Estimation Engineer ( Infra & Construction)

• Job Description:
• Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design, Estimation & Tendering Engineer capable of independently handling the design, costing, estimation and tendering of Electrical EPC projects .

The candidate should be capable of taking a tender from the initial enquiry/NIT stage through technical study → quantity take-off → design → vendor enquiries → rate analysis → project costing → BOQ pricing → techno-commercial offer → final tender submission .

The position requires a combination of strong electrical engineering knowledge, estimation skills and commercial understanding .

Key Responsibilities

Study NITs, RFQs, tender documents, BOQs, technical specifications, SLDs, layouts and drawings .

Understand the complete electrical scope of work and identify missing items, discrepancies and interface requirements.

Carry out detailed quantity take-offs from tender drawings and specifications.

Prepare and verify BOQs/BOMs for electrical works.

Independently prepare detailed cost estimates for Electrical EPC tenders .

Fill and prepare priced BOQs and price schedules for final tender submission.

Prepare material and labour rate analysis for various electrical activities.

Estimate costs for material, manpower, machinery, tools & tackles, testing & commissioning, transportation, accommodation, site establishment and project overheads.

Obtain budgetary/firm quotations from vendors and OEMs.

Prepare vendor technical and commercial comparison statements .

Maintain an updated database of material, equipment and labour rates.

Coordinate with Procurement and Project teams for current market rates and execution inputs.

Assist Management in arriving at competitive bid pricing, margins and commercial strategy .

Prepare complete techno-commercial offers , including scope, exclusions, assumptions and deviations.

Review tender commercial conditions such as payment terms, retention, LD, BG/PBG, warranty, insurance, taxes and escalation provisions and highlight commercial risks.

Coordinate documentation required for tender eligibility and qualification .

Handle online/e-tender submissions on client, private and government tender portals where applicable.

Ensure complete and accurate tender submission within stipulated deadlines.

Maintain tender tracking/MIS covering Enquiry / Under Estimation / Submitted / Negotiation / Won / Lost status.

Electrical Design Responsibilities

The candidate should have experience in design/sizing of:

HT & LT electrical distribution systems

Transformers

DG sets

HT/LT Panels, PCC, MCC, APFC and DBs

HT/LT power and control cables

Cable trays and cable routing

Earthing & lightning protection systems

Indoor/outdoor lighting systems

UPS, battery and DC systems

Electrical infrastructure and associated systems

Should be capable of preparing/reviewing:

Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)

Load schedules

Cable schedules

Equipment sizing

Cable sizing & voltage-drop calculations

Transformer/DG sizing

Short-circuit requirements

Earthing calculations

Electrical layouts and equipment layouts

Tendering & Bid Management

The candidate should be capable of independently estimating and preparing Electrical Work/EPC tenders for bidding .

Responsibilities shall include tender document review, pre-bid queries, site visits where required, vendor enquiries, costing, BOQ filling, technical submissions, commercial submissions and final bid compilation.

The candidate should also be able to participate in pre-bid meetings, client technical discussions, post-bid clarifications and price negotiations , and prepare revised offers as required.

Project Handover & Cost Control

After award of a project, the engineer shall prepare a proper Estimation-to-Execution handover covering:

Final estimated BOQ and quantities

Budgeted material costs

Budgeted labour/installation costs

Vendor quotations considered

Project assumptions and exclusions

Commercial commitments

Critical tender conditions

The candidate should also support Estimated vs Actual Cost Analysis to improve the accuracy and competitiveness of future bids.

Qualification & Experience

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

Experience: Preferably 3–7 years in Electrical EPC / MEP / Power / Industrial / Infrastructure / Solar projects.

Candidates having prior experience in the Tendering & Estimation Department of an Electrical EPC contractor will be strongly preferred.

Software & Technical Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Advanced MS Excel is important. Knowledge of ETAP or similar electrical design/calculation software will be an added advantage.

The candidate should be particularly strong in Excel for BOQ preparation, rate analysis, project costing, vendor comparison and tender pricing .