Senior Engineer (Tendering & Estimation)

Caliberly; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly seeks a Senior Engineer (Tendering & Estimation) to lead techno-commercial tendering for MW-scale solar projects, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation including CAPEX pricing.

You will coordinate with Design, SCM, and Finance to ensure accurate sizing, cost validation, and timely tender submissions, while optimizing costs and risk.

Qualifications

• BOQ preparation experience for Solar/BESS/Substations
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed BOQs for Solar PV, BESS, and Substation projects.
• Perform cost estimation and CAPEX pricing including materials, engineering, logistics, erection, testing, and commissioning.
• Analyze tender specs to identify cost risks and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with Design & Engineering for system sizing, SLDs, and inputs.
• Float RFQs to vendors and evaluate offers.
• Develop rate analysis for modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, cables, and BESS.
• Prepare tender submissions with assumptions and deviations.
• Conduct commercial, technical, and execution risk analysis.
• Support pre-bid meetings and prepare clarifications.
• Maintain a cost database and benchmark costs with market trends.
• Collaborate with SCM, Project, and Finance for cost validation.

Job description

About the job Senior Engineer (Tendering & Estimation)

Job Objective

To lead and execute techno-commercial tendering, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation for MW-scale ground-mounted Solar PV plants, Rooftop Solar PV plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Substation projects up to 220 kV.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed BOQs for Solar PV, BESS, and Substation projects based on tender documents and design inputs.
• Perform cost estimation and CAPEX pricing including materials, engineering, logistics, erection, testing, and commissioning.
• Analyze tender specifications, drawings, and project scope to identify cost risks and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Design & Engineering team for accurate system sizing, SLDs, and technical inputs.
• Float RFQs to vendors, evaluate techno-commercial offers, and finalize cost inputs.
• Develop rate analysis for key components including modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, cables, and BESS systems.
• Prepare tender submissions including assumptions, exclusions, and technical deviations.
• Conduct commercial, technical, and execution risk analysis.
• Support pre-bid meetings and prepare pre-bid queries and clarifications.
• Benchmark costs with market trends and maintain a cost database.
• Work closely with SCM, Project, and Finance teams for cost validation and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, statutory requirements, and grid codes.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• 90% of tenders submitted within deadlines.
• ±5% accuracy between estimated and actual project cost.
• 95% BOQ completeness with minimal post-bid revisions.
• Achieve 5–10% cost optimization through value engineering.
• Maintain competitive pricing aligned with market benchmarks.
• Identify at least 2 cost-saving opportunities per major bid.
• 95% of RFQs floated and closed within defined timelines.
• Minimum 3 techno-commercially compliant vendor offers per key item.
• Timely completion of vendor techno-commercial evaluations.
• 100% of tenders submitted with documented risk assessments and assumptions.
• Reduction in post-award deviations and cost escalations.
• Maintain a bid conversion ratio of 10–15%.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Timely coordination with Engineering, SCM, and Finance teams.
• Closure of internal queries within 2–3 working days.
• Smooth handover of awarded projects to the execution team.

Education

• B.Tech / B.E. / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Solar and Substation projects.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Design & Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Solar PV systems, BESS, and EHV substations.
• Expertise in BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and rate analysis.
• Familiarity with technical specifications, SLDs, and layout drawings.
• Knowledge of market pricing trends for electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in Advanced MS Excel, AutoCAD, and estimation tools.
• Understanding of contracts, tendering procedures, and commercial terms.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.