P&ID Process Designer, Asset Design

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

Job summary

Gradiant India Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a skilled P&ID Process Designer to join the Mobile / Containerized Design team. The candidate should have 3+ years of relevant experience in water treatment containerized design and asset design, with strong ability to review drawings from the Gradiant Global Engineering Center in India or external consultants.

Responsibilities include developing P&ID and PFD drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy, managing revisions, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• At least a Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental or equivalent).
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in international projects with strong P&ID knowledge.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on AutoCAD experience using Autodesk Inventor. Exposure to AutoCAD.
• CAD drafting certifications are advantageous; strong communication skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain P&ID and PFD drawings.
• Ensure drawings meet design basis and current specifications.
• Manage revisions and document control per project requirements.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical and civil teams for multidisciplinary inputs.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, BIS, ISO and internal CAD standards.
• Support design reviews, HAZOPs and safety requirements.

Skills

P&ID drafting

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

P&ID Process Designer, Asset Design Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 7/31/26 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 P&ID Process Designer to join our Mobile / Containerized Design team. The ideal candidate will have 3+years of relevant experience, preferably in water treatment containerized design and new asset design engineering. This role requires strong engineering expertise, including the ability to review documents and drawings produced by the Gradiant Global Engineering Center in India and/or outsourced engineering consultants. P&ID Process Designer will do Asset design and implement the asset design process, tools, best practices, safety reviews and team training / mentoring.

Reponsibilities

• 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
• Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure that all piping designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices. Conduct quality control reviews to verify design integrity and safety.
• Contributes as a team member in the development of projects carrying out assigned responsibilities in a timely, diligent, safe and professional manner
• Familiar with Gradiant’s new technologies, engineering design of Skids / modules, pipe supports, pipe racks.
• Support the internal and external design reviews, safety and HAZOP reviews and maintain the document controls
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations throughout the Design lifecycle.

Requirements

• At least a Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Chemical/ Mechanical/ Environmental or equivalent)
• Minimum 5+ years’ of relevant experience, with a preference for those who have worked in international projects and possess a deep understanding of P&IDs
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in AutoCAD using Autodesk Inventor. Exposure in AutoCAD.
• Relevant certifications in CAD drafting or engineering disciplines are advantageous. Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration
• Experience in plant and equipment design & detail engineering in the domain of Water and Wastewater Treatment is preferred or similar experience in the Oil & Gas, Chemical process and Power plants can be considered
• Knowledge in global Mechanical design Standard, such as ASME and DIN standards
• Proficiency in computer skills like MS Office, 3D model review.
• Detail engineering of complex/ skid-based /module-based treatment / stick-built systems/plants.
• Familiar with industry related standards and specifications
• 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.

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.