Electrical And Instrumentation Engineer

Gradiant; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer in Dubai, UAE, with 5–10+ years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering. The role covers design deliverables, vendor reviews, site supervision, testing, and commissioning across LV/MV systems and PLC/DCS/SCADA integrations.

Responsibilities include developing SLDs, P&IDs, instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, and control strategies, while ensuring adherence to IEC/ISA/IEEE/ATEX/HAZOP standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation engineering.
• 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, ISA, IEEE, ATEX, SIL, HAZOP standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including SLDs, load lists, earthing, lighting protection layouts, power distribution, and cable schedules.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and perform technical bid evaluations; review GA drawings, wiring diagrams, and test reports.
• Supervise LV/MV equipment installation, cabling, testing, and commissioning; support energization activities and loop checks.
• Develop and review instrumentation design deliverables (P&IDs, I/O lists, datasheets, hook‑up drawings).
• Select, size, and specify field instruments and analyzers; prepare RFQs and review proposals.
• Review control system design documents (FDS, C&E, CST); configure PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI systems and supervise FAT/SAT.

Skills

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related engineering

Tools

PLC/DCS platforms: Siemens

PLC/DCS platforms: Schneider

PLC/DCS platforms: Allen Bradley

PLC/DCS platforms: Yokogawa

Job description

Job Description:

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer Gradiant Manufacturing LLC Dubai, United Arab Emirates 7/30/26 Engineering

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including:
  • Single-Line Diagrams (SLD), load lists
  • Earthing and lightning protection layouts
  • Power distribution layouts
  • Cable sizing calculations, cable schedules, and termination schedules
  • MCC, DB, transformer, and related equipment specifications
• Evaluate vendor quotations and prepare technical bid evaluations.
• Review vendor documents such as GA drawings, wiring diagrams, and type test reports.
• Supervise site activities including:
  • LV/MV equipment installation
  • Cable routing, laying, termination, and earthing works
  • Electrical testing (IR, HV, continuity, functional checks)
• Support energization activities, motor solo runs, loop checks, and overall commissioning.
• Develop and review instrumentation design deliverables:
  • P&IDs, Instrument Index, I/O lists
  • Datasheets for field instruments and analyzers
  • Hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, JB schedules
• Select, size, and specify field instruments and analyzers in line with process requirements.
• Prepare RFQs, review vendor proposals, and perform technical/commercial bid evaluations.
• Review vendor documents, participate in FAT, and handle technical clarifications.
• Supervise field installation, calibration, loop checking, and functional testing activities.
• Support plant commissioning, troubleshoot instrumentation issues, and verify performance.
• Develop and review control system engineering documents including:
  • Control Philosophy, Functional Design Specification (FDS)
  • Cause & Effect (C&E) Matrix, Control Sequence Tables (CST)
  • Alarm and trip schedules
  • PLC/DCS architecture and communication network diagrams
• Configure PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI systems including:
  • Logic development, interlocks, sequences
  • HMI graphics, historian setup, reporting, and alarms configuration
• Review control panel designs and wiring diagrams.
• Lead and participate in FAT and SAT for PLC- and SCADA-based systems.
• Coordinate interlock testing, control logic verification, and system commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline.
• 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of international standards including IEC, ISA, IEEE, ATEX, SIL, HAZOP.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC/DCS platforms such as Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley, Yokogawa.
• Solid understanding of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, and motor starters.
• Practical experience in engineering deliverables, vendor document review, FAT/SAT, site supervision, and commissioning.

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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