Assistant Manager - Technical Projects (Water treatment plants)

Gradiant; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking an Assistant Manager - Technical Projects to lead design and engineering for water treatment plants, coordinating across global teams. The role focuses on delivering projects from proposals to commissioning, with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in water/process industries, strong CAD/3D skills, and proven leadership. Travel up to 10% is expected; Boston-based position offers collaboration with international stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• 5–8 years in water or process industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD and 3D modeling.
• Familiar with API, ASME, AWS, NACE and AWWA codes.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design water and wastewater projects globally.
• Serve as Project Engineering Manager under Head of Engineering.
• Mentor engineering staff and share knowledge.
• Ensure on-schedule, within-budget execution.
• Develop procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Conduct value engineering, feasibility studies, and tech selection.
• Prepare/supervise P&IDs and detailed/basic engineering.
• Review equipment and material specs for compliance.
• Coordinate with PMs, QA/QC, fabricators, and construction.
• Oversee drawings and liaison with clients on technical aspects.
• Support commissioning and manage warranty claims.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Multicultural environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

3D models

Job description

Assistant Manager - Technical Projects (Water treatment plants)

Gradiant India Private Limited

Posting Start Date: 9/29/26

Date format:mm/dd/yy

Function: 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 gradiant.com .

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Engineering and design execution for water and wastewater treatment projects globally.
• Working as a Project Engineering Manager in the engineering department, the incumbent shall primarily work directly on performing engineering functions related to the project business under the direction of the Head of Engineering.
• Assist in the growth and development of engineering talent within the Engineering team by providing guidance to other engineering staff and contributing to regular, frequent knowledge sharing sessions.
• Ensure that engineering is completed accurately within schedule and budge
• Support the head of engineering in establishing, maintaining and applying procedures and protocols that will enhance the quality, efficiency and repeatability of engineering activities throughout the department
• Carry out value engineering assessments of all projects under the incumbent's control. Conduct technical analyses and feasibility studies and provide expert advice on process optimization and technology selection.
• Receive the basic process design from the proposals / sales team.
• Prepare / develop / supervise P&IDs, basic Engineering / design, detailed Engineering / design based on customer requirements
• Confirm compliance with customer specifications for equipment and material types.
• Prepare / supervise equipment/piping sizing calculation, equipment datasheets (valve lists/datasheet, equipment list/datasheets, piping schedule etc.), control descriptions/ valve sequence charts and operating manuals
• Carry out technical review of quotations for compliance with requirements
• Review fabrication drawings from external fabricators to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with PMs, QA/QC, skid Fabricators and Construction Manager
• Oversee preparation of general arrangement drawings, piping detail drawings, skid arrangement drawings, Module arrangement drawings etc.
• 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 discipline
• Support during commissioning for the assigned projects and Manage Warranty Claims technical perspective.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental)
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in water or Process industry.
• Effectively manage cross-functional engineering teams
• 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.
• 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 : 10%

Gradiant is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.