Pre-sales Engineer

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for ELV & ITS systems, including CCTV, VMS, fiber networks, traffic signals, ITS, access control, structured cabling, and related systems.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Prepare accurate technical and commercial proposals for tenders and client submissions.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain quotations and technical clarifications.
• Prepare comparison sheets, cost breakdowns, and pricing analysis to support management decisions.
• Support budgeting, cost control, value engineering, and financial forecasting for projects.
• Work closely with design, engineering, procurement, and execution teams to ensure proper project understanding.
• Attend technical discussions, clarification meetings, and site visits when required.
• Ensure proposals comply with Saudi standards, client requirements, and project specifications.
• Maintain historical pricing data and previous project records to improve estimation accuracy.
• Assist in identifying risks, exclusions, assumptions, and technical deviations in tender submissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in pre-sales, estimation, or tendering for ELV and/or ITS projects.
• Strong knowledge of ELV & ITS systems such as CCTV, VMS, fiber optic networks, traffic signals, access control, structured cabling, and related low-current systems.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Good knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting, vendor pricing, and proposal preparation.
• Familiarity with Saudi standards, local regulations, and authority requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and related estimation tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tender submission deadlines.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Good knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting, vendor pricing, and proposal preparation.
• Familiarity with Saudi standards, local regulations, and authority requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and related estimation tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tender submission deadlines.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.