Manager, Plant Layout & Piping

Gradiant; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant India Private Limited in Coimbatore, India, seeks an experienced Design Manager with 8–12 years in 3D modeling and multidisciplinary integration for global water treatment projects. The role emphasizes coordinating cross‑functional teams across piping, structure, E&I, and CAD—requiring strong leadership and international project exposure.

Responsibilities include overseeing CAD, 3D reviews, and vendor coordination, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Engineering Mechanical or equal.
• 10+ years’ experience leading a team of draftsmen on multiple medium sized, complex projects.
• Experience in mechanical drafting, preferably in medium to heavy industrial background.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and 3D models.
• Detail design of skid-based/module-based treatment plants.
• Familiar with API, ASME, AWS, NACE and AWWA codes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as required for project needs (20%).
• Experience in multicultural, international business environments.
• Extensive experience with 2D/3D drawing packages.
• Expert in Plant 3D and AutoCAD; Revit experience valued.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and specifications.
• Piping knowledge and AutoCAD Plant 3D / Revit / Autodesk Navis Manager software.

Responsibilities

• Design execution for water and wastewater treatment projects globally.
• Ensure design is completed accurately within schedule and budget.
• Support the Head of Engineering Manager in procedures and protocols to improve design quality and efficiency.
• Oversee and participate in CAD support to engineering and project execution.
• Lead/manage 3rd party design company / outsourcing party.
• Coordinate all drafting inputs and deliverables across projects.
• Review technical specifications for customer requirements compliance.
• Oversee drafting deliverables to ensure clear communication of objectives.
• Prepare general arrangement, piping detail, skid, and module drawings.
• Lead 3D model / design reviews internally and with clients.
• Liaise with clients on technical aspects and participate in reviews.
• Coordinate interface with disciplines to ensure timely and quality reviews.
• Mentor and train drafting team to meet development goals.
• Develop drafting standards and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Maintain CAD documentation archive and retrieval.
• Participate in document control processes for drafting standards.
• Review fabrication drawings for compliance.
• Collaborate with PMs, QA/QC, skid Fabricators and Construction Manager.

Skills

3D modeling

Piping

Structural

E&I

Team leadership

Education

B.E. Mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Manager, Plant Layout & Piping Gradiant India Private Limited Coimbatore, India 8/14/26 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.

Role Overview

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 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (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.