Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer

About Us

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

Job Summary:

Gradiant is seeking a Project Engineer to assist and support the Project Manager for all project management related activities. The Project Engineer will report to the Project Manager as well as the Engineering Manager, and will work directly with the local Engineering team consisting of Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Designers, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineers, and Process Engineers.

The role involves studying, understanding, and executing detailed project requirements and specifications, while reviewing budgets and maintaining cost controls. The role is challenging and offers significant potential for innovation and growth.

The candidate should have strong technical, organizational, and communication skills related to Project Management. Specific knowledge of pump specifications, skid design, piping systems, heat exchangers, filtration, and material selection under varying process chemistry is desired.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned projects

Cooperate and communicate with the Project Manager and Engineering Manager, and collaborate with various discipline engineers & project team members to create more efficient project methods and ensure project timelines are met

Ensure all engineering documents and deliverables are prepared accurately and per required schedule

Prepare and determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements

Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information & trends, and recommending actions

Interact with clients, interpret their needs and requirements, and translate them into actionable plans

Respond to client complaints, concerns, or requests throughout the project

Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel, and reviewing contractor bids

Determine project specifications by studying system design, customer requirements, and performance standards

Support engineering, project management, and deployment groups to identify and resolve issues

Work with outside vendors and purchasing to select and establish equipment component specifications, material take-offs, requisitions, and expedite deliveries and vendor orders, while coordinating cost control, project schedule, and manufacturing efforts

Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems

Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions

Maintain project database and back up data

Review engineering tasks and initiate necessary corrective actions

Ensure project compliance with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications

Ensure all deadlines are met

Ensure all health, safety, contractual, and legal requirements are met throughout the process

Hold regular meetings and prepare Minutes of Meeting (MOM) to ensure adherence to time and budget

Work independently and in an interdisciplinary team environment to perform duties in a professional and timely manner

Support Gradiant subsidiaries across the globe as required

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, with 10+ years of progressive experience, preferably in construction of water/wastewater treatment plants, refineries, chemical plants, or equivalent

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Proficiency in MS Project or similar Project Management software

Strong knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of Project Management

Excellent project management and supervision skills

Ability to measure project performance and identify areas for improvement

Ability to provide consistent project updates to stakeholders on strategy, adjustments, and progress

Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills

Ability to work across multiple discipline projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience implementing or transitioning to Solidworks as a corporate CAD standard is desired

Familiarity with EPC project practices and design/manufacturing company procedures

Proficient in Solidworks and AutoCAD

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Some international travel may be required

This is a 2-year contract position with possibility to be convert into permanent

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, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.