Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive Job type: Permanent, Full-time About the Organisation: MISTRAS Group is a leading global provider of asset protection solutions, helping organisations maximise the safety, reliability and performance of their critical assets. Through a combination of inspection, engineering, testing, monitoring and data-driven solutions, MISTRAS supports customers across industries including energy, oil and gas, power generation, infrastructure, aerospace and manufacturing. With a strong focus on innovation, safety and operational excellence, MISTRAS helps clients reduce risk, ensure compliance and extend the life of their assets. About the Role: The Monitoring Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the delivery of technically advanced Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and remote monitoring solutions across infrastructure, industrial and energy sector projects. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical problem-solving, enabling the successful deployment, commissioning and operation of monitoring systems that generate valuable real-time data and insights for customers. Working with advanced sensing technologies and data acquisition systems, you will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from mobilisation and installation through to data delivery and long-term remote monitoring. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a growing area of engineering, with a clear pathway onto opportunities into Technical Specialist or Project Management roles within a global engineering organisation. Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery and Technical Support: Support the successful delivery of monitoring projects from mobilisation through to commissioning. Act as a technical lead on site during the installation, configuration and commissioning of monitoring systems. Deploy, configure and test sensors, data acquisition hardware, communications equipment and monitoring technologies. Verify system functionality, performance and data integrity prior to transition into live monitoring. Support the integration of monitoring systems into remote monitoring and data delivery platforms. Assist with troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and resolution of technical issues during installation and commissioning activities. Engineering and Technical Excellence: Produce and maintain technical documentation, installation records, commissioning reports and project documentation. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of monitoring system installation and commissioning procedures. Support project planning activities, including equipment preparation, mobilisation and site coordination. Provide technical support and guidance to Monitoring Systems Technicians and other project team members where required. Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance Carry out all activities in accordance with company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) policies and procedures. Demonstrate a strong commitment to safe working practices and regulatory compliance. Ensure risk assessments, method statements and quality documentation are completed and maintained as required. Work safely in a variety of environments, including industrial facilities, infrastructure assets, confined spaces and working at height locations where appropriately trained. Travel and Site-Based Working Travel to project locations throughout the UK and internationally as required. Support site-based installation and commissioning activities, typically involving planned periods of less than two weeks away from home. About You: Requirements: Strong interest in engineering technology, monitoring solutions and real-world asset performance. Experience supporting technical projects within site-based or field environments. Basic understanding of IT networks, communications systems and connected technologies. Knowledge of site health and safety principles and safe working practices. Awareness of CDM regulations and construction or engineering project environments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Experience producing technical reports, installation records or project documentation would be advantageous. Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider engineering team. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues. Desire to develop specialist technical expertise and build a long-term engineering career within monitoring systems. Qualifications: Full UK driving licence with no more than three current penalty points. CSCS, CCNSG, GWO, Working at Height or Confined Space qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. Relevant engineering, instrumentation, electronics or technical qualifications would be beneficial. Why Join Us? This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a specialist engineering team delivering innovative monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure, industrial facilities and energy assets. You will work with advanced sensing technologies and data-driven monitoring systems that provide valuable insights into asset performance and structural integrity. With a clear progression pathway into Technical Specialist and Project Management positions, this role offers excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development. How to Apply? Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV and Covering Letter for this role. xrexnqw Candidates with experience as a Monitoring Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Field Engineer, Structural Health Monitoring Engineer, Data Acquisition Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Technical Engineer or Project Engineer may also be considered for this role.
