Lead Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the Operations team for local USA projects. The candidate should have 10–15 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in water/wastewater treatment, EPC environments, and international project exposure.

Responsibilities include design reviews, vendor coordination, and ensuring compliance with customer specs and codes. The role requires leading mechanical engineering activity, interfacing with multiple disciplines, and

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Equivalent).
• 10+ years' experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years' experience as lead engineer.
• Water/wastewater treatment experience preferred.
• Familiar with API, ASME, AWS, NACE and AWWA codes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution for water and wastewater projects in the USA.
• Lead design reviews with clients and internal teams.
• Coordinate with disciplines to meet process, civil, structural, piping, electrical and instrumentation needs.
• Review vendor quotations and equipment datasheets; manage documentation approval.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lead Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 of mechanical equipment 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 Mechanical 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. Be responsible for the design and technical support of all mechanical elements as part of an integrated system.
• Confirm compliance with customer specifications requirements
• Design submission to relevant authorities and follow up thoroughly for approval such as PE approval for tanks and vessels.
• Coordinate / interface with various disciplines to make sure Mechanical engineering meets process, civil, structural, piping, electrical and instrumentation requirements.
• Oversee review of vendor quotations and selection of vendors.
• Oversee and carry out review of Equipment list, Equipment and package datasheets, Line list, Valve List, General arrangement drawings, Fabrication drawings prepared by Mechanical Engineers and from various Vendors.
• Familiar with engineering and interface requirements of Tanks, Vessels, Pumps, Blowers, Heat Exchangers, Mixers, Package Equipment such as RO, UF, Clarifiers, Filter press, Centrifuge, Crystallizer, Chemical dosing, 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 (Mechanical or Equivalent)
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3+ years' experience as lead Engineer
• 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 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.

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.