Estimation Engineer

Job description

Job Description- Estimation Engineer for Electrical & Field Instruments

Company Overview: Southern Automation and Electrical Solutions Pvt Ltd is a leading provider of Electrical, Industrial Automation, and Switchgear solutions. Established over a decade ago, we specialize in end-to-end solutions for various industrial and manufacturing sectors, ensuring top-notch service delivery and client satisfaction.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Estimation Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) systems, specifically in the Oil & Gas, Water, Steel, and Paper industries. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive techno-commercial proposals for a wide range of E&I trading requirements, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industrial standards.

The Proposal Engineer shall assist the Manager in commercial Discussions with Clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and review RFQs, tender documents, and specifications from clients in Oil & Gas, Water Treatment, Steel Plants, and Paper Mills.
• Prepare and submit compliant and cost-effective techno-commercial proposals for E&I materials and systems.
• Identify and source materials such as:
• Power & control cables, cable trays, junction boxes
• Field instruments (pressure, flow, level, temperature)
• LV & MV switchgears, MCCs, PLCs, DCS components
• Lighting, earthing, and explosion-proof equipment
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal procurement teams for technical submittals, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Review technical compliance with IEC, NEC, ATEX, NEMA, and industry-specific standards.
• Prepare costing sheets, price breakdowns, and margin analysis to support pricing strategies.
• Coordinate with sales, project, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and timely submission of proposals.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, technical clarifications, and client interactions as required.
• Maintain proposal tracking sheets, tender logs, and documentation for internal reporting.
• Soliciting quotes from vendors and subcontractors for various projects
• Preparation of detailed cost estimates
• Preparation of bid documents and submittals.
• Review comments and clarifications from clients
• Liaise with all concerned departments and prepare a comprehensive technical submission.
• Generate RFQ to as many vendors as possible with good track record.
• Review all the vendor quotes in details
• Discuss with vendors to achieve optimal solutions.

PERSONALITY & CORE COMPETENCIES:

Physical:

Candidate needs to be initiative, tact, poise, neat personal appearance, physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree preferably in Electrical and Instrument Engineering discipline
• Extensive Estimation experiment with at least 3-5 years.
• Sound technical background in trading oil industry and water industry experience is a major advantage.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Good knowledge about Electrical & instruments components such related to the Control system panel, LV switchgear panel and field Instrument.
• Female candidate with sponsored visa is preferable
• Driving license is added advantage

Capabilities:

• Safety and Quality conscious with a temperament to listen to suggestions and improve.
• Shall be able to communicate in good English language both verbal and written with confidence.
• Shall have decent email etiquette.
• Shall have the capability of determining, judging causes for failures- Determine Root Cause.
• Should be able to adapt to new methods by Open Thinking and Thinking out-of-the Box.
• Shall have good Interpersonal and Team Building Skills and shall demonstrate Commitment to Company and its goals.

Location: ABU Dhabi, UAE

Suitable candidates send your cv to

SOUTHERN AUTOMATION AND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

#Unit KLP FZ No.28, Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | I Office:

• Must have relevant experience in Oil & Gas experience in Electrical, Automation & Field Instruments.

Experience:

• 3-5 years with related experience (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Abu Dhabi (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Abu Dhabi city: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Electrical & Instruments / system integrator: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Abu Dhabi (Required)