Oilfield Fabrication Estimation & Design Engineer

Aj Al Asmawi Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aj Al Asmawi Group seeks a Fabrication Estimation & Design Engineer for oil field equipment manufacturing. The role centers on precise cost estimation, detailed design input, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and project teams.

You will review project specs, perform quantity take-offs, manage vendor quotes, and support bids with robust cost breakdowns while adhering to ASME/API standards and integrated management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in cost estimation for steel fabrication.
• Experience with pipe spools, pressure vessels and process equipment.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods, materials and industry standards.
• ASME; API; AWS D1.1 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, drawings, and documents to understand requirements and scope.
• Utilise cost estimation software, historical data, and benchmarks to estimate materials, labor, equipment and other resources.
• Perform quantity take-offs for materials and labor from drawings and specs.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate prices with vendors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns including material, labor, equipment, overheads and contingencies.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for costs.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Assist in bids and proposals with accurate estimates and supporting docs.
• Maintain records of estimates and assumptions through the project lifecycle.
• Monitor costs against budgets and report variances to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and cost factors to improve estimation processes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fabrication knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cost estimation software

Job description

Aj Al Asmawi Group seeks a Fabrication Estimation & Design Engineer for oil field equipment manufacturing. The role centers on precise cost estimation, detailed design input, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and project teams.

You will review project specs, perform quantity take-offs, manage vendor quotes, and support bids with robust cost breakdowns while adhering to ASME/API standards and integrated management systems.