Manager, Plant Layout & Piping

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

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a Design Manager with 8–12 years' experience in 3D modeling and multidisciplinary design integration to lead international and Indian water treatment projects. You'll coordinate CAD delivery, lead 3D model reviews, and mentor drafting teams within a global engineering framework.

The role requires strong communication, EPC exposure, and proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and Navisworks, with up to 20% international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years experience leading drafting teams on multiple medium to large projects.
• Experience in mechanical drafting in industrial environments.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, 3D modeling and MS Office.
• Familiar with API, ASME, AWS, NACE and AWWA codes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for project needs.
• Expert in Plant 3D and AutoCAD; Revit experience highly valued.
• Piping knowledge and 2D/3D drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Design execution for water and wastewater projects globally.
• Ensure design meets schedule and budget.
• Lead CAD support and drafting activities.
• Manage 3rd party design and outsourcing to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate drafting inputs across projects.
• Review specs and ensure client requirements are met.
• Lead 3D model/design reviews with client.
• Mentor drafting team and develop standards.
• Maintain CAD document archive and document control processes.
• Collaborate with PMs, QA/QC, fabricators and construction manager.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary design integration

Communication

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

MS Office

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced design Manager with a strong background in 3D Model / multidisciplinary design integration to join our Global Engineering Center team to execute International and Local projects in India. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of relevant experience, with a preference for those who have worked in an EPC environment, international project experience and possess a deep understanding of 3D models, Piping, Structural, E&I, modelling tools. The role requires exceptional Design skills, including the ability to coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design execution for water and wastewater treatment projects globally.
• Ensure that design is completed accurately within schedule and budget.
• Support the Head of Engineering Manager in establishing, maintaining and applying procedures and protocols that will enhance the quality, efficiency and repeatability of design activities throughout the department.
• Oversee and actively participate in the provision of CAD support to engineering, and project execution.
• Lead / Manage 3rd party design company / outsourcing party to complete the project on time.
• Coordinate all drafting inputs and deliverables across all projects to ensure timely and accurate completion of drafting activities.
• Review technical specifications and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate rigorous review of all drafting deliverables to ensure deliverables communicate the objectives effectively and consistently.
• Oversee preparation of general arrangement drawings, piping detail drawings, skid arrangement drawings, Module arrangement drawings etc.
• Lead 3D model / design review (30%, 60% and 90%) internally and with Client, to ensure highest standards of designs are met.
• Liaise with clients and customers on technical aspects, making justifications as necessary for design direction Participate in internal and external design reviews.
• Coordinate / interface with various disciplines to make sure all discipline review is done on time on quality.
• Actively mentor and train drafting team to ensure development goals are met.
• Oversee development of drafting standards and procedures to ensure continuous improvement goals are met.
• Maintain CAD document archive and retrieval for projects.
• Actively participate in document control processes to ensure the highest standards of drafting are met.
• Review fabrication drawings from external fabricators to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with PMs, QA/QC, skid Fabricators and Construction Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Engineering Mechanical or equal.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading a team of draftsmen on multiple medium sized, complex projects
• Relevant experience in mechanical drafting, preferably in medium to heavy industrial background.
• Proficiency in computer skills like MS Office software, AutoCAD, 3D models.
• Detail design of complex/ skid-based /module-based treatment / stick-built systems/plants.
• Familiar with API, ASME, AWS, NACE and AWWA codes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to travel as required for project needs.Experience working in a multicultural environment and in an international business.
• Extensive experience with 2D / 3D drawing packages
• Expert in Plant 3D and AutoCAD. Revit experience highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and specifications.
• Piping Knowledge and AutoCAD Plant 3D / Revit /Autodesk Navis Manager software TRAVELREQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)
• 20%

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.