Electrical And Instrumentation Engineer

Gradiant India; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant in Dubai seeks a seasoned Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, review and delivery of SLDs, earthing layouts and instrument data sheets. You will supervise LV/MV installations, FAT/SAT, vendor reviews and commissioning, coordinating PLC/DCS/SCADA configurations to ensure safe, reliable plant performance per IEC, ISA and HAZOP.

This role requires 5–10+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics/instrumentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation engineering.
• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, ISA, IEEE, ATEX, SIL, HAZOP.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS platforms such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley, Yokogawa.
• Solid understanding of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, and motor starters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical, instrumentation, and control system deliverables.
• Review vendor quotations and bid evaluations.
• Supervise LV/MV equipment installation, wiring and earthing works on site.
• Support energization activities, loop checks, and commissioning.
• Develop and review control system engineering documents (FDS, C&E, CST, alarm/trip schedules).
• Configure PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI systems including logic, interlocks, and graphics.
• Lead FAT/SAT for PLC- and SCADA-based systems and coordinate interlock testing.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

Control systems

Site supervision

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Allen-Bradley

Yokogawa

Job description

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 worlds essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiants 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

• Bachelors 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.
• Handson 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.