Engineer - Mechanical, Rotating and Package Design

Gradiant; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant India Private Limited in Chennai, India seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of water treatment plants (WTP/ETP/WWTP) and associated rotating equipment. The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering, EPC exposure, and international project experience.

You will specify equipment, coordinate with cross-functional teams, review vendor drawings, and manage cost estimates to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery of complex treatment systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in water/wastewater systems.
• Experience in EPC environments and international projects preferred.
• Familiar with ANSI/ASME/API standards and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of WTP/ETP/STP/WWTP/Desal plants and size equipment (pumps, compressors, blowers, heat exchangers).
• Ensure integration of mechanical components into overall system.
• Prepare equipment specifications and support RFQ processes with vendors.
• Review drawings and documents from vendors for compliance.
• Coordinate with Process, Civil/Structural, Piping and Instrumentation teams.
• Collaborate with project manager to meet schedule and budget.
• Perform engineering calculations to assess performance and reliability.
• Ensure design compliance with codes and industry best practices.
• Contribute to cost estimates and budget management.

Skills

Mechanical design

Pumps & compressors

Vendor interaction

Project coordination

Quality control

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Engineer - Mechanical, Rotating and Package Design-Gradiant India Private Limited, Chennai, India. Posting Start Date: 11/2/26

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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:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Global Engineering Center team to execute International and Local projects in India. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of relevant experience, with a preference for those who have worked in an EPC environment, international project experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design of WTP / ETP / STP / WWTP / Desal treatment plants, including the selection and sizing of equipment such as pumps, compressors, Blowers, heat exchangers, dewatering devices, and other mechanical components excluding tanks and pressure vessels.
• Ensure seamless integration of these components into the overall treatment system.
• Equipment Specification and Procurement / RFQ: Prepare technical specifications for mechanical equipment and work with vendors to procure the required components. Evaluate equipment proposals and make recommendations based on technical and budgetary considerations.
• Confirm compliance with customer specifications for equipment and material types;
• Prepare equipment List, equipment datasheets, valve lists, Component datasheet etc.)
• Review and approve drawings and documents from Vendors.
• Interface with Process, Civil / Structural, Piping, Instrumentation Engineers for complete engineering work.
• Collaborate with Technical project manager to plan and execute projects on time and on budgeted manhours.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and progress assessments to ensure project objectives are met.
• Perform engineering calculations to assess the performance and reliability of mechanical systems. Address technical challenges and propose solutions to optimize system performance.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure that all mechanical designs and installations comply with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices. Conduct quality control reviews to verify design integrity and safety.
• Cost Estimation and Budget Management: Collaborate with the project team to prepare cost estimates for mechanical components and equipment. Identify cost-saving opportunities where applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.

• 10+ years in mechanical engineering with expertise in water and/or wastewater treatment systems.
• Familiar with industrial standards like ANSI, ASME, API, etc.
• Strong understanding of various mechanical components and equipment used in water and/or wastewater treatment systems.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

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.

DISCLAIMER: Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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