Senior Estimation Engineer, Instrumentation

The Sr. Electrical Estimation Engineer will take on a pivotal role in the evaluation of project requirements estimation of costs and preparation of competitive bids for electrical projects. This position requires a higher level of experience and expertise in electrical engineering including HV/MV/LV equipment and systems. The Senior Electrical Estimation Engineer will be responsible for reviewing project specifications coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors and ensuring precise cost calculations. Moreover this role will involve mentoring and guiding junior estimation engineers.

Responsibilities:

• The overall responsibility for instrumentation estimation and support to the proposals and estimation team.
• Review tender documents and identify the instrumentation scope of work and provide estimation basis.
• Work closely with other disciplines and contribute to overall estimation basis for the proposals.
• Contribute to technical proposals and able to present to Client / End User when required.
• Establish instrumentation estimation basis and benchmarks for discipline within the organization and update as per the changes in market norms.
• Evaluate tender ITT / ITB documents drawing specification and Project schedules and understand the instrumentation scope of work.
• Preparation of cost sheet like direct cost indirect cost temporary facilities and other related cost to tender.
• Floating enquiries to suppliers / manufacturers / subcontractors as required.
• Prepare and review datasheets control wiring diagrams and hook-up drawings cable schedule instrument index I/O list loop drawings termination diagrams cause and effect charts & P&IDs.
• Identify potential issues or areas of risk and communicate with Proposals & Estimation Manager.
• Collaborate with other intra-company and other estimators to ensure that estimate are accurate and complete.
• Review and evaluate project tender documents (ITT / ITB) drawings specifications datasheets and project schedules to identify the cost estimation basis.
• Prepare and float inquiries to suppliers manufacturers and subcontractors and review and validate estimates from sub-vendors.
• Prepare detailed bills of quantity and verify material take-offs during the tender stage and support the project team during execution.
• Prepare cost sheets for construction packages for the main contractor.
• Conduct cost comparisons between suppliers and subcontractors and identify key cost-driving factors.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and summaries for instrumentation scope including labor materials equipment subcontractors overheads contingencies and profit margins.
• Contribute to commercial proposals and provide a detailed basis for the related scope of work.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on commercial aspects of the scope and products.
• Prepare and review datasheets control wiring diagrams hook-up drawings cable schedules instrument index I/O list loop drawings termination diagrams cause and effect charts and P&IDs.
• Review tender documents related to instruments DCS ESD RTU SCADA Telecom and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems.
• Contribute to the project execution plan and prepare technical proposal write-ups for the related scope of work.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and clients on instrumentation-related issues.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree (B.E/) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 08 years of experience and 05 years as an Estimation Engineer preferably in the electrical engineering domain.

Additional Information :

  Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics Engineering.
• 812 years of experience in oil & gas with at least 35 years in estimation/tendering.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems and materials.
• Experience in ADNOC or similar Middle East projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs drawings and specifications.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and estimation tools.
• Strong analytical and commercial awareness.

Skills & Professional Requirements:

1. Experience in EPC projects.
2. Knowledge of international standards (IEC ISA API).
3. Familiarity with vendor databases and costing benchmarks.
4. Good negotiation and communication skills.
5. Ability to review and analyze datasheets single-line diagrams specifications and cable schedules.
6. Experience in preparing accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for electrical projects.
7. Excellent skills in preparing cost sheets including direct costs indirect costs temporary facilities etc.
8. Sound knowledge of contract and commercial terms and conditions.
9. Proficiency in conducting cost comparisons and preparing technical and commercial proposals.
10. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle both technical and commercial aspects.
11. Familiarity with ISO documentation requirements and record keeping.
12. Attention to detail and ability to verify material take-off for accuracy.

Attributes & Behaviours:

• Coaches mentors and empowers others to make decisions within established parameters.
• Is a champion and role model for ethical behaviour and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Excellent personality with strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products specifically Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time