Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

About the Company

Gradiant Manufacturing LLC is a water technology company focused on advanced treatment solutions for water and wastewater. Its offerings are designed for critical industrial environments such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. The company develops proprietary end-to-end systems that help lower water consumption, reduce wastewater discharge, recover valuable resources, and convert wastewater into reusable freshwater. Headquartered in Boston and founded at MIT, Gradiant employs more than 1,400 people globally.

Role Overview

Gradiant is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to support engineering, vendor coordination, site execution, and commissioning activities across electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Electrical Engineering Work

• Prepare and check electrical design outputs such as single-line diagrams, load lists, earthing and lightning protection layouts, and power distribution layouts.
• Carry out cable sizing studies and produce cable schedules and termination schedules.
• Specify and review equipment including MCCs, DBs, transformers, and related electrical components.
• Assess supplier quotations and complete technical bid comparisons.
• Examine vendor submissions such as general arrangement drawings, wiring drawings, and type test documentation.
• Oversee site execution for LV/MV equipment installation, cable routing and laying, terminations, and earthing works.
• Support electrical testing activities including insulation resistance, high-voltage tests, continuity checks, and functional verification.
• Assist with energization, motor solo runs, loop checks, and commissioning support.

Instrumentation Engineering Work

• Develop and review instrumentation deliverables including P&IDs, instrument indexes, I/O lists, datasheets, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, and junction box schedules.
• Select, size, and define field instruments and analyzers according to process requirements.
• Prepare requests for quotation, review supplier proposals, and complete technical and commercial evaluations.
• Review vendor documents, take part in FAT, and respond to technical clarifications.
• Supervise installation, calibration, loop checking, and functional testing in the field.
• Support plant commissioning, investigate instrumentation issues, and confirm system performance.

Control Systems Scope

• Prepare and review control philosophy documents, functional design specifications, cause-and-effect matrices, control sequence tables, alarm schedules, and trip schedules.
• Develop and review PLC/DCS architecture and communication network diagrams.
• Configure PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems, including logic, interlocks, sequences, graphics, historian functions, reporting, and alarms.
• Review control panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Lead and support FAT and SAT for PLC- and SCADA-based systems.
• Coordinate interlock testing, verify control logic, and assist with system commissioning.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related engineering field and bring 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering.

Strong familiarity with international standards such as IEC, ISA, IEEE, ATEX, SIL, and HAZOP is needed. Practical exposure to PLC/DCS platforms like Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley, and Yokogawa is also required.

The role calls for a solid understanding of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, and motor starters, along with experience in preparing engineering deliverables, reviewing vendor documents, supporting FAT/SAT, supervising site work, and participating in commissioning.

Additional Information

This opportunity is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.