Senior Process Engineer

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

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a senior Engineer to join our Global Engineering Center in India to drive process and process control engineering for water and wastewater projects. You will develop design packages, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to vendor reviews and field commissioning.

8–10 years of relevant EPC and international project experience is preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration with Proposal/Application teams, HAZOP/HAZID participation, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of process and application engineering in water/wastewater.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD and 3D Navisworks.
• Willingness to travel; experience in international projects and EPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and process control engineering activities.
• Develop detailed process engineering deliverables after contract award.
• Collaborate with Proposal/Application teams to finalize technical documents.
• Prepare design packages: Basis of Design, P&IDs, Process Flow, mass balance, and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation teams for inputs.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and review vendor P&IDs.
• Support commissioning and site acceptance tests; assist with warranty/claim processes.
• Maintain documentation schedules and change logs; ensure on-time delivery.
• Stay updated with latest water treatment technologies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Membrane processes knowledge

Water treatment knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelors in chemical engineering

8+ years in water/wastewater process engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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 senior Engineer with a strong background in the water industry 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 an EPC environment, international project experience and possess a deep understanding of water treatment processes. The role requires exceptional process Engineering and process control skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and coordination with Project Management team effectively.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for process and process control engineering.
• Develop detailed process engineering deliverables after contract award.
• Closely working proposal / Application team to receive the as sold documents, technical clarifications, specification package, process design documents, etc. and continue developing preliminary proposal documents.
• Developing process and process control documents like Basis of Design, Process datasheet for RFQ, Process Flow Diagram, Mass Balance Calculation, Hydraulic Profile, Equipment Sizing Calculations, P&IDs, Cause & Effect Matrix, Process control, Control narrative / philosophy, Alarm list, Utility List, Chemical calculations / consumption list, and Operation & Maintenance Manual – Process.
• Closely work with other disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation) to provide process inputs and to receive inputs required for process engineering.
• Participate in thetechnical evaluation process for vendor selection.
• Review documents from other disciplines and Vendors to make sure process requirements are met in all aspects.
• Participate in HAZOP/HAZID/FMEA and process design review meetings with Customers.
• Work with Vendors and finalize package Vendor P&IDs and other process documents.
• Work Closely with Application / NPI (New Product Introduction) / R&D team to make sure Technology requirements are implemented to meet process guarantees.
• Involve commissioning team as when needed.
• Attend PLC FAT for process controls.
• Prepare Commissioning and SAT procedure.
• Responsible for document submission schedule to meet project delivery on time.
• Responsible for design change log (internal and external changes).
• Assist commissioning team to prepare commissioning procedure and Site Acceptance Procedure.
• Commissioning and warranty claim support.
• Maintain good communication with all stakeholders and provide visibility on direction and results.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and regulations related to water andwastewater treatment processes.
• Evaluate current treatment processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance for all activities under their control.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in process and application engineering in the water and wastewater industry is required for this position.
• Familiar with various water and wastewater technologies.
• Understanding of membranes and membrane processes for water treatment.
• Excellent analytical thinking, teamwork, interpersonal/communication skills, writing and problem-solving capabilities.
• Applicants must be willing to travel as and when required.
• Proficiency in computer skills like MS Office software, AutoCAD, and 3D model Navisworks.
• 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.
• Excellent customer orientation, willingness to deal with people, be flexible and be able to meet customer demands.
• Shares suggestions to improve quality & productivity.
• Familiarity with various water treatment methods, technologies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the design and engineering principles specific to water treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework related to water treatment, environmental standards.

Travel Requirements: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

30%

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.