P And ID Designer Drafters

Gradiant; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant India Private Limited in Chennai is seeking an experienced P&ID designer to join our Global Engineering Center. The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of experience with P&ID legends, symbols, control schematics, and tagging to support international and local projects in India.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, ensure CAD standards, and maintain up‑to‑date drawings conforming to ASME, BIS, ISO and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in P&ID design for complex projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; AutoCAD 3D is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, equipment, and instrumentation symbols.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and maintain CAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD).
• Ensure all drawings reflect project design basis and current specifications.
• Manage revisions and document control procedures for drawings.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering teams.
• Ensure drawings conform to ASME, BIS, ISO and internal CAD standards.
• Keep up-to-date with evolving drafting practices and software updates.

Skills

P&ID Design

AutoCAD

PFD

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Job Description:

P & ID Designer / Drafters Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 10/16/26 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.

Position Summary

Highly skilled and experienced P&ID designer Engineer with a strong understanding P&ID legend, symbols, control schematics, tagging etc. to join our Global Engineering Center team to execute International and Local projects in India.

The ideal candidate will have 8 -10 years of relevant experience, with a preference for those who have worked in international projects and possess a deep understanding of P&IDs. The role requires ability to collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and coordination with Project Management team effectively.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
• Ensure all drawings maintain dimensional accuracy, adhere to project design basis, and reflect up-to-date specifications.
• Manage revisions and maintain drawing records following strict document control procedures.
• Collaborate closely with process, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering teams to incorporate multidisciplinary inputs into P&IDs.
• Ensure all drawings conform to established company, project‑specific, and industry standards such as ASME, BIS, ISO, among others.
• Adhere to internal CAD standards, including layering conventions, naming protocols, and drawing formats.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving engineering drafting practices and software updates to enhance drawing quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or related fields).
• Min 8 years of experience in P&ID designing complicated projects
• Technical proficiency in AutoCAD software; experience with AutoCAD 3D is preferred.
• Solid understanding of piping systems, process equipment, and instrumentation symbology.
• Relevant certifications in CAD drafting or engineering disciplines are advantageous. Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration.
• High attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in all drafting activities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant certifications related to CAD drafting, engineering, or the specific discipline are preferred.

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.