Lead Electrical Engineer

Gradiant; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our USA-based Operations team to execute local water and wastewater projects. You will lead electrical design efforts, review documents from engineering centers, coordinate with disciplines, and ensure compliance with project schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in electrical engineering, EPC environment experience, and strong communication skills. Travel and international collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in electrical engineering.
• 3+ years as lead engineer.
• Knowledge of full electrical system design.
• Water/wastewater treatment experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office; basic 3D model review.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering for water and wastewater projects in the USA.
• Review and coordinate with Gradiant Global Engineering Center and external consultants.
• Ensure designs meet schedule, budget, and client specs.
• Prepare/oversee SLDs, MCCs, transformers, cables, and electrical documentation.
• Interface with QA/QC, Construction Manager, and clients.

Skills

Electrical design

Lead engineer

Project coordination

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

3D modeling review

Job description

Gradiant is a global solutions provider and developer of cleantech water projects with a concentrated focus on industrial water solutions, water reuse, waste minimization, Minimum Liquid Discharge (MLD), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), and resource recovery of precious metals and minerals. Our workforce, exceeding 1200 dedicated global employees, operates under the umbrella of Gradiant Corporation, based in USA, and regional headquarters, Gradiant International Holdings, located in Singapore, alongside 23 offices spanning across sixteen countries. We take pride in our Global R&D Innovation Centre based in Singapore, which stands at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Operations team to execute Local projects in the USA. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of relevant experience, with a preference for those who have worked in water / wastewater treatment industry, EPC environment, international project experience and possess a deep understanding Electrical and associated controls engineering. The role requires exceptional Engineering skills, including the ability to review documents/drawings from Gradiant Global Engineering Center in India and/or from outsourced Engineering consultants, interface with all other disciplines, coordination with Project Engineering Manager, and lead design review with Clients.

Responsibilities

• Engineering execution for water and wastewater treatment projects in the USA.
• Working as a Lead Engineer in the engineering department, shall primarily work directly on performing Electrical engineering related to the project business under the direction of the Project Engineering Manager.
• Applying procedures and protocols that will enhance the quality, efficiency and repeatability of engineering activities.
• Ensure that engineering is completed accurately within schedule and budget.
• Receive the basic process design from the proposals / sales team.
• Support P&IDs preparation based on customer requirements
• Supervise / review basic Engineering, detailed Engineering based on customer and other disciplines design requirements.
• Confirm compliance with customer specifications requirements.
• Design according to local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Design submission to relevant authorities and follow up thoroughly for approval such as PE approval.
• Coordinate / interface with various disciplines to make sure Electrical engineering meets process, civil, structural, mechanical, piping, Inst & Control requirements.
• Oversee review of vendor quotations and selection of vendors.
• Oversee and carry out review of Electrical Services (HT/LT etc.) design and documents such as Single Line Diagram (SLD), MCC, Transformers, electrical calculation, datasheets, Distribution Panels, Load list, cable schedule, cable datasheets, cable routing, Motors, Heaters, etc.
• Support FAT activities.
• Liaise with clients on technical aspects, making justifications as necessary for design direction.
• Lead in internal and external design reviews.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, and Construction Manager.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Equivalent)
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as Lead Engineer
• Knowledge in engineering of entire electrical system design
• Water and wastewater treatment experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills like MS Office, basic 3D models review at high level.
• 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.