Senior Electrical Tender Lead - Bid Strategy & Estimation

Proteinea; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation provided

Social, Life and Medical Insurance

Job summary

Proteinea in Coffeyville, KS is seeking a Senior Electrical Tender Engineer to lead technical and commercial tender preparation for electrical and infrastructure projects. You will develop competitive bids and manage tender activities to secure project awards.

The role requires 5–8 years in electrical tendering, strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. You will collaborate with Design, Procurement, Planning, and Project teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in electrical tendering, estimation, or proposals.
• Experience in industrial, infrastructure, EPC, or contracting projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, power distribution, lighting, low-current systems, and electrical equipment.
• Excellent understanding of BOQs, quantity take-offs, specifications, drawings, and cost estimation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; estimation/tendering software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and analysis of tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for electrical works, including materials, equipment, labor, and subcontractors.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and ensure accurate, competitive, and commercially optimized pricing.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Planning, and Project teams to develop complete technical and commercial proposals.
• Lead technical clarifications, value engineering, and post-tender negotiations with clients and consultants.
• Identify tender risks, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial opportunities before submission.
• Prepare and finalize tender submissions in accordance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain and update cost databases, market rates, and historical project data to improve estimation accuracy.
• Review awarded projects against estimated vs. actual costs and incorporate lessons learned into future tenders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Junior Tender/Estimation Engineers.

Skills

Tendering

Electrical estimation

Cost estimation

BOQ analysis

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Estimation software

Job description

Proteinea in Coffeyville, KS is seeking a Senior Electrical Tender Engineer to lead technical and commercial tender preparation for electrical and infrastructure projects. You will develop competitive bids and manage tender activities to secure project awards.

The role requires 5–8 years in electrical tendering, strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. You will collaborate with Design, Procurement, Planning, and Project teams, and mentor junior engineers.