Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Gradiant; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant Corporation in Woburn, MA, is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to drive local USA projects within our Operations team. The role targets 10–15 years of experience, preferably in water/wastewater EPC environments, and requires strong design review, vendor coordination, and client-facing skills.

You will oversee instrumentation, control, and package engineering, review drawings from Gradiant GEC in India or outsourced consultants, and lead design reviews with clients,

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering (Instrumentation or equivalent).
• 10+ years in Instrumentation & Automation Engineering.
• 3+ years as Lead Engineer.
• Experience with instrumentation, controls, and automation design.
• Water/wastewater experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel for project needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and control engineering on USA water projects.
• Review designs from Gradiant GEC and external vendors.
• Coordinate with disciplines to meet process and mechanical needs.
• Oversee P&ID, data sheets, I/O lists, and cables.
• Support FAT activities and commissioning.
• Lead design reviews with clients and QA/QC.
• Ensure on-time, within-budget engineering delivery.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Travel as required for project execution.

Skills

Lead Engineer

Project coordination

Client liaison

Multicultural teamwork

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Engineering (Instrumentation or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Gradiant Corporation Woburn, United States 8/4/26 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 www.gradiant.com

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Instrumentation & Controls 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 Instrumentation, Control and Package 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 Instrumentation and Control 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.
• Coordinate / interface with various disciplines to make sure Instrumentation and Control engineering meets process, civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical requirements.
• Oversee review of vendor quotations and selection of vendors.
• Oversee and carry out review of instrument list, instrument data sheets, instrument sizing, cause and effect Matrix, I/O list, cable schedule, junction box drawings, instrument hookup drawings, material take off, block diagrams, Control System Architecture, control/signal wiring, panel drawings, cable route, instrument and JB location plan, instrument hook‑up details, etc.
• Support FAT activities.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, and Construction Manager.
• Liaise with clients on technical aspects, making justifications as necessary for design direction.
• Lead in internal and external design reviews.
• Support during commissioning.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering (Instrumentation or equivalent)
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Inst & Automation Engineering
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as Lead Engineer
• Knowledge of engineering of instrumentation, controls and automation designs
• 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.