Lead Commissioning Engineer – Industrial Water & Membrane Systems

Gradiant; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant seeks seasoned Commissioning Engineers to support nationwide projects in transitioning systems from completion through commissioning, startup, performance testing and handover to operations.

The role requires strong process engineering background and hands-on membrane (UF/RO) experience within water treatment facilities, with safety and regulatory compliance emphasized throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineer, process engineer or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of commissioning, start-up or operations experience in industrial water and wastewater facilities.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (OSHA 10 minimum); LOTO and confined-space training.

Responsibilities

• Execute dry and wet commissioning activities for assigned process systems.
• Verify mechanical completion and commissioning readiness per prerequisites (tests, safety, PLC/SCADA readiness).
• Develop start-up plans and testing methodologies for subsystems per commissioning plans.
• Coordinate start-up activities with Micron operations, vendors, and construction teams.
• Supervise membrane and media handling, RO vessel cleaning, and media loading.
• Troubleshoot process and operational issues during commissioning.
• Validate hydraulic and process loading rates and ensure targets are met.
• Prepare performance test reports and turnover dossiers.
• Train Client operators on process operation, CIP, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Commissioning & startup

Process engineering

Industrial water treatment

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineer, process engineer or related

Job description

Gradiant seeks seasoned Commissioning Engineers to support nationwide projects in transitioning systems from completion through commissioning, startup, performance testing and handover to operations.

The role requires strong process engineering background and hands-on membrane (UF/RO) experience within water treatment facilities, with safety and regulatory compliance emphasized throughout the project lifecycle.