Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a highly skilled Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our USA Operations team in Woburn. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of instrumentation, control and automation experience, with water and wastewater treatment exposure, and the ability to lead design reviews and interface with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include engineering execution for US water projects, review of drawings and data, vendor coordination, FAT and commissioning

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering (Instrumentation or equivalent).
• 10+ years’ experience in Instrumentation & Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as Lead Engineer.
• Water and wastewater treatment experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic 3D model review.

Responsibilities

• Engineering execution for water and wastewater treatment projects in the USA.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with multiple disciplines.
• Review vendor quotations and select vendors.
• Support FAT activities and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and safety standards.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control engineering

Lead Engineer

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office

Education

BS Degree in Engineering (Instrumentation or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

3D models review

Job description

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Gradiant Corporation Woburn, United States

Posting Start Date: 9/21/26

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 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.