LV Switchgear Design & Estimation Specialist

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

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.