Electrical Estimation Engineer - Oil & Gas/EPC Projects

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for ADNOC-compliant oil & gas projects. The role requires detailed MTOs, vendor coordination, and comprehensive techno-commercial proposals in line with ADNOC standards and international codes.

The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years in electrical estimation within Oil & Gas/EPC, strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, and proficiency with Excel, Candy or CCS tools to support bid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of electrical estimation experience in Oil & Gas/EPC industries.
• Mandatory ADNOC project experience (onshore/offshore).

Responsibilities

• Tendering, estimation, and review of ITT docs, drawings, specs and BOQs.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs (MTO) for all electrical components.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates including materials, manpower, equipment and subcontracting.
• Develop cost build-ups, rate analysis and pricing strategies.
• Ensure ADNOC standards and international codes compliance (IEC, NEC, IEEE).
• Identify scope gaps, deviations and risks during tender stage; prepare clarifications.
• Coordinate with procurement for budgetary and firm pricing.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimization.
• Prepare technical and commercial submissions and supporting documents.
• Support post-bid clarifications and negotiations; assist handover to execution.

Skills

MV/LV power systems

Substations

Transformers

Switchgear

Cable routing

Lighting

Earthing

Hazardous area installations

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Candy

CCS

Job description

Job Purpose

To prepare accurate competitive and compliant cost estimates for electrical scope in Oil Gas projects particularly for projects executed under Abu Dhabi National Oil Company standards. The role involves detailed analysis of tender documents quantity take-offs vendor coordination and preparation of techno-commercial proposals Possesses in-depth knowledge of electrical systems including MV LV distribution substations transformers switchgear cable routing lighting earthing and hazardous area installations in compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes IEC NEC IEEE.

Key Responsibilities

Tendering Estimation Review and analyze ITT Invitation to Tender documents drawings specifications and BOQsPerform detailed quantity take-offs MTO for all electrical components Prepare comprehensive cost estimates including materials manpower equipment and subcontracting Develop cost build-ups rate analysis and pricing strategies Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards project specifications and international codes Technical Commercial Evaluation Identify scope gaps deviations and risks during tender stage Prepare technical clarifications and queries TQs Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations and prepare comparative statements Coordinate with procurement for budgetary and firm pricing Contribute to value engineering and cost optimization Proposal Preparation Prepare technical and commercial submissions in line with client requirements Compile supporting documents such as method statements exclusions and assumptions Participate in bid review meetings and management presentations Assist in post-bid clarifications and negotiations Coordination Planning Liaise with multidisciplinary teams Mechanical I C Civil for integrated estimation Coordinate with project procurement and engineering departments Support project handover to execution team with detailed cost breakdown Compliance Standards Ensure adherence to ADNOC guidelines HSE requirements and QA QC standards Apply relevant international standards IEC IEEE NEC in estimation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 5–10 years of experience in electrical estimation within Oil & Gas / EPC industry Mandatory experience in ADNOC projects (onshore/offshore)

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of: MV/LV power distribution systems Substations, transformers, switchgear (GIS/AIS) Cable sizing , Cable routing, tray/ladder systems, and containment Lighting (industrial & hazardous area) Earthing & lightning protection systems UPS, battery systems, and power backup solutions Familiarity with hazardous area classification (Zone 0, 1, 2) Proficiency in estimation tools (Excel, Candy, CCS, or equivalent)

Behavioral Competencies

Strong analytical and cost evaluation skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work under tight tender deadlines Effective communication and coordination skills Commercial awareness and negotiation capability

Key Deliverables

Accurate and competitive cost estimates Timely submission of techno-commercial proposals Clear identification of risks, exclusions, and assumptions Well-documented cost breakdowns and supporting calculations

Preferred Experience

Experience in brownfield projects, shutdowns, and live plant modifications Exposure to EPC contractors working with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Previous involvement in large-scale Oil & Gas infrastructure projects