Designer, Electrical & Instrumentation

Gradiant; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designer with strong expertise in water treatment projects. You will develop conceptual and detailed drawings for WTP/ETP/ZLD/Desalination systems, ensuring cross-discipline integration and high-quality outputs.

The role requires 3–7 years of E&I design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM and Plant 3D, and excellent English communication to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of E&I design experience for water treatment plants.
• Solid knowledge of electrical and instrumentation specs.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, BIM and Plant 3D.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and instrumentation designs for WTP/ETP/ZLD/Desal projects.
• Interpret and prepare P&IDs related to E&I discipline.
• Prepare SLD diagrams, earthing layouts, lighting layouts, and related supports.
• Design MCC/PLC room layouts and transformer equipment layouts.
• Plan and design cable tray routing and supports for electrical/instrumentation systems.
• Generate cable routing in AutoCAD, Plant 3D (on skid/off skid) considering junction box segregation and panel locations.
• Develop 3D models (Using BIM Revit) and ensure clash-free coordination with mechanical, civil, piping, and process teams.
• Prepare equipment layouts, 2D layouts, MTOs, and review piping/civil drawings.
• Review and approve 3D models, drawings, and documents from third-party design companies.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation Design

English Communication

Team Collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Plant 3D

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.

Seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designerwith strong expertise in water treatment plant (WTP), effluent treatment plant (ETP), zero liquid discharge (ZLD), and desalination systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing both conceptual and detailed design drawings, ensuring seamless integration across disciplines, and delivering high-quality engineering outputs.

Responsibilities :

• Develop electrical and instrumentation designs for WTP/ETP/ZLD/Desal projects.
• Interpret and prepare P&IDs related to E&I discipline.
• Prepare SLD diagrams, earthing layouts, lighting layouts, and related supports.
• Design MCC/PLC room layouts and transformer equipment layouts.
• Plan and design cable tray routing and supports for electrical/instrumentation systems.
• Generate cable routing in AutoCAD, Plant 3D (on skid/off skid) considering junction box segregation and panel locations.
• Develop 3D models (Using BIM Revit) and ensure clash-free coordination with mechanical, civil, piping, and process teams.
• Prepare equipment layouts, 2D layouts, MTOs, and review piping/civil drawings.
• Review and approve 3D models, drawings, and documents from third-party design companies.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Requirements :

• 3 to 7 years experience inE&I design for water treatment plants.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM and Plant 3D and related design tools.
• Ability to produce both conceptual and detailed design drawings.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Gradiant is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.