Proposal Engineer - Electrical & E-House Solutions

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International is seeking a senior-level professional in Dubai with extensive experience in Electrical Power Distribution Systems and E-House solutions. The role requires a strong tech-commercial background in project estimation, technical support, and sales for large-scale electrical projects. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing estimation processes. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 15 years of relevant experience are essential. The ideal candidate will also possess strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in estimation, proposal, and tendering within UAE and international projects.
• Strong supplier contacts and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage end-to-end estimation and proposal processes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-tender meetings and bid analyses.
• Review RFQ documents and provide solutions.
• Prepare competitive proposals for various electrical systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams for workflow.
• Validate terms and conditions in all offers.

Skills

Electrical Power Distribution Systems

E-House solutions

Project estimation

Technical support

Sales for large-scale electrical projects

Team management

Market price analysis

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for a senior-level professional with extensive experience in Electrical Power Distribution Systems and E‑House solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong techno‑commercial background in project estimation, technical support, and sales for large‑scale electrical projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing project estimates, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely and competitive proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in pre‑tender meetings, site visits, and bid/no‑bid analyses.
• Review RFQ documents, raise technical queries, and provide solutions as required.
• Prepare competitive proposals for Transformers, NGR, RMU, Busduct, MV Panels, MV VFD, MV Soft Starters, LV Panels, AC/DC UPS, Explosion Proof Panels, and fully containerised or modular E‑House solutions.
• Coordinate with design, production, supply chain, project management, and order management teams for smooth workflow and competitive proposal submission.
• Validate terms and conditions (commercial, technical, legal, pricing) in all offers.
• Prepare spare lists, commissioning spares, training cost, and installation supervision cost.
• Conduct technical evaluation of supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Standardise costing tools and techno‑commercial offer templates.
• Monitor and analyse tender outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Maintain the Quality Management System for estimation processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to estimation team members.

Key Projects Handled

• Modular buildings, ducted HVAC, and fire suppression systems for Oil & Gas, Water Treatment Plants, Sewage Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations, Shopping Malls, Residential & Commercial Buildings, and Villas.
• High‑value projects for clients such as DNO (Iraq), PDO (Oman), ADNOC (UAE), OQ Exploration & Production (Oman), Chevron (Iraq), ZADCO (UAE), Dragon Oil, and Kuwait Energy (Iraq).

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of E‑House, Container, and Modular Building solutions.
• Expertise in Electrical Power Distribution Systems (MV & LV), HVAC, Fire Alarm & Suppression systems.
• Ability to manage end‑to‑end estimation and proposal processes.
• Strong supplier contacts and vendor management skills.
• Excellent techno‑commercial knowledge and negotiation skills.
• Team management and operational excellence.
• Market price analysis and value engineering.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Technical Knowledge & Software Skills

• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• AutoCAD

Key Highlights / Achievements

• Over 15 years of experience in estimation, proposal, and tendering within UAE and international projects.
• Successfully estimated and awarded several high‑value prestigious projects.
• Trained at OEM manufacturing units (Eaton‑Netherlands) and experienced with products from Schneider, Eaton, ABB, and Siemens.
• Developed standardised costing tools reducing preparation time by 75%.