Estimation & Design Engineer – Switchgear

Element MEA; Sharjah; On-site; AED 210,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

Element MEA is seeking an experienced Estimation & Design Engineer to join a UAE-based LV switchgear division. In this role you will manage estimation, costing and technical design of LV switchgear and electrical panels for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across the UAE.

You will review enquiries, prepare technical and commercial estimates, compile BOQs/BOMs, select components, and develop panel SLDs and schematics while coordinating with procurement and project teams to

Qualifications

• 5–7 years UAE experience in LV switchgear estimation and design.
• Experience with MDB, SMDB, FDB, MCC, ATS and APFC panels.
• Read electrical SLDs, schematics and technical specifications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and electrical design software.
• Strong MS Excel skills for estimation and costing.
• UAE experience in switchgear manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, specifications and electrical drawings.
• Prepare technical and commercial estimations for LV switchgear and electrical panels.
• Prepare accurate BOQs, BOMs and material take-offs.
• Select appropriate switchgear components based on project specifications.
• Prepare panel single-line diagrams (SLDs) and electrical schematics.
• Develop panel layouts and assist with detailed engineering/design.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales and project teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Review technical submittals and respond to customer/consultant queries.

Skills

LV switchgear estimation

Electrical panel design

Tender estimation

BOQ/BOM preparation

Electrical SLDs & schematics reading

Excel costing

Education

Electrical Engineering / Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Element is hiring for a client

Our client is a well-established UAE-based electrical trading, distribution and manufacturing company with decades of experience in the electrical industry.

The company has an established LV switchgear manufacturing division, providing customized electrical panels and switchgear solutions for commercial, industrial, infrastructure and project-based applications across the UAE.

About The Role

The client is looking for an experienced Estimation & Design Engineer to manage the estimation, costing and technical design of LV switchgear and electrical panels.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical experience inLV panel design, electrical schematics, BOQ/BOM preparation, tender estimation and switchgear component selection.

Key Product / Panel Experience

The candidate should have experience with some or most of the following:

• MDB – Main Distribution Boards
• SMDB / FDB
• MCC – Motor Control Centres
• ATS Panels
• APFC / Capacitor Bank Panels
• VFD & Soft Starter Panels
• PLC / Control Panels
• Synchronizing Panels
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, tender documents, specifications and electrical drawings.
• Prepare technical and commercial estimations for LV switchgear and electrical panels.
• Prepare accurateBOQs, BOMs and material take-offs.
• Select appropriate switchgear components based on project specifications and requirements.
• Prepare panel single-line diagrams (SLDs)and electrical schematics.
• Develop panel layouts and assist with detailed engineering/design.
• Calculate and prepare costing for ACBs, MCCBs, MCBs, busbars, enclosures, meters, CTs, protection devices and other panel components.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier/component pricing in coordination with the procurement team.
• Prepare competitive quotations while maintaining required project margins.
• Review consultant and client specifications and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, production and project teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Review technical submittals and respond to customer/consultant technical queries.
• Assist the sales team during technical discussions and clarification meetings.
• Identify cost-effective alternatives without compromising technical compliance.
• Maintain estimation records, costing databases and standard pricing information.
  
  

Requirements

• 5–7 years of UAE experiencein LV switchgear estimation and design.
• Strong experience in switchgear/panel manufacturing or electrical contracting.
• Hands-on experience with MDB, SMDB, FDB, MCC, ATS and APFC panels.
• Strong knowledge of ACB, MCCB, MCB, RCCB, contactors, overload relays, busbars, CTs, meters and protection devices.
• Experience preparingBOQ, BOM, costing and technical/commercial quotations.
• Ability to read and understand electrical SLDs, schematics and technical specifications.
• Experience with AutoCAD and preferably electrical design/engineering software.
• Good understanding of IEC standards and LV switchgear requirements.
• Strong MS Excel skills, particularly for estimation and costing.
• Electrical Engineering / Electrical Diploma qualification is preferred.
• UAE experience in switchgear manufacturing is essential.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

We are specifically looking for an engineer who has hands-on experience in estimating and designing LV switchgear panels, rather than a general electrical design or estimation profile.

Candidates currently working with switchgear manufacturers, panel builders, electrical contractors or electrical engineering companies will be strongly preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Should Be Able To Independently Handle

Tender/Enquiry → Technical Review → BOQ/BOM → Component Selection → Costing → Panel Design → Quotation → Technical Clarifications