Estimation & Design Engineer – Switchgear

Element Search; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Search is partnering with a UAE-based electrical business to recruit an Estimation & Design Engineer for LV switchgear and electrical panels. You will lead estimation, costing and technical design, including SLDs, panel layouts and BOM/BOQ preparation.

The role demands hands-on experience in LV switchgear, switchgear components, and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with IEC LV switchgear standards. UAE exposure is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years UAE experience in LV switchgear estimation and design.
• Experience with MDB/SMDB/FDB, MCC, ATS and APFC panels.
• Knowledge of ACB, MCCB, MCB, RCCB and protection devices.
• Ability to read electrical SLDs and schematics.
• Experience with AutoCAD and electrical design software.
• Strong MS Excel skills for estimation and costing.

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 specs.
• Prepare panel single-line diagrams (SLDs) and electrical schematics.
• Develop panel layouts and assist with detailed engineering/design.
• Calculate and prepare costing for ACb, MCCB, MCB, busbars, enclosures and meters.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier pricing with procurement.
• Prepare competitive quotations maintaining project margins.
• Review consultant and client specs for standards compliance.

Skills

Estimating

LV switchgear design

Electrical schematics

Tender estimation

BOQ/BOM preparation

Education

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Electrical design software

Job description

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