Junior ELV Estimation Engineer / Autocad Draftsman
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Junior (1–2 years of experience)
Company: Voxtel Smart Security Solutions LLC
Overview
Voxtel Smart Security Solutions LLC is a fast-growing, SIRA-certified security and ELV systems integrator based in Dubai. We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated junior ELV estimation engineer to join our technical tendering and estimation team.
In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, performing quantity take-offs, and preparing accurate, competitive commercial and technical proposals for diverse projects. You will work closely with senior engineering teams and procurement to deliver robust, compliant solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Tender & Drawing Analysis: Thoroughly review tender documents, drawings, schematics, and Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications.
- Quantity Take-offs: Perform accurate estimation and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) generation for various ELV systems.
- Core Systems Coverage: Prepare estimations across key ELV and ICT domains, including the following:
CCTV & ANPR, Access Control Systems, intercoms, Structured Cabling, gate barriers, etc.
- Vendor Coordination: Float inquiries to suppliers and manufacturers, obtain competitive quotes, and perform technical/commercial comparisons.
- Compliance Alignment: Ensure all designs and estimations strictly adhere to local UAE regulatory authorities’ (SIRA/ADMCC/DCD) and telecom service providers’ (Etisalat/du) guidelines.
- Proposal Generation: Assist in compiling comprehensive technical proposals, compliance statements, and commercial BOQs for client submission.
- Data Automation: Maintain and update estimation sheets, pricing databases, and calculation templates using Microsoft Excel & ERP.
- Prepare Shop Drawings – SLDs – As Builts
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or Instrumentation Engineering.
- Experience: 1 to 2 years of proven experience in ELV/ICT estimation or design engineering within the UAE.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of IP networking, fiber optic infrastructure, and CCTV architecture.
- Familiarity with local regulatory standards, specifically SIRA compliance guidelines for security systems.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD for viewing, measuring, and verifying drawing layouts.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight tendering deadlines.
