Senior Mechanical Estimation Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, hydraulic drawings, mechanical schematics, P&IDs, specifications, and BOQs.
• Estimate mechanical equipment, piping networks, pumping station systems, pumps, surge vessels, penstocks, valves, and motorized actuators.
• Perform take-offs for carbon steel, ductile iron, GRP, and HDPE piping systems.
• Estimate auxiliary systems including cranes, gantry systems, ventilation, and odor-control equipment.
• Calculate installation costs for manpower, heavy lifting, welding, NDT, and hydrostatic testing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier, manufacturer, and subcontractor quotations; prepare price analyses, cost breakdowns, and tender submissions.
• Ensure compliance with TAQA Distribution, TAQA Transmission, TAQA Water Solutions (SWS), ADM, and DMT requirements.
• Manage mechanical estimation from initial tender review to final pricing submission.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least six years of dedicated mechanical estimation experience on infrastructure and pumping station projects.
• Proven experience estimating large-scale water, wastewater, and irrigation pumping stations.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy mechanical equipment, large-diameter piping systems, valves, and process equipment.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi infrastructure authority standards and technical specifications.
• Experience preparing BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost analyses, and tender submissions.
• Strong UAE network of mechanical equipment suppliers and specialized subcontractors; ability to handle complex mechanical tenders independently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and estimation software; strong analytical, estimation, and cost-control skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently and meet strict tender deadlines.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of mechanical drawings, specifications, and P&IDs.
• Vendor coordination and negotiation skills.

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