Senior Engineer

Sr. Engineer (Tendering & Estimation)

Department: Design & Engineering
Location: Noida Uttar Pradesh India
Reporting To: D&E Head

To lead and execute techno-commercial tendering BOQ preparation and cost estimation for MW-scale ground-mounted Solar PV plants Rooftop Solar PV plants Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Substation projects up to 220 kV.

• Prepare detailed BOQs for Solar PV BESS and Substation projects based on tender documents and design inputs.
• Perform cost estimation and CAPEX pricing including materials engineering logistics erection testing and commissioning.
• Analyze tender specifications drawings and project scope to identify cost risks and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Design & Engineering team for accurate system sizing SLDs and technical inputs.
• Float RFQs to vendors evaluate techno-commercial offers and finalize cost inputs.
• Develop rate analysis for key components including modules inverters transformers switchgear cables and BESS systems.
• Prepare tender submissions including assumptions exclusions and technical deviations.
• Conduct commercial technical and execution risk analysis.
• Support pre-bid meetings and prepare pre-bid queries and clarifications.
• Benchmark costs with market trends and maintain a cost database.
• Work closely with SCM Project and Finance teams for cost validation and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications statutory requirements and grid codes.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.

Tendering & Cost Estimation

• 90% of tenders submitted within deadlines.
• 5% accuracy between estimated and actual project cost.
• 95% BOQ completeness with minimal post-bid revisions.

Cost Optimization & Competitiveness

• Achieve 510% cost optimization through value engineering.
• Maintain competitive pricing aligned with market benchmarks.
• Identify at least 2 cost-saving opportunities per major bid.

Vendor Management & RFQ Handling

• 95% of RFQs floated and closed within defined timelines.
• Minimum 3 techno-commercially compliant vendor offers per key item.
• Timely completion of vendor techno-commercial evaluations.

Risk Analysis & Bid Quality

• 100% of tenders submitted with documented risk assessments and assumptions.
• Reduction in post-award deviations and cost escalations.
• Maintain a bid conversion ratio of 1015%.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Timely coordination with Engineering SCM and Finance teams.
• Closure of internal queries within 23 working days.
• Smooth handover of awarded projects to the execution team.

• / B.E. / in Electrical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Solar and Substation projects.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Design & Engineering.

• Strong knowledge of Solar PV systems BESS and EHV substations.
• Expertise in BOQ preparation cost estimation and rate analysis.
• Familiarity with technical specifications SLDs and layout drawings.
• Knowledge of market pricing trends for electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in Advanced MS Excel AutoCAD and estimation tools.
• Understanding of contracts tendering procedures and commercial terms.

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Design & Engineering Team
• Business Development / Sales Team
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Project Management Team
• Finance & Commercial Team

• Vendors & OEMs
• Clients / Consultants
• EPC Partners

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