Electrical Tendering Senior Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Tendering Senior Engineer

Company Name: Elsewedy Electric Infrastructure

Job Purpose:

The Electrical Tendering Engineer is responsible for reviewing tender documents, preparing and evaluating electrical technical and commercial proposals, performing quantity take-offs and cost estimations, and coordinating with procurement, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, competitive, and compliant tender submissions for municipal and industrial infrastructure projects, including WTP, STP, WWTP, dry utilities, and pumping stations.

Responsibilities:

• Review tender documents, including Instructions to Tender (ITT), drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements, to analyze prequalification requirements and identify project-specific electrical requirements.
• Assign relevant tendering tasks to Tender Engineers and provide technical guidance throughout the tender preparation process.
• Perform full or partial project breakdowns according to tasks assigned by the Team Leader.
• Prepare and review quantity take-offs for cables, panels, electrical equipment, and other electrical packages.
• Prepare cost estimations and develop technical and commercial proposals for electrical systems and packages.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Department to obtain subcontractors’ and suppliers’ price quotations whenever required.
• Analyze, revise, and provide guidance on price offers received from subcontractors and suppliers, including price breakdowns and commercial comparisons.
• Follow up with Quantity Survey Engineers and provide guidance on the tools and methodologies required for quantity take-offs and cost estimation.
• Prepare and review technical and commercial clarifications submitted to clients and ensure that approved clarifications are properly reflected in the final tender submission.
• Review electrical systems, including MV/LV power distribution networks, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, generators, UPS systems, lighting, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Review and interpret single-line diagrams, load schedules, control philosophies, electrical drawings, and technical specifications.
• Review the integration of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and automation systems within treatment plants and infrastructure projects.
• Participate in vendor evaluation, RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, and techno-commercial negotiations for electrical equipment and systems.
• Ensure that the final direct cost is aligned with project requirements and tender documents, and identify and report any deviations.
• Keep track of project and tender statuses, prepare checklists for assigned duties and tasks, and report relevant updates to the Team Leader.
• Ensure that tender submissions are complete, accurate, and submitted within the required deadlines.
• Assist in handing over project-related papers, calculations, commercial documents, and technical documentation to the Executive Team in case of project award.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, including IEC, IEEE, NEC, and NFPA, as well as relevant local authority requirements.

Job Requirements:

• 2–5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with direct exposure to WTP, STP, WWTP, dry utilities, and pumping stations.
• Proven experience in tendering, estimation, and bid preparation for municipal and/or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience with electrical distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, control panels, VFDs, generators, and UPS systems.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, SCADA, PLC, and automation systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Experience in design review, vendor evaluation, RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, and techno-commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of electrical quantity take-offs, materials costs and quantities, BOQ analysis, and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of international standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, and NFPA, in addition to applicable local authority requirements.
• Strong ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, load schedules, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong communication, analytical, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, records, tender documentation, and project-related reports.

Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Certificates:

Holder of IPMA certificate is preferred.

Relevant professional certifications in project management, engineering, or tendering are considered an advantage.

Language:

Proficient in English, both verbal and written.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.

Advanced MS Excel skills, particularly for BOQ analysis, quantity take-offs, cost sheets, and tender evaluation.

Familiarity with software and tools used for electrical design, estimation, and tender preparation