About the organization :

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at www.gradiant.com.

Role overview :

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Designer – Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in water treatment plant (WTP), effluent treatment plant (ETP), zero liquid discharge (ZLD), and desalination projects, with proven ability to deliver both conceptual and detailed E&I design.

Responsibilities :

• Develop electrical and instrumentation designs for WTP/ETP/ZLD/Desal projects.

• Interpret and prepare P&IDs related to E&I discipline.

• Prepare SLD diagrams, earthing layouts, lighting layouts, and related supports.

• Design MCC/PLC room layouts and transformer equipment layouts.

• Create instrument hookup drawings with BOM.

• Plan and execute cable tray routing and supports for electrical/instrumentation systems.

• Generate cable routing in AutoCAD Plant 3D (on skid/off skid) considering junction box segregation and panel locations.

• Develop 3D models ensuring clash-free integration across disciplines.

• Prepare equipment layouts, 2D layouts, MTOs, and review piping/civil drawings.

• Review and approve 3D models, drawings, and documents from third-party design companies.

• Collaborate effectively with mechanical, civil, piping, and process teams.

• Ensure compliance with specifications for electrical and instrumentation systems.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 7 plus years of experience in E&I design for water treatment or similar industrial projects.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D and other relevant design tools.

• Strong knowledge of electrical/instrumentation standards and specifications.

• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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