Lead Electrical & Instrument (E&I) Engineer

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a global solutions provider and developer of clean tech 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 work force, 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 Houston, Abu Dhabi and Singapore, which stands at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to join our Engineering team and support the execution of water and wastewater treatment projects local and globally. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation Engineering, with extensive experience in EPC project execution. The role requires leadership in engineering design, BIM coordination, environmental compliance, multidisciplinary interfaces, vendor management, and support during construction and commissioning phases. The selected candidate shall lead E&I engineering activities, review and approve engineering deliverables, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure designs comply with project specifications, applicable regulations, environmental requirements, industry standards, and digital engineering execution plans.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

• Engineering execution for water and wastewater treatment projects in the USA, Singapore, India .
• Work as Lead E&I Engineer within the Engineering Department, reporting to the Head of E&IA Dept.
• Lead Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation engineering activities through all project phases.
• Develop, review and approve engineering deliverables prepared by internal engineering teams and external consultants.
• Apply engineering procedures and best practices to enhance quality, efficiency, safety, and project execution consistency.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed accurately within project schedule and budget requirements.
• Review Basic Design Package received from Process Engineering, Proposal and Sales teams.
• Support preparation and review of P&IDs from E&I perspective.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural and Architectural disciplines to ensure successful multidisciplinary design integration.
• Verify compliance with customer specifications, contract requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Design according to local authority regulations, electrical codes, environmental regulations and client standards.
• Interface with authorities and support engineering approvals where required.
• Lead internal and external design review meetings.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and risk assessment workshops.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Review vendor drawings, datasheets, technical submissions and calculations.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and Integrated System Testing activities.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup and plant performance testing.
• Coordinate technical discussions with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 12-15 years of E&I engineering experience in EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Lead E&I Engineering role.
• Proven experience in:

• Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
• Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)
• Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)
• Desalination Plants
• Water Reuse Facilities
• MLD/ZLD Systems

• Strong knowledge of:

• Electrical Power Distribution Systems
• Instrumentation Systems
• PLC/SCADA Systems
• Industrial Communication Networks

• Experience with skid-mounted and modular treatment systems.
• Experience coordinating international multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements for water and wastewater facilities.
• Experience in design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning and startup support.
• Strong understanding of applicable engineering standards and codes.
• Software Skills preferred:

• Autodesk Revit

• Autodesk Navisworks Manage

• BIM360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

• Microsoft Office Suite

• ETAP

• AVEVA/ SmartPlant

Gradiant is a global solutions provider and developer of cleantech water projects for advanced water and wastewater treatment. Our end-to-end solutions and technology expertise enable sustainable and cost-effective treatment of the world's most important water challenges.

With a full suite of robust and proprietary technologies, powered by the top minds in water, Gradiant serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries. We are committed to sustainable and clean water treatment technologies, with expertise in water reuse, resource recovery, and brine concentration for minimum and zero liquid discharge (MLD / ZLD).

Clients choose Gradiant for our exclusive and unmatched technical solutions; flexible delivery models for project development and financing; global strength with local expertise; and our passion to translate R&D innovations into commercial solutions. Our inspiration comes from our customers – how we can best address their unique needs and situations.

Gradiant was founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to create and deploy sustainable water treatment solutions for meaningful change in our environment, society, and economy. Today, with over 400 employees, Gradiant operates from its headquarters in Boston and Singapore and offices across ten countries.

At Gradiant, we create New Possibilities for Water for our clients and the communities they serve to ensure a safer and more promising tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.gradiant.com.