Costing Engineer- Electrical Panels / MEP

Grace Electrical & Contractors; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Electrical & Contractors in India is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimation professional to drive costings for LT/HT panels and MEP works. You will prepare detailed estimates, tender costing, and BOQs from SLDs and drawings, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with about 14 years of costing experience, hands-on with Insta CAD and AutoCAD, strong Excel skills, and proven vendor negotiation abilities for

Qualifications

• Diploma or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 14 years of experience in electrical panel/MEP costing and estimation.
• Hands-on with Insta CAD and AutoCAD for costing and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for LT/HT electrical panels and MEP works.
• Prepare tender costing and bids with competitive pricing.
• Create detailed BOQs and material take-offs from SLDs.
• Review SLDs for panel requirements and busbar sizing.
• Collaborate with design engineers and vendors for cost optimization.
• Support sales with cost breakdowns and technical docs.
• Maintain costing database and ensure compliance with regs.
• Assist in basic panel/layout review using AutoCAD.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Tender costing

MEP costing

Cost analysis

Vendor negotiation

Education

Diploma/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Insta CAD

AutoCAD

MS Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for LT/HT electrical panels and MEP works, ensuring pricing aligns with project specifications.
• Prepare tender costing and MEP costing for bids/tenders, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing.
• Review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) to determine panel requirements, breaker ratings, busbar sizing, and component selection.
• Prepare detailed BOQs and material take-offs from SLDs and technical drawings for accurate estimation and procurement planning.
• Use Insta CAD / costing software to generate quotations and cost breakdowns.
• Collaborate with design engineers to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors for competitive pricing, negotiate procurement rates, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Support sales and project teams with cost breakdowns, quotation reports, and technical documentation.
• Maintain and update a costing database to streamline future estimations.
• Ensure all costing work complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Assist in basic panel/layout design review using AutoCAD as needed.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 14 years of experience in electrical panel costing, tender costing, MEP costing, or estimation.
• Hands‑on experience with Insta CAD (or similar costing/estimation software) and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of LT panels, switchgear, busbar design, and wiring layouts.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced) for cost analysis and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and technical drawings.
• Good vendor negotiation and communication skills.