Gulf Contractors Company LLC

Senior Electrical Estimation Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Please read the job description carefully before applying. ❌ DO NOT apply if you do not meet the listed requirements. 📍 Eligibility: Only candidates currently residing in the UAE with the required experience will be considered. Company Description Established in 1988, GCC has earned a reputation for innovation, engineering excellence, and reliability across diverse sectors. Our portfolio features landmark projects in infrastructure, defense, industrial, commercial, leisure, and residential developments. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, we have expanded across the MENA region, recognized for our quality-driven approach and dependable project delivery. Over the decades, GCC has helped shape the UAE's infrastructure, driving national growth and progress. From our first AED 3 million project to an annual turnover exceeding AED 1 billion. Our journey reflects our strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation. Today, GCC stands among the region’s top contractors, delivering projects that define skylines and enrich communities. Role Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimation Engineer specializing in large-scale infrastructure and pumping station projects in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, price analyses, and competitive tender submissions for electrical power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems within water, wastewater, and irrigation pumping facilities, ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi utility authority requirements. Key Responsibilities • Review tender documents, single-line diagrams (SLDs), electrical schematics, cable routing layouts, P&IDs, specifications, and BOQs. • Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical systems in infrastructure and pumping station projects. • Quantify and estimate HV, MV, and LV switchgear, transformers, and Ring Main Units (RMUs). • Estimate Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and soft starters for heavy-duty pumping systems. • Perform quantity take-offs for MV/LV power cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, cable trays, and underground duct banks. • Estimate automation and control systems, including PLCs, RTUs, SCADA integration, instrumentation, and fiber optic networks. • Prepare estimates for earthing and lightning protection systems, standby diesel generators, UPS, and station lighting. • Calculate installation costs, including electrical manpower, cable pulling, termination, testing, and pre-commissioning works. • Obtain and evaluate quotations from approved electrical equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and specialized subcontractors. • Prepare detailed price analyses, cost breakdowns, and competitive tender submissions. • Ensure compliance with TAQA Distribution, TAQA Transmission, TAQA Water Solutions (SWS), ADM, and DMT requirements. • Independently manage electrical estimation activities from initial tender review through final pricing submission. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. • Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical estimation for infrastructure and pumping station projects. • Proven experience in estimating electrical systems for large-scale water, wastewater, and irrigation pumping stations. • Strong technical knowledge of HV/MV/LV distribution systems, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation. • Familiarity with Abu Dhabi utility authority standards, approval procedures, and technical specifications. • Experience preparing BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost analyses, and tender submissions. • Strong knowledge of UAE electrical material market pricing and approved suppliers. • Ability to independently manage complex electrical tenders from initial review to final submission. Skills & Competencies • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and electrical estimation software. • Strong analytical, technical estimation, and cost-control skills. • Excellent ability to interpret electrical drawings, SLDs, schematics, and technical specifications. • Strong supplier coordination and negotiation skills. • Knowledge of Abu Dhabi utility approval workflows and authority requirements. • Ability to work independently and meet strict tender deadlines. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. Work Location: Abu Dhabi, Head Office Application Process: 📩 Interested candidates with relevant electrical estimation experience in infrastructure and pumping station projects are encouraged to apply.Please apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply or send your updated CV to [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical estimation for infrastructure and pumping station projects. Proven experience in estimating electrical systems for large-scale water, wastewater, and irrigation pumping stations. Strong technical knowledge of HV/MV/LV distribution systems, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation. Familiarity with Abu Dhabi utility authority standards, approval procedures, and technical specifications. Experience preparing BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost analyses, and tender submissions. Strong knowledge of UAE electrical material market pricing and approved suppliers. Ability to independently manage complex electrical tenders from initial review to final submission.

Responsibilities

Review tender documents, single-line diagrams (SLDs), electrical schematics, cable routing layouts, P&IDs, specifications, and BOQs. Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical systems in infrastructure and pumping station projects. Quantify and estimate HV, MV, and LV switchgear, transformers, and Ring Main Units (RMUs). Estimate Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and soft starters for heavy-duty pumping systems. Perform quantity take-offs for MV/LV power cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, cable trays, and underground duct banks. Estimate automation and control systems, including PLCs, RTUs, SCADA integration, instrumentation, and fiber optic networks. Prepare estimates for earthing and lightning protection systems, standby diesel generators, UPS, and station lighting. Calculate installation costs, including electrical manpower, cable pulling, termination, testing, and pre-commissioning works. Obtain and evaluate quotations from approved electrical equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and specialized subcontractors. Prepare detailed price analyses, cost breakdowns, and competitive tender submissions. Ensure compliance with TAQA Distribution, TAQA Transmission, TAQA Water Solutions (SWS), ADM, and DMT requirements. Independently manage electrical estimation activities from initial tender review through final pricing submission.

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • electrical estimation software
  • HV/MV/LV distribution systems
  • MCCs (Motor Control Centers)
  • VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
  • PLC
  • SCADA
  • instrumentation
  • switchgear
  • transformers
  • Ring Main Units (RMUs)
  • BOQs
  • quantity take-offs
  • tender submissions

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