Estimation Engineer ( Infra & Construction)

Jobitus; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobitus is seeking an experienced Electrical Design, Estimation & Tendering Engineer to independently manage design, costing, estimation and tendering of Electrical EPC projects from enquiry to final bid submission.

The role requires strong electrical engineering knowledge, estimation skills and commercial understanding, with 3–7 years in Electrical EPC/MEP or related fields, and proficiency in AutoCAD and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• 3–7 years experience in Electrical EPC/MEP/Power/Infra/Industrial projects preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Advanced MS Excel; ETAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Study NITs, RFQs, tender documents and BOQs for electrical works.
• Prepare and verify BOQs/BOMs and detailed cost estimates for tenders.
• Prepare techno-commercial offers and final bid submissions.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Project teams for current market rates and execution inputs.
• Handle online/e-tender submissions and tender eligibility documentation.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Tendering

Costing

Bid management

MS Excel (Advanced)

AutoCAD

Vendor coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design, Estimation & Tendering Engineer capable of independently handling the design, costing, estimation and tendering of Electrical EPC projects.

The candidate should be capable of taking a tender from the initial enquiry/NIT stage through technical study → quantity take-off → design → vendor enquiries → rate analysis → project costing → BOQ pricing → techno-commercial offer → final tender submission.

The position requires a combination of strong electrical engineering knowledge, estimation skills and commercial understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Study NITs, RFQs, tender documents, BOQs, technical specifications, SLDs, layouts and drawings.
• Understand the complete electrical scope of work and identify missing items, discrepancies and interface requirements.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs from tender drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and verify BOQs/BOMsfor electrical works.
• Independently prepare detailed cost estimates for Electrical EPC tenders.
• Fill and prepare priced BOQs and price schedulesfor final tender submission.
• Prepare material and labour rate analysisfor various electrical activities.
• Estimate costs for material, manpower, machinery, tools & tackles, testing & commissioning, transportation, accommodation, site establishment and project overheads.
• Obtain budgetary/firm quotations from vendors and OEMs.
• Prepare vendor technical and commercial comparison statements.
• Maintain an updated database of material, equipment and labour rates.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Project teams for current market rates and execution inputs.
• Assist Management in arriving at competitive bid pricing, margins and commercial strategy.
• Prepare complete techno-commercial offers, including scope, exclusions, assumptions and deviations.
• Review tender commercial conditions such as payment terms, retention, LD, BG/PBG, warranty, insurance, taxes and escalation provisions and highlight commercial risks.
• Coordinate documentation required for tender eligibility and qualification.
• Handle online/e-tender submissionson client, private and government tender portals where applicable.
• Ensure complete and accurate tender submission within stipulated deadlines.
• Maintain tender tracking/MIS covering Enquiry / Under Estimation / Submitted / Negotiation / Won / Loststatus.

Electrical Design Responsibilities

The candidate should have experience in design/sizing of:

• HT & LT electrical distribution systems
• Transformers
• DG sets
• HT/LT Panels, PCC, MCC, APFC and DBs
• HT/LT power and control cables
• Cable trays and cable routing
• Earthing & lightning protection systems
• Indoor/outdoor lighting systems
• UPS, battery and DC systems
• Electrical infrastructure and associated systems

Should be capable of preparing/reviewing:

• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Load schedules
• Cable schedules
• Equipment sizing
• Cable sizing & voltage-drop calculations
• Transformer/DG sizing
• Short-circuit requirements
• Earthing calculations
• Electrical layouts and equipment layouts

Tendering & Bid Management

The candidate should be capable of independently estimating and preparing Electrical Work/EPC tenders for bidding.

Responsibilities shall include tender document review, pre-bid queries, site visits where required, vendor enquiries, costing, BOQ filling, technical submissions, commercial submissions and final bid compilation.

The candidate should also be able to participate in pre-bid meetings, client technical discussions, post-bid clarifications and price negotiations, and prepare revised offers as required.

Project Handover & Cost Control

After award of a project, the engineer shall prepare a proper Estimation-to-Execution handovercovering:

• Final estimated BOQ and quantities
• Budgeted material costs
• Budgeted labour/installation costs
• Vendor quotations considered
• Project assumptions and exclusions
• Commercial commitments
• Critical tender conditions

The candidate should also support Estimated vs Actual Cost Analysisto improve the accuracy and competitiveness of future bids.

Qualification & Experience

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

Experience: Preferably3–7 years in Electrical EPC / MEP / Power / Industrial / Infrastructure / Solar projects.

Candidates having prior experience in the Tendering & Estimation Department of an Electrical EPC contractorwill be strongly preferred.

Software & Technical Skills

Proficiency inAutoCAD and Advanced MS Excelis important. Knowledge ofETAP or similar electrical design/calculation softwarewill be an added advantage.

The candidate should be particularly strong in Excel forBOQ preparation, rate analysis, project costing, vendor comparison and tender pricing.