Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Gradiant Corporation
Woburn, United States
Posting Start Date: 8/4/26
Date format: mm/dd/yy
Function: Engineering
Role OverviewWe 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.
