Process Engineer

Gradiant; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer in Malaysia to support both bidding and detailed engineering design for water treatment projects. You will review tender documents, develop process deliverables, and collaborate with vendors while ensuring compliance with Gradiant standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering and at least 5 years of related experience in water and wastewater treatment, with strong knowledge of PFD, P&ID, hydraulic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in tender preparation and process engineering design.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment industries is required.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and technical specifications.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
• Develop process deliverables including design calculations, mass balance, equipment sizing, and drawings (PFD, P&ID, plant layout).
• Coordinate with vendors for quotes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in detailed engineering design and submission documentation.

Skills

Process design

PFD & P&ID

Mass balance

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Tender preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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 motivated Process Engineer to join our team. This role spans both the bidding stage and detailed engineering design during project execution, requiring strong technical expertise, organizational skills, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

Bidding Stage

• Review tender documents and technical specifications.
• Attend site visits, prepare reports, and issue Requests for Information (RFI).
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
• Develop, manage, and control all process deliverables including design calculations, mass balance, equipment sizing, and related documents in a systematic e-filing database.
• Ensure compliance with internal workflows and standards.
• Send RFQs for equipment specifications and cost sourcing.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain quotes.
• Conduct cost budgeting aligned with scope of works.
• Assist in developing process drawings (PFD, P&ID, mass balance, plant layout).
• Prepare technical clarifications and participate in post-bid technical meetings.
• Present in internal/external bid clarification meetings.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and provide visibility on direction and results.
• Conduct lab‑scale studies to determine treatment solutions (if required).
• Coordinate across multiple disciplines to gather required information.
• Collaborate with Gradiant entities when necessary.
• Developing AutoCAD drawing such as PFD, plant layout, etc.

Detailed Engineering Design (Project Execution Stage)

• Manage and control all process deliverables and engineering design documents systematically.
• Ensure compliance with standards set by the Project Management Team (PMT) or Technical Project Manager (TPM).
• Assist in developing engineering drawings (PFD, P&ID, Hydraulic Diagram).
• Ensure all process-related documents comply with standards and are properly documented for submission to internal teams and external parties (clients, consultants, vendors).

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in tender preparation and process engineering design.
• At least 5 years related experience in industries where water and wastewater treatment is a core part of environmental management, ensuring clean water supply and safe disposal of wastewater. Companies providing treatment technologies, consulting, and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of PFD, P&ID, hydraulic diagrams, and mass balance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines.

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.