Assistant Manager - Piping

Gradiant; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking an experienced Plant Layout & Piping Manager to lead a team responsible for safe, efficient and cost-effective plant layouts for water treatment projects. You will drive 3D model reviews with clients, optimize layouts and ensure piping arrangements meet project requirements.

The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience, strong leadership and hands-on expertise with AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, with 2–3 years in a lead role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks.
• Knowledge of piping stress analysis (Rohr-II, Caesar II preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage plant layout and piping engineers/designers and oversee overall project execution.
• Participate in 3D model reviews with client (30%, 60%, 90%).
• Develop optimized plant layouts, review 3D models and approve equipment and piping arrangements.
• Oversee piping engineering deliverables including specifications, routing plans, isometric drawings, support planning and P&ID verification.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical input for procurement and value engineering.

Skills

Plant layout

3D modeling

Piping design

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

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 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.

Plant Layout & Piping Manager leads team responsible for developing safe, efficient and cost-effective plant layouts and piping designs for water treatment projects.

Role involves managing engineering deliverables, leading project execution, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, supporting procurement and ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage plant layout and piping engineers/designers and handle overall project execution activities.
• Participate in 3D model review with Client (30%,60% and 90%)
• Develop optimized plant layouts, review 3D models and approve equipment and piping arrangements.
• Oversee piping engineering deliverables including specifications, routing plans, isometric drawings, support planning and P&ID verification.
• Optimize hardware selection and ensure compliance with process and project requirements.

Procurement-Related Responsibilities:

• Provide technical inputs for procurement of piping materials, valves, fittings and supports.
• Review vendor quotes and participate in technical bid evaluations.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely ordering of materials.
• Review vendor drawings/documents and respond to technical queries.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, Instrumentation, procurement, civil/structural and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with Piping standards and client requirements.
• Estimate man-hours, monitor schedules, manage technical changes and support value engineering.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and resolution of site issues.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of industrial plant design and 3D modeling tools (AutoCAD,Revit,AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks).
• Understanding of piping stress analysis principles (Rohr-II,Caesar II preferred).
• Good leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience, with at least 2-3 years in a lead role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Plant layouts, piping layouts, routing plans
• 3D model reviews and clash-free models
• Piping MTOs, support drawings, stress inputs/reports
• Vendor evaluations and document reviews
• Schedule tracking, man-hour planning and compliance documentation

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.