Cost Engineer E&I

WorldEmp India Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance benefits

Upskilling programs

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

WorldEmp India Private Limited is looking for a skilled Cost Engineer (E&I) with over 5 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation estimation for industrial projects. The candidate will prepare cost estimates, quotations, and determine required materials and labor hours.

Join a growing team in Pune or Bangalore that values diversity and offers competitive compensation along with excellent medical benefits. The company fosters an informal, solution-oriented environment with opportunities for upskilling and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation estimation.
• Proven experience in industrial environments, utilities, or project-based technical services.
• Good experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for E&I-related industrial projects.
• Request, compare, and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with engineering and project management teams.

Skills

MS Office

Calculations

Quotations

MS Excel

IEC 60364

Estimation and quotation software

Job description

Job Summary

• WE are seeking a skilled Cost Engineer (E&I) with 5+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation estimation within industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in preparing cost calculations, material take-offs, and quotations based on technical drawings and specifications.


• Relevant experience in a technical estimation, costing, or engineering role within electrical and instrumentation disciplines. Proven experience within industrial environments, utilities, installation technology, or project- based technical services. Good experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and scope documents. Expertise in requesting and comparing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Experience in project preparation and coordination with engineering, execution, and project management teams. Preferably familiar with applicable standards, safety requirements, and practical project execution conditions.

Technical Skills

• MS Office – Required


• Calculations – Required


• Quotations – Required


• MS Excel – Required


• IEC 60364 (NEN-EN 50110-1 Dutch version of IEC 60634) – Required


• Estimation and quotation software – Desired

What Will You Do?

• As a Cost Engineer you are part of a team working in an informal and solution-oriented environment. You’ll:


• Prepare cost estimates for E&I-related industrial projects.


• Determine required materials, components, labour hours, and potential subcontracting scope.


• Prepare customer quotations based on technical input, site information, scope documents, or engineering documentation.


• Analyze inquiries, drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.


• Request, compare, and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.


• Coordinate with engineering, project management, purchasing, and execution teams regarding technical and commercial feasibility.


• Identify risks, deviations, uncertainties, and optimization opportunities in requests and scope.


• Contribute to proper project preparation and smooth handover to execution teams.


• Consider safety, feasibility, standards, and project risks while preparing estimates.


• Support technical documentation, work preparation, or quotation substantiation when needed.

About Us

• WorldEmp was founded in 2014 and is headquartered near Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We offer subject matter experts in finance, engineering, IT, data, and other domains the opportunity to work with growing organizations in Europe, primarily in the Netherlands.


• The Indian operations of our Dutch company, WorldEmp India Pvt. Ltd., with excellence centres in Pune and Bangalore, are growing rapidly. The airy offices set up according to the latest European standards and are spread across various parts of the city. While we continuously strive to improve, we have recently been awarded a Great Place to Work certification.


• Competitive compensation as per market standards


• Comprehensive medical insurance benefits including parental coverage


• A flat structure that fosters autonomy and innovation


• Upskilling programs to support your growth


• Join us to thrive in a workplace where your success matters


• At WorldEmp India, we celebrate individuality and embrace diversity. Our inclusive culture fosters respect, equality and belongingness ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Together, we thrive through unity in diversity.