E&I Estimation Engineer

Job overview- The Electrical, Instrumentation & Communication (E& I) Estimation Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive techno-commercial estimates for EPC, Brownfield, Greenfield, Maintenance, and Shutdown projects. The role involves reviewing tender documents, preparing material take-offs (MTOs), estimating project costs, evaluating vendor quotations, developing technical and commercial proposals, and coordinating with internal departments and clients to ensure timely submission of compliant bids. TECHNICAL SKILLS Review invitation to bid (ITB), request for quotation (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), scope of work (SOW), specifications, drawings, BOQs, datasheets, and other tender documents. Analyze project requirements, identify technical risks, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial deviations. Prepare detailed material take-offs (MTOs), bill of quantities (BOQs), and quantity verification from engineering drawings and specifications. Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, engineering, construction, testing & commissioning, logistics, and temporary facilities. Prepare accurate man-hour estimates based on project scope and productivity norms. Obtain, review, and evaluate quotations from approved vendors and subcontractors for technical and commercial compliance. Prepare technical proposals, compliance statements, project execution methodology, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial bid documents. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, Vendors, and Clients to resolve technical and commercial queries during bid preparation. Prepare technical clarification requests (TQs) and review client responses for incorporation into estimates. Ensure estimates comply with client specifications, international standards, and company procedures. Maintain estimating databases, productivity norms, historical cost records, and vendor pricing information. Support post-bid clarifications, negotiations, value engineering initiatives, and handover to project execution teams. Electrical Power Distribution MCCs, Switchgear & Transformers UPS, Battery Chargers & DC Systems. Lighting, Small Power & Earthing Systems Lightning Protection Systems Instrumentation & Field Devices. Control Valves & Analyzers Fire & Gas Detection Systems. DCS, SIS, PLC, RTU & SCADA Systems Industrial Communication & Telecom Systems Fiber Optic Networks (FOC). OTN / DWDM Communication Systems, CCTV, Access Control & PAGA Systems Structured Cabling & Data Networks. Cable Tray, Conduit & Cable Installation Systems. Saudi Aramco Standards/ SABIC Standards SEC Standards IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, NFPA and applicable international codes Brownfield and Greenfield EPC projects. Material Take-Off (MTO) preparation BOQ development. Cost estimation methodologies Productivity and man-hour estimation Vendor and subcontractor evaluation. Microsoft Office (Advanced) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commercial and contractual awareness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Effective planning and organizational skills. Attention to detail and accuracy Teamwork and stakeholder coordination Negotiation and vendor management skills Self-motivated with a proactive approach

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 4 years of experience Review invitation to bid (ITB), request for quotation (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), scope of work (SOW), specifications, drawings, BOQs, datasheets, and other tender documents. Analyze project requirements, identify technical risks, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial deviations. Prepare detailed material take-offs (MTOs), bill of quantities (BOQs), and quantity verification from engineering drawings and specifications. Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, engineering, construction, testing & commissioning, logistics, and temporary facilities. Prepare accurate man-hour estimates based on project scope and productivity norms. Obtain, review, and evaluate quotations from approved vendors and subcontractors for technical and commercial compliance. Prepare technical proposals, compliance statements, project execution methodology, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial bid documents. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, Vendors, and Clients to resolve technical and commercial queries during bid preparation. Prepare technical clarification requests (TQs) and review client responses for incorporation into estimates. Ensure estimates comply with client specifications, international standards, and company procedures. Maintain estimating databases, productivity norms, historical cost records, and vendor pricing information. Support post-bid clarifications, negotiations, value engineering initiatives, and handover to project execution teams. Electrical Power Distribution MCCs, Switchgear & Transformers UPS, Battery Chargers & DC Systems. Lighting, Small Power & Earthing Systems Lightning Protection Systems Instrumentation & Field Devices. Control Valves & Analyzers Fire & Gas Detection Systems. DCS, SIS, PLC, RTU & SCADA Systems Industrial Communication & Telecom Systems Fiber Optic Networks (FOC). OTN / DWDM Communication Systems, CCTV, Access Control & PAGA Systems Structured Cabling & Data Networks. Cable Tray, Conduit & Cable Installation Systems. Saudi Aramco Standards/ SABIC Standards SEC Standards IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, NFPA and applicable international codes Brownfield and Greenfield EPC projects. Material Take-Off (MTO) preparation BOQ development. Cost estimation methodologies Productivity and man-hour estimation Vendor and subcontractor evaluation. Microsoft Office (Advanced) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commercial and contractual awareness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Effective planning and organizational skills. Attention to detail and accuracy Teamwork and stakeholder coordination Negotiation and vendor management skills Self-motivated with a proactive approach