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.

Job Overview

The Process & Proposals Engineer plays a key role in designing and developing water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial and municipal clients. They are responsible for process design, technical proposal development, and cost estimation across a wide range of treatment technologies. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, they ensure solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with client specifications. The role involves preparing process documentation, participating in tendering activities, and supporting commissioning efforts. With a strong foundation in engineering principles and market awareness, the engineer contributes to both innovation and project execution throughout the sales and delivery lifecycle.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Proposal & Tender Management

• Lead the end-to-end RFP/RFQ response process, including process planning, technical evaluations, design evaluation, scheduling milestones, content development, layout formatting, and pricing strategies.
• Develop tailored strategies for each tender in collaboration with internal stakeholders to align with client requirements and organizational capabilities.
• Review tender documents and prepare both technical and commercial clarifications, highlighting exceptions, assumptions, document formats/ templates and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate risk reviews and contribute to the finalization of technical and commercial proposals for submission.
• Assist in maintaining and updating corporate sales tools, knowledge management platforms, and proposal templates.

Cost Estimation & Pricing

• Develop and implement costing methodologies for standard and advanced industrial water treatment technologies.
• Formulate agile and transparent pricing workflows to support the sales process.
• Prepare cost estimates and support internal costing reviews, ensuring alignment with technical designs and commercial targets.
• Support supplier negotiations by reviewing quotations, equipment selection, challenging pricing, and driving cost reductions to meet target margins.

Technical Design & Coordination

• Work closely with the Applications team to validate and finalize process schemes, treatment solutions, and system designs.
• Define process design requirements, including performance guarantees and treatment objectives, to ensure water and wastewater quality targets are met.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams to develop complete proposal packages, including design documentation and specifications.
• Support the drafting and review of tender drawings to ensure alignment with the proposed solution and design standards.

Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare and coordinate the development of proposal documentation, including technical write-ups, process plant descriptions, datasheets, and design reports.
• Oversee the creation and review of process drawings such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Mass balance and 2D layout drawings.
• Provide drafting support using AutoCAD to produce PDF, PID, preliminary layouts and process schematics as required.

Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with consultants, vendors, and contractors to obtain quotations for equipment and materials.
• Participate in supplier meetings to assess technical compliance and lead pricing negotiations.
• Ensure all vendor inputs are accurately incorporated into the proposal design and cost estimates.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Compliance

• Ensure all duties are performed in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ADOSH SF standards, contributing to continual improvement in quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of treatment technologies: DAF, MMF, MBR, MBBR, UF, RO, evaporators, ZLD systems.
• Large-Scale FPSO Project Experience: Demonstrated capability in preparing proposals for major FPSO and offshore oil and gas projects, with the ability to handle complex technical requirements, multidisciplinary coordination, project cost estimation, and end-to-end tender management. Experience in waste management systems for large offshore facilities is highly desirable.
• Skilled in process calculations, system optimization, and development of PFDs, BFDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Experience with detail engineering, control narratives, O&M manuals, and technical documentation.
• Familiar with system commissioning; HAZOP/SIL experience is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and preparation of tender drawings and technical deliverables.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects on time.
• Experience collaborating with sales, engineering, and procurement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and solution oriented.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially aware, with understanding of pricing strategies and market dynamics.
• Detail-focused, highly numerate, and proactive in team contribution.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in process design and proposal development for water and wastewater treatment systems and Large scale FPSO projects.

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.