Estimation & Sales Support Engineer – Lighting

Afaq Al Khaleej Engineering Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a candidate for a role focused on preparing lighting quotations and providing technical support. The ideal applicant will hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Lighting Design and have 2–3 years of experience in the estimation and sales support fields. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in estimation and sales support within the lighting or electrical industry.
• Strong understanding of lighting products, controls, and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed lighting quotations and technical submittals according to requirements.
• Analyse tender documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with the sales team for technical support during sales phases.

Skills

Lighting product knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Lighting Design

Job description

The Role

• Prepare detailed lighting quotations and technical submittals based on project specifications and client requirements.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and BOQs to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with the sales team to provide technical support during pre‑sales and post‑sales phases.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain pricing, product data, and lead times.
• Assist in value engineering proposals to optimize cost and performance.
• Maintain and update estimation tools, databases, and product libraries.
• Support project handover documentation and coordinate with internal teams for smooth execution.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide technical clarifications when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Lighting Design, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in estimation and sales support within the lighting or electrical industry.
• Strong understanding of lighting products, controls, and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

About the company

Afaq Al Khaleej Engineering Resources LLC was established in 1996 in Abu Dhabi, with offices now spread across UAE. Also falling under AFAQs umbrella are fully owned companies in the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and India. Over a period of more than 2 decades, we have gained respectable recognition as a ONE STOP provider of products and services to power utilities around the UAE and beyond. This is complemented by our successful prequalification with a majority of Power, Water, Oil and Gas, Telecom Utilities and Ministries, Government and Semi‑Government Autonomous Authorities that have endorsed us as a quality provider of resources and services in the industry. This success is further strengthened with the support of our global supply chain partners and manufacturers.