Assistant Manager, Plant Layout & Piping

Gradiant; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead plant layout and piping engineering for water treatment projects in Coimbatore. You will manage a team, drive 3D model reviews with clients, and ensure optimized layouts and compliant piping designs.

The role requires 8–12 years in plant design, with 2–3 years in a lead position, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Collaboration with procurement and construction teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12 years’ experience with at least 2–3 years in a lead role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial plant design and 3D modeling tools (AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks).

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.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

3D modeling

Piping design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

Job description

Assistant Manager, Plant Layout & Piping

Gradiant India Private Limited – Coimbatore, India (Posting Start Date: 10/26/26).

Function: 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.

Position Summary

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.

Collaboration & Quality

• 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.

Key Deliverables

• 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.