Proposal Engineer - Electrical & E-House Solutions
Careers International · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Staffing and Recruiting · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Proposal Engineer will prepare competitive project estimates and technical proposals for electrical power distribution and modular E-House solutions. They will coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure accurate pricing, technical compliance, and timely submission of bids.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and possess over 15 years of experience in estimation and tendering for large-scale electrical projects. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and deep technical knowledge of MV/LV systems and modular building solutions are required.
Full description
We are looking for a senior-level professional with extensive experience in Electrical Power Distribution Systems and E-House solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong techno-commercial background in project estimation, technical support, and sales for large-scale electrical projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing project estimates, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely and competitive proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in pre-tender meetings, site visits,
and bid/no-bid analyses.
- Review RFQ documents, raise technical queries,
and provide solutions as required.
- Prepare competitive proposals for Transformers,
NGR, RMU, Busduct, MV Panels, MV VFD, MV Soft Starters, LV Panels, AC/DC UPS, Explosion Proof Panels, and fully containerized or modular E-House solutions.
- Coordinate with design, production, supply
chain, project management, and order management teams for smooth workflow and competitive proposal submission.
- Validate terms and conditions (commercial,
technical, legal, pricing) in all offers.
- Prepare spare lists, commissioning spares,
training cost, and installation supervision cost.
- Conduct technical evaluation of supplier and
subcontractor quotations.
- Standardize costing tools and techno-commercial
offer templates.
- Monitor and analyse tender outcomes for
continuous improvement.
- Maintain the Quality Management System for
estimation processes.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to estimation
team members.
Requirements
Key Projects Handled:
- Modular buildings, ducted HVAC, and fire suppression systems
for Oil & Gas, Water Treatment Plants, Sewage Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations, Shopping Malls, Residential & Commercial Buildings, and Villas.
- High-value projects for clients such as DNO (Iraq), PDO
(Oman), ADNOC (UAE), OQ Exploration & Production (Oman), Chevron (Iraq), ZADCO (UAE), Dragon Oil, and Kuwait Energy (Iraq).
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of E-House, Container, and
Modular Building solutions.
- Expertise in Electrical Power Distribution
Systems (MV & LV), HVAC, Fire Alarm & Suppression systems.
- Ability to manage end-to-end estimation and
proposal processes.
- Strong supplier contacts and vendor management
skills.
- Excellent techno-commercial knowledge and
negotiation skills.
- Team management and operational excellence.
- Market price analysis and value engineering.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Technical Knowledge & Software Skills:
· MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· AutoCAD
Key Highlights / Achievements:
- Over 15 years of experience in estimation,
proposal, and tendering within UAE and international projects.
- Successfully estimated and awarded several
high-value prestigious projects.
- Trained at OEM manufacturing units
(Eaton-Netherlands) and experienced with products from Schneider, Eaton, ABB, and Siemens.
- Developed standardized costing tools reducing
preparation time by 75%.
