Estimation & Design Engineer Switchgear

Element; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Element is seeking an experienced Estimation & Design Engineer in the UAE to lead costing and technical design for LV switchgear and electrical panels. You will handle BOQ/BOM, tender estimation, component selection, and SLD/schematic preparation.

The role requires hands-on experience with MDB/SMDB/FDB/MCC/MCCB, ACBs, MCBs, meters and protection devices, plus strong Excel skills and AutoCAD familiarity. UAE experience in switchgear manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of UAE experience in LV switchgear estimation and design.

Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, tender documents, specifications and electrical drawings.

Skills

Estimating

Design engineering

AutoCAD

Electrical SLDs

BOQ & BOM

MS Excel

IEC standards

Panel design

Tender documentation

Education

Electrical Diploma

Tools

Electrical design software

Pricing/ costing tools

Job description

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 in LV 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 accurate BOQs 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 submittments 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 experience in 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 preparing BOQ, 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 CandidateWe 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 ReviewBOQ/BOMComponent SelectionCostingPanel DesignQuotationTechnical Clarifications