcontracting activities.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

Field instruments

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Project execution

Team leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control / Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

P&ID design

Wiring diagrams

Job description

• Perform basic & detailed engineering for control and instrumentation systems.
• Develop and review P&IDs, instrumentation layouts, and wiring diagrams .
• Prepare technical specifications for instruments, control valves, analyzers, cables, JB, trays, sensors, and flow elements, flow meters, pneumatic actuators, PLC & DCS, UPS, etc .
• Basic Electricals
• Working on pre & post order engineering activities
• Meetings with customers, vendors & internal stakeholders, etc.
• Prepare and review engineering documents such as:
  • Instrument Index
  • I/O List
  • Hookup Drawings
  • Loop Drawings
  • JB & Cable Schedules
  • BOM & BOQ
  • Cable Tray Layouts
  • Control Schemes, Logic Drawings & Control Writeup
• Lead and guide the E&I team in project execution and site activities.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, loop checks, and troubleshooting of field instruments, analysers, control systems, MCC, VFD, PDB panels, soft starters, motors, motorized actuators, illumination, earthing, lightning protection, cabling, impulse lines, turbines & alternators, BOP, etc.
• Ensure smooth integration of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and clients for technical discussions and approvals.
• Conduct pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup support for different types of boilers .
• Evaluate and finalize vendors for instrumentation & electrical equipment .
• Manage procurement activities, including vendor discussions, technical evaluation, and negotiations .
• Monitor project budgets, cost estimation, and subcontracting activities .

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with OSHE, NEC, NFPA, and ISA-5.1 standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures for site execution.
• Participate in HSE audits and industrial safety programs .

Client & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Engage with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure project alignment.
• Participate in review meetings, progress tracking, and technical discussions .
• Maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders .

• Instrumentation & Control (C&I) engineering expertise
• Hands-on experience with field instruments, valves, analyzers, motors, VFDs, MCC panels
• Knowledge of EPC project execution, budgeting, procurement, and cost estimation
• Understanding of international codes & standards (ISA, NEC, NFPA)
• Proficiency in PLC, DCS, SCADA systems and industrial automation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10 to 15 years of experience in E&I engineering, project execution, and commissioning
• Prior experience in Oil & Gas, Power Plants, Boilers, EPC Projects preferred