Bidding Engineer
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Role Overview
The Bidding Engineer is responsible for preparing and submitting competitive, compliant, and technically sound proposals for data center operations, maintenance, and managed services.
This role requires a balanced capability across technical engineering analysis and commercial bid preparation, ensuring alignment with client requirements, operational feasibility, and profitability targets.
Technical Evaluation
- Analyze data center infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, and ELV systems
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to define scope and requirements
- Assess system capacity, redundancy, and maintainability in line with Uptime standards
- Identify risks and constraints in live, mission-critical environments
Commercial and Bid Preparation
- Prepare detailed cost estimates covering manpower, materials, and subcontractor services
- Develop pricing models for maintenance and operations contracts
- Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals
- Ensure submissions are complete, accurate, and delivered within deadlines
Operations and Maintenance Alignment
- Align bid inputs with real-world maintenance strategies and operational requirements
- Incorporate planned and corrective maintenance approaches into proposals
- Ensure compliance with HSE, permit-to-work, and safety procedure
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
Must-Have Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in integrated data center maintenance and operations within mission-critical environments
- Expertise in data center electrical systems: UPS, battery systems, generators, MV/LV switchgear, ATS/STS, and power distribution
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems: chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, valves, and thermal management
- Demonstrated proficiency with ELV and monitoring systems including BMS, EPMS, DCIM, fire detection/suppression, access control, and CCTV
- Hands-on experience with planned and corrective maintenance, risk assessment, and MOP execution
- Understanding of Uptime Institute Tier concepts including redundancy, fault tolerance, and maintainability principles
- Knowledge of change management, risk control, and incident response in live environments
- Experience preparing operational reports, maintaining maintenance logs and change records, and supporting audit activities
- Proven ability to enforce HSE requirements and apply safe working practices, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout processes
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with diverse stakeholders during maintenance and incident response
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects
- Experience with ERP or bidding software (such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems)
- Familiarity with local regulations and permit processes in the UAE
- Certification in Project Management or a related field
Core Competencies
- Technical and commercial problem-solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy in bid preparation
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
- Structured and process-driven approach to work
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