Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Lead Engineer - Mechanical Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 4/29/25 Engineering

Gradiant is a global solutions provider and developer of cleantech water projects.

At Gradiant, we specialize in developing and implementing advanced water treatment technologies that address some of the most pressing global water challenges.

We have the broadest range of differentiated end-to-end solutions and know-how to solve the world’s most important water challenges, with focused expertise in water reuse, resource recovery, waste minimization, & digital solutions. We design, build, and operate water treatment facilities for the world’s most important industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and renewable energy. In India, we are headquartered in Chennai with a dynamic team of 80+ employees and serve our clients in South Asia across multiple applications and segments.

• Design execution for water and wastewater treatment projects globally.
• Ensure that design is completed accurately within schedule and budget.
• Support the Head of Engineering Manager in establishing, maintaining and applying procedures and protocols that will enhance the quality, efficiency and repeatability of design activities throughout the department.
• Oversee and actively participate in the provision of CAD support to engineering, and project execution.
• Lead / Manage 3rd party design company / outsourcing party to complete the project on time.
• Coordinate all drafting inputs and deliverables across all projects to ensure timely and accurate completion of drafting activities.
• Review technical specifications and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate rigorous review of all drafting deliverables to ensure deliverables communicate the objectives effectively and consistently.
• Oversee preparation of general arrangement drawings, piping detail drawings, skid arrangement drawings, Module arrangement drawings etc.
• Lead 3D model / design review (30%, 60% and 90%) internally and with Client, to ensure highest standards of designs are met.
• Liaise with clients and customers on technical aspects, making justifications as necessary for design direction Participate in internal and external design reviews.
• Coordinate / interface with various disciplines to make sure all discipline review is done on time on quality.
• Actively mentor and train drafting team to ensure development goals are met.
• Oversee development of drafting standards and procedures to ensure continuous improvement goals are met.
• Maintain CAD document archive and retrieval for projects.
• Actively participate in document control processes to ensure the highest standards of drafting are met.
• Review fabrication drawings from external fabricators to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with PMs, QA/QC, skid Fabricators and Construction Manager.
• FORMAL EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Engineering Mechanical or equal.
• KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading a team of draftsmen on multiple medium sized, complex projects
• Relevant experience in mechanical drafting, preferably in medium to heavy industrial background.
• Proficiency in computer skills like MS Office software, AutoCAD, 3D models.
• Detail design 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.
• Extensive experience with 2D / 3D drawing packages
• Expert in Plant 3D and AutoCAD. Revit experience highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and specifications.
• TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  

Piping Knowledge and AutoCAD Plant 3D / Revit /Autodesk Navis Manager software

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.