Engineer - Mechanical,Static Equipment Design

Gradiant; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant India Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to lead the Tank and Pressure Vessel design for water and wastewater treatment plants. The role emphasizes integration with the overall treatment system and collaboration across disciplines.

With 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in EPC projects, you will prepare calculations, specify equipment, review vendor proposals, and ensure compliance with ANSI, ASME and API standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical engineering with water/wastewater experience.
• Experience in EPC projects.
• Knowledge of ANSI/ASME/API standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tank and vessel design for water treatment plants.
• Prepare and review design calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment specs and procurement.
• Interface with process, civil, piping, and instrumentation engineers.
• Support project manager to deliver on time and budget.

Skills

Tank design

Pressure vessels

PVElite

ASME standards

Vendor coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

PVElite

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Job description

Engineer - Mechanical, Static Equipment Design

Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India

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 atgradiant.com .

Role overview

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 Tank and Pressure Vessel design of WTP / ETP / STP / WWTP / Desal treatment plants
• Ensure seamless integration of these components into the overall treatment system.
• Prepare / review design calculations and drawings.
• Equipment Specification and Procurement / RFQ: Prepare technical specifications and work with vendors to fabricate the required tanks and pressure vessels. Evaluate equipment proposals and make recommendations based on technical and budgetary considerations.
• Confirm compliance with customer specifications
• Prepare / review Tank and pressure vessel datasheet.
• Develop tank / Vessel internal datasheet and drawings.
• Review and approve fabrication 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.

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. and design software like PVElite, 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.

DISCLAIMER

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

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

20%

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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.