Automation & Instrumentation Field Engineer

Acmo Water Technology; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acmo Water Technology is seeking a dedicated Site Engineer to join our expanding team. You will lead field work on electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems across water supply and irrigation projects, handling installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA, instrumentation, and control panels; strong coordination with clients and internal teams; and travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or related engineering.
• 3-5 years of water supply, irrigation, WTP, pump house, automation or infrastructure project experience.
• Hands-on experience in automation, instrumentation, electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience in PLC/SCADA integration, loop checking, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to independently manage site activities and coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Preference for pump house installation/commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission PLC/SCADA/HMI and automation systems on site.
• Install, calibrate, and commission field instrumentation (Flow, Pressure, Level, Temperature).
• Install and commission MCC, PCC, VFD, soft starters and electrical control panels.
• Execute cable laying, termination, loop checking, I/O testing, and troubleshooting.
• Perform pump motor control testing and PLC/SCADA integration tasks.
• Monitor project execution to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams for smooth project implementation.
• Supervise site manpower and subcontractors to ensure safe work execution.
• Prepare commissioning reports, testing documents, and project completion records.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, project specs, and quality requirements.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

HMI

Instrumentation

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Project execution

Site coordination

HT/LT distribution

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation

Willingness to travel

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Job description

Acmo Water Technology is seeking a dedicated Site Engineer to join our expanding team. You will lead field work on electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems across water supply and irrigation projects, handling installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA, instrumentation, and control panels; strong coordination with clients and internal teams; and travel to project sites as required.