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
The Process Engineer will be responsible for contributing to the design and development of water and wastewater treatment plants. They will be responsible for preparing proposals and performing process engineering tasks. The Process Engineer will work closely with the sales and business development teams to understand customer needs and provide technical expertise during proposal development. They will also collaborate with the Process & Applications Engineering team and the NPI team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The Process Engineer will represent Gradiant in compliance with company culture and standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new treatment processes and technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop water/wastewater treatment process train along with the process team.
- Perform equipment design/Sizing.
- Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Heat and Mass balance & Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs).
- Coordinate proposal development with internal teams (BD, engineering, process, Projects, operations, safety), as required.
- Participate in technical evaluation process for vendor selection and risk assessment process.
- Develop project costing through lifecycle of the project and submit to business development for pricing.
- Prepare and deliver client proposals on time and with the highest work quality.
- Participate and present in customer meetings if required (Bid Clarifications/HAZOP/HAZID/FMEA study)
- Preparing detail process engineering deliverables (control logic, data sheets. Commissioning, Pre-commissioning procedures etc.) work with project & engineering team closely to assist them after the award of project.
- Support commissioning / site related activities where and when required.
- Maintain good communication with all stakeholders and provide visibility on direction and results.
- Perform design calculations using membrane simulation tools, statistics, data reconciliation software.
- Develop and optimize treatment processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Ensure all design work is completed in compliance with the company's standards, policies, and procedures.
- Review and approve project documents, including process design basis, process design packages, and equipment specifications.
- Provide technical training to internal and external customers on treatment processes and related technologies.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and regulations related to water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Evaluate current treatment processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials for treatment processes.
- Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance for all activities under their control.
- Evaluate customer’s RFQ/Tender Package/User Requirement specification and identify customer’s requirements.
- Develop project kickoff packages and turnover project documentation to the execution team.
Requiremments
- Candidate must possess at least formal trade qualifications. Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering is desirable.
- 5 year(s) of experience in process and application engineering in the water and wastewater industry is required for this position.
- Familiar with various water and wastewater technologies
- Understanding of membranes and membrane processes for water treatment.
- Excellent analytical thinking, teamwork, interpersonal/communication skills, writing and problem-solving capabilities
- Reliable, well-organized and detail oriented
- Good proficiency in English (writing, speaking)
- Applicants must be willing to travel as and when required.
Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital