At Al Ghandi Electrical & Automation, our greatest asset is our people. Since 1976, we have proudly served the GCC region as a premier distributor of world-renowned industrial automation and low-voltage electrical solutions. Representing top-tier global brands like Rittal, Rockwell Automation, and Eaton, we have powered landmark regional infrastructure projects including the Dubai Metro, Expo 2020, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. We offer dynamic career paths in technical engineering, digital commerce, B2B sales, switchgear assembly, etc. If you are a driven professional looking to innovate within a rapidly expanding industrial market, we invite you to build your career and future with us.
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Estimation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in preparing technical and commercial proposals for Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Industrial Automation projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in analyzing tender requirements, preparing competitive cost estimates, and supporting the successful delivery of turnkey electrical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, specifications, single-line diagrams (SLDs), control schematics, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Prepare accurate technical and commercial cost estimates for LV switchgear and automation systems.
- Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), perform quantity take-offs, and prepare detailed quotations.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure accurate pricing and technical compliance.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare complete tender submissions within project deadlines.
- Identify project risks and propose value engineering and cost optimization solutions.
- Provide technical support during client meetings, bid clarifications, and contract negotiations.
- Maintain and update estimation databases and historical cost records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in estimation of LV Switchgear and Industrial Automation projects.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Main Distribution Boards (MDB)
- Sub Main Distribution Boards (SMDB)
- Final Distribution Boards (FDB)
- Motor Control Centers (MCC)
- Power Factor Correction (PFC) Panels
- Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Panels
- Synchronizing Panels
- PLC Control Panels
- VFD Panels
- SCADA and Industrial Automation Systems
- Familiarity with IEC 61439-1&2 and other applicable international standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and electrical estimation software.
- Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Schneider Electric, Eaton, Socomec or similar platforms.
- Experience in commercial, industrial, utility, infrastructure, or oil & gas projects.
- UAE experience is an advantage.
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Engineer specializing in Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Industrial Automation. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing LV switchgear systems and automation control panels, ensuring compliance with international standards, customer specifications, and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCC), Power Control Centers (PCC), Distribution Boards (MDB/SMDB/FDB), PLC Control Panels, VFD Panels, and Automation Systems for Oil & Gas, Water, and Wastewater projects.
- Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), General Arrangement (GA) drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, termination drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Develop electrical and automation designs in compliance with client specifications, project requirements, and international standards (IEC 61439, IEC 60947, IEC 60204, and relevant ADNOC standards).
- Design control and automation systems for pumps, blowers, dosing systems, filtration units, RO plants, lift stations, and process equipment used in STP, WTP, and WWTP facilities.
- Select suitable electrical components, protection devices, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, relays, and communication equipment based on project requirements.
- Coordinate with process, instrumentation, mechanical, civil, procurement, and project teams to ensure integrated and efficient system design.
- Review client specifications, technical datasheets, and vendor documents, ensuring full compliance with project requirements.
- Perform busbar sizing, cable sizing, protection coordination, voltage drop calculations, and panel thermal calculations.
- Prepare technical submittals, material approvals, and engineering documentation for client review.
- Provide engineering support during manufacturing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and project handover.
- Resolve technical issues during panel fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Ensure all designs comply with ADNOC engineering standards, HSE requirements, and applicable local authority regulations.
- Support project execution teams with design modifications, engineering change requests, and site technical clarifications.
- Maintain design documentation, revision control, and engineering records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor junior design engineers and provide technical guidance to improve engineering quality and productivity.
Preferred Project Experience
- ADNOC Onshore and Offshore Facilities
- Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
- Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
- Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)
- Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants
- Pumping Stations and Lift Stations
- Desalination Plants
- Industrial Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
- Oil & Gas Processing Facilities
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Switchgear Workshop Supervisor to oversee the assembly, wiring, testing, and quality control of Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Automation Panels. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily workshop operations for LV switchgear and automation panel production.
- Lead, train, and motivate workshop technicians and electricians.
- Plan and allocate manpower to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
- Ensure assembly, wiring, and testing are carried out according to approved drawings and specifications.
- Monitor quality standards and ensure compliance with IEC and relevant electrical standards.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to resolve technical and production issues.
- Maintain workshop safety, housekeeping, and equipment in accordance with HSE requirements.
- Conduct inspections, testing, and final quality checks before dispatch.
- Prepare daily progress reports and maintain production records.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and productivity enhancement.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5–8 yearsof experience in LV switchgear manufacturing or panel building.
- At least 5 yearsof supervisory experience in a workshop environment.
- Strong knowledge of LV switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, control panels, PLC panels, and automation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, GA drawings, and wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with IEC standards, quality procedures, and electrical testing methods.
- Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with leading switchgear brands such as Schneider Electric, Eaton, Rittal, Socomec or similar LV switchgear systems
- Knowledge of PLC systems, VFDs, and industrial automation.
- HSE certification is an advantage.
Location: Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 5–6 years
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Role Overview
Al Ghandi Electrical & Automation LLC is looking for an experienced Sales Engineer – Electrical Products to manage and develop business across the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain regions. The candidate should have strong technical and sales experience in Schneider Electric products, along with a good understanding of the UAE electrical market.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop sales opportunities across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
- Promote Schneider Electric products to contractors, consultants, panel builders, system integrators and end users.
- Identify new customers and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable technical solutions.
- Prepare quotations, technical proposals and commercial offers.
- Follow up on enquiries, tenders, quotations, orders and payments.
- Conduct regular customer visits and achieve assigned sales targets.
- Coordinate with internal sales support, procurement, logistics and technical teams.
- Monitor competitor activities, market trends and upcoming projects.
- Maintain accurate sales reports, opportunity pipelines and customer records.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- 5–6 years of relevant sales experience in the UAE electrical industry.
- Strong experience with Schneider Electric products.
- Good knowledge of LV electrical distribution products, including circuit breakers, contactors, relays, distribution boards and related solutions.
- Established customer network in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain is preferred.
- Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to prepare technical-commercial proposals and independently manage customer accounts.
- Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
- Willingness to travel regularly within Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
Candidate Assessment
Product knowledge alone will not be sufficient for this position. The strongest candidates will have an active customer network in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, a proven sales record and the ability to convert technical requirements into commercially suitable solutions.
Candidates may send their CV to careers@alghandielectrical.com with the subject line:
Application for Senior Sales Engineer – Rockwell Automation
Department: Automation
Location: United Arab Emirates
Experience: 8–10 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Purpose
The Senior Sales Engineer will be responsible for developing and growing sales of Rockwell Automation products and integrated industrial automation solutions. The role requires strong technical knowledge, consultative selling capability and the ability to build long-term relationships with end users, system integrators, OEMs and industrial customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote Rockwell Automation products, systems and solutions across relevant industrial sectors.
- Identify new business opportunities and develop long-term relationships with end users, system integrators, OEMs and consultants.
- Understand customer applications and recommend appropriate automation architectures and solution packages.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals in coordination with internal engineering, estimation and product teams.
- Generate enquiries, maintain an active opportunity pipeline and achieve assigned sales and gross-margin targets.
- Conduct customer meetings, technical presentations, product demonstrations and solution discussions.
- Support customer requirements involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, variable frequency drives, industrial networking, safety and control systems.
- Coordinate with principals, technical teams and customers throughout the complete sales cycle, from opportunity identification to order closure.
- Monitor market developments, competitor activity, upcoming projects and customer investment plans.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts, visit reports, opportunity records and customer information in the company’s reporting systems.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation or a related engineering discipline.
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in industrial automation sales and business development.
- Strong experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, ABB or comparable industrial automation platforms.
- Proven experience in solution-based and project-based selling within the UAE or GCC market is preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of industrial automation architectures, variable frequency drives, motion control, safety systems and industrial communication networks.
- Ability to understand customer specifications, single-line diagrams, control philosophies and basic system architectures.
- Familiarity with Rockwell Automation software and control platforms is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong technical sales, business development and account-management capability.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and customer-engagement skills.
- Ability to independently manage customer accounts, priorities and sales targets.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop technically suitable, commercially competitive solutions.
- Proficiency in preparing proposals, sales forecasts and management reports.
- Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
Preferred Industry Exposure
Oil and gas, water and wastewater, manufacturing, food and beverage, utilities, infrastructure, system integration, machine automation and other process or discrete industries.
Performance Expectations
- Achieve agreed sales, gross-margin and customer-development targets.
- Build a healthy and accurately reported sales pipeline.
- Increase market penetration for Rockwell Automation and related solution offerings.
- Develop sustainable customer relationships and support repeat business.
Application
Candidates may send their CV to careers@alghandielectrical.com with the subject line:
Application for Senior Sales Engineer – Rockwell Automation
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Function: Sales & Business Development - Industrial Automation
Sector Focus: Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical and Process Industries
Experience: 10–12 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
The Sales Manager will lead business development for the Industrial Automation portfolio across
Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. The role requires a strong combination of commercial leadership,
automation-domain understanding and established relationships within the Oil & Gas ecosystem,
including ADNOC Group companies, EPC contractors, consultants, OEMs, system integrators and
industrial end users.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Abu Dhabi sales strategy for industrial automation, control,
instrumentation and related solutions, aligned with agreed revenue, margin and market-
development objectives. - Build, manage and expand strategic relationships with ADNOC Group entities and their
ecosystem of approved contractors, suppliers, EPCs, consultants, OEMs and system integrators. - Identify upcoming onshore and offshore projects, modernization programmes, brownfield
opportunities, shutdown requirements and lifecycle-support needs at an early stage. - Own the opportunity pipeline from account planning and qualification through proposal,
negotiation, order closure and handover; maintain accurate forecasts and clear next-action
plans. - Lead senior-level customer meetings, technical-commercial presentations, solution discussions,
site visits and negotiations for complex and high-value opportunities. - Guide the preparation and review of technical and commercial proposals, tender submissions,
clarifications, deviations, pricing strategies and contractual risk inputs in coordination with
internal teams and partners. - Provide direction and coaching to sales personnel, coordinate territory and account coverage,
and establish disciplined review of activities, pipeline quality and target achievement. - Work closely with engineering, proposals, projects, procurement, service and finance teams to
ensure commercially sound solutions and effective post-order execution. - Develop long-term customer and channel partnerships, strengthen principal/vendor
engagement, and position the company as a trusted automation solutions provider. - Monitor competitor activity, market trends, project investments and customer technology
roadmaps; translate findings into account and growth initiatives.
Solutions and Market Focus
- Industrial automation and control systems, including PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI platforms.
- Instrumentation, process control, drives, motion control, industrial networking and integrated
control architectures. - Oil & Gas, petrochemical, energy, utilities and process-industry applications across onshore and
offshore facilities. - Solution selling to end users, EPCs, contractors, consultants, OEMs and system integrators.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, Automation Engineering
or a closely related engineering discipline. - 10-12 years of relevant sales and business-development experience in industrial automation,
with substantial exposure to Oil & Gas or process industries. - Strong knowledge of the UAE industrial market, with demonstrated experience developing
business in Abu Dhabi. - Established understanding of ADNOC Group's project and contractor ecosystem; existing
market relationships will be highly valued. - Demonstrated experience managing complex solution-sales cycles, major accounts, tenders,
negotiations, forecasts and revenue targets. - Sufficient technical depth to engage credibly with customer engineering, operations,
maintenance and procurement stakeholders.
Core Competencies
- Strategic account development and consultative solution selling.
- Commercial judgement, negotiation and margin discipline.
- Leadership, coaching, stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
- Pipeline governance, forecasting, prioritization and results orientation.
- Clear executive communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Attributes
- Prior experience with vendor registrations, prequalification processes and tender requirements
relevant to major Abu Dhabi industrial customers. - Working knowledge of CRM and structured opportunity-management practices.
- Valid UAE driving licence and readiness for regular customer meetings and site visits across Abu
Dhabi and the UAE.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV to careers@alghandiea.com with the relevant
position title in the subject line- Application for Sales Manager Abu Dhabi
Company website: www.alghandiea.com
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Function: Sales & Business Development - Industrial Automation
Sector Focus: Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical and Process Industries
Experience: 5–6 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
The Sales Engineer will develop industrial automation business across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE
by combining hands-on technical understanding with a consultative sales approach. The role will
engage customers, understand applications and specifications, recommend suitable architectures
and products, and convert project requirements into technically compliant and commercially
competitive proposals
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities within Oil & Gas, energy, petrochemical and process-
industry accounts in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE - Build and maintain relationships with end users, ADNOC Group stakeholders and ecosystem
companies, EPC contractors, consultants, OEMs, system integrators and industrial suppliers. - Conduct customer meetings, site visits, technical presentations, product demonstrations and
application discussions to understand operational and project requirements. - Review customer enquiries, specifications, drawings, control narratives, I/O requirements and
tender documents to define the technical scope and solution approach. - Select suitable automation components and architectures; prepare or coordinate bills of
materials, technical compliance statements, proposals, data sheets, clarifications and
commercial offers. - Support solution sizing and integration discussions involving controllers, supervisory systems,
operator interfaces, drives, instrumentation and industrial communication networks. - Identify upcoming greenfield, brownfield, retrofit and modernization opportunities, maintain an
accurate pipeline, and follow each opportunity through technical approval and commercial
closure. - Coordinate with engineering, proposals, projects, procurement, service, vendors and channel
partners to deliver complete and competitive solutions. - Respond to customer technical queries, participate in bid clarifications and negotiations, and
ensure commitments are clearly documented before order handover. - Achieve assigned sales targets while building long-term customer relationships and expanding
the company's industrial automation presence in Abu Dhabi.
Solutions and Market Focus
- PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI systems, including basic system architecture, application fit and
integration requirements. - Instrumentation and process control, including signals, measurement applications, control
loops and interface requirements. - Variable-frequency drives, motion control, motor-control applications and industrial networking
protocols/topologies. - Control panels, communication interfaces, remote I/O, cybersecurity-aware industrial
connectivity and system integration concepts. - Oil & Gas and process-industry applications in onshore and offshore environments, including
project and maintenance requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, Automation Engineering
or a closely related engineering discipline. - 5-6 years of relevant technical-sales, application-sales or solutions-sales experience in industrial
automation. - Strong technical knowledge of industrial automation products and systems, with the ability to
understand specifications and recommend appropriate solutions. - Experience supporting Oil & Gas, petrochemical, energy or other process-industry customers
and projects. - Good understanding of the UAE industrial market; exposure to Abu Dhabi customers and the
ADNOC ecosystem will be highly valued. - Ability to develop technical and commercial proposals and communicate effectively with
engineering, procurement, operations and maintenance stakeholders.
Core Competencies
- Application understanding, technical problem-solving and solution configuration.
- Consultative selling, opportunity development and disciplined follow-up.
- Clear technical writing, presentation and customer communication.
- Commercial awareness, attention to scope and responsiveness to deadlines.
- Teamwork across sales, engineering, projects, service and vendor organizations.
Preferred Attributes
- Familiarity with tendering, technical compliance documentation, vendor data requirements and
project submittals. - Working knowledge of CRM and structured opportunity-management practices.
- Valid UAE driving licence and readiness for frequent customer meetings and site visits across
Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV to careers@alghandiea.com with the relevant
position title in the subject line- Application for Sales Engineer Abu Dhabi
Company website: www.alghandiea.com
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 10 years in switchgear and UAE Market
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Industry Focus: Switchgear manufacturing, projects, and electrical distribution
Role Overview
The Procurement Engineer - Switchgear is responsible for the end-to-end sourcing and procurement of components, materials, and services required for switchgear projects and production. The role ensures that technically compliant materials are obtained at the right cost, quality, and lead time while maintaining reliable supplier relationships, procurement controls, and accurate documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Review bills of materials, bills of quantities, drawings, project specifications, approved makes, and delivery schedules with engineering, estimation, production, and project teams.
- Issue requests for quotation to approved and potential suppliers, obtain complete offers, and ensure quotations meet technical, commercial, and delivery requirements.
- Source switchgear components and materials such as breakers, contactors, relays, protection and metering devices, control products, busbar or copper items, enclosures, wiring accessories, and production consumables.
- Prepare detailed technical and commercial comparison statements, verify deviations, and recommend suppliers based on total value, compliance, reliability, and project risk.
- Negotiate prices, discounts, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, freight, and other commercial conditions in line with delegated authority and project budgets.
- Create purchase orders in the ERP system, obtain approvals, maintain complete records, track open orders, and expedite critical or long-lead items in coordination with logistics and stores.
- Develop qualified supplier relationships, evaluate performance, identify alternative sources, and reduce dependency on single-source items where practicable.
- Resolve shortages, damaged or non-conforming materials, invoice discrepancies, returns, warranty claims, and supplier corrective actions.
- Support inventory planning by aligning purchases with confirmed demand, available stock, lead times, and consumption patterns while avoiding unnecessary overstock.
- Maintain procurement reports covering spend, cost savings, purchase-price variance, open commitments, delivery status, supplier performance, and material risks.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with approved procedures, technical requirements, contractual obligations, ethical standards, and applicable quality controls.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) or an equivalent recognized electrical engineering qualification.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in switchgear procurement, sourcing, or material planning, preferably within a switchgear manufacturing or panel-building environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of LV switchgear components, specifications, approved makes, product equivalencies, and common manufacturing materials.
- Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, bills of materials, bills of quantities, technical data sheets, and project specifications.
- Strong knowledge of supplier evaluation, cost analysis, commercial negotiations, payment terms, warranties, logistics, Incoterms, and landed-cost considerations.
- Familiarity with UAE or GCC supplier markets and established relationships with major switchgear component manufacturers and distributors are preferred.
- Proficiency in ERP or procurement systems and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard business documentation.
- Clear written and spoken English is required; additional regional languages are an advantage.
Core Competencies
- Technical procurement and supplier-market knowledge.
- Cost analysis, negotiation, and commercial judgment.
- Planning, prioritization, and proactive expediting.
- Attention to detail and strong document control.
- Supplier relationship management and problem-solving.
- Cross-functional coordination, accountability, and professional integrity.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5 years in switchgear sales, UAE Market
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Industry Focus: Northern Emirates
Role Overview
The Switchgear Sales Engineer is responsible for developing profitable business for switchgear products and solutions, managing customer relationships, identifying project opportunities, and coordinating accurate technical and commercial offers. The role requires sound switchgear knowledge, strong field-sales capability, and the ability to work closely with estimation, design, procurement, project, and finance teams from enquiry through order completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve agreed revenue, gross-margin, and new-business targets for switchgear products and solutions.
- Identify and develop opportunities with consultants, contractors, panel builders, system integrators, OEMs, distributors, and industrial or commercial end users.
- Build strong relationships with existing accounts while prospecting for new customers and projects across the UAE; established exposure in the Northern Emirates is preferred.
- Understand customer requirements, tender specifications, single-line diagrams, bills of quantities, and project schedules, and recommend technically suitable solutions.
- Coordinate with estimation and engineering teams to prepare accurate quotations, compliance statements, technical submittals, and techno-commercial proposals within the required timeline.
- Conduct customer visits, product presentations, technical discussions, and follow-up meetings to improve product acceptance and opportunity conversion.
- Manage the complete enquiry pipeline, maintain accurate customer and opportunity records, submit forecasts, and regularly report sales activity, risks, and expected closures.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within approved limits, secure orders, and ensure a clear handover to the execution and supply teams.
- Follow order progress, coordinate with internal departments on delivery and documentation, support collection of outstanding payments, and help resolve customer concerns.
- Monitor competitors, pricing trends, product demand, and upcoming projects, and share actionable market intelligence with management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) or an equivalent recognized electrical engineering qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in switchgear sales, preferably in the UAE or wider GCC market.
- Experience and an established customer network in the Northern Emirates are preferred.
- Practical knowledge of LV switchboards and associated products, including distribution boards, MCCs, ATS or changeover systems, circuit breakers, protection devices, metering, control components, and related accessories.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documents.
- Working knowledge of quotation preparation, tendering, pricing, contract terms, project follow-up, and sales forecasting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM or ERP systems; clear written and spoken English is required, while additional regional languages are an advantage.
Core Competencies
- Technical selling and solution orientation.
- Customer relationship management and business development.
- Commercial awareness, negotiation, and closing ability.
- Clear communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination.
- Target ownership, disciplined follow-up, and accurate reporting.
- Professional integrity and commitment to company policies and safety requirements.
Department: Industrial Automation
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5–6 years
ROLE OVERVIEW
Al Ghandi Electrical & Automation is seeking a technically strong Estimation Engineer with deep expertise in Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley products. The role is responsible for developing accurate automation architectures, bills of quantities, cost estimates and technical proposals based on customer requirements. Only candidates with proven Rockwell Automation portfolio knowledge and solid technical estimation capability will be considered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review customer enquiries, tender specifications, drawings, I/O lists and bills of quantities to determine technical requirements.
- Develop suitable Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley system architectures and product selections for industrial automation applications.
- Prepare accurate bills of quantities covering controllers, I/O, HMI, software, drives, communication and associated accessories.
- Select and size ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800, PanelView, FactoryTalk Optix, FactoryTalk View, Studio 5000 and PowerFlex drive solutions.
- Verify product compatibility, system capacity, software licensing, lifecycle status and required accessories before quotation.
- Obtain pricing, availability and lead-time inputs and prepare complete cost estimates in coordination with relevant teams and suppliers.
- Develop compliant technical proposals, datasheet submissions, clarifications, exclusions and deviation statements.
- Identify technically acceptable alternatives and value-engineering opportunities without compromising customer requirements.
- Support the Sales Team during technical discussions, bid reviews, customer clarifications and commercial proposal preparation.
- Maintain accurate enquiry records, quotation revisions, cost sheets and supporting estimation documentation.
- Coordinate with sales, project, procurement and engineering teams to ensure clear handover of awarded orders.
- Ensure all estimates comply with customer specifications, company procedures and applicable commercial approval requirements.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong hands-on knowledge of the Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley product portfolio.
- Detailed product-selection knowledge of ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800, PanelView, FactoryTalk Optix, FactoryTalk View, Studio 5000 and PowerFlex drives.
- Ability to interpret control philosophies, system architectures, electrical drawings, I/O lists, datasheets and tender specifications.
- Proven capability in developing automation architectures, selecting hardware and software, and preparing detailed bills of quantities.
- Strong understanding of controller, I/O, HMI, drive, communication and software-licensing requirements.
- Experience in cost estimation, price analysis, margin calculations, quotation revisions and proposal preparation.
- Ability to identify compliance requirements, technical deviations, exclusions and commercial risks.
- Proficiency in preparing professional technical offers, comparison sheets and supporting estimation documentation.
- Good understanding of distributor and system-integrator estimation, procurement and project-handover workflows.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- BE/B.Tech degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–6 years of relevant industrial experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on capability in industrial automation product selection, technical estimation and proposal preparation.
- Prior experience in a similar distributor setup or a reputed system-integration company is essential.
- Proven experience estimating solutions based on the Rockwell Automation portfolio is mandatory.
- Rockwell Automation certification or relevant manufacturer training would be an advantage.
- UAE experience and a valid UAE driving licence would be preferred.
KEY SKILLS
- Rockwell Automation product selection
- Cost estimation and proposal development
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Architecture and bill-of-quantity preparation
- Technical compliance and risk review
- Coordination with sales and project teams
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may submit their CVs to Careers@alghandiea.com
Email subject line: Estimation Engineer_Automation
Department: Industrial Automation
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5–6 years
ROLE OVERVIEW
Al Ghandi Electrical & Automation is seeking a Rockwell Automation Network Engineer to serve as the lead technical resource for the delivery of industrial network services and solutions. The role will enable customers to leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and realize the Connected Enterprise through industrial network and virtualization assessments, designs and implementations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the technical delivery of industrial network services and solutions for process and discrete manufacturing customers.
- Work directly with customers to understand operational requirements, conduct site surveys and define suitable network solutions.
- Perform industrial network assessments covering architecture, performance, availability, asset visibility and lifecycle risks.
- Conduct vulnerability discovery surveys and document identified assets, exposures, configuration gaps and recommended actions.
- Develop machine-level network designs, including topology, segmentation, addressing, redundancy and secure connectivity requirements.
- Design, configure, commission and troubleshoot managed switches, industrial Ethernet networks and associated infrastructure.
- Assess, design and support virtualization solutions for industrial applications and server environments.
- Enable secure IIoT connectivity and data exchange between operational technology and enterprise systems.
- Prepare network diagrams, asset inventories, assessment reports, configuration records and implementation documentation.
- Execute testing, commissioning and performance validation for new or upgraded industrial networks.
- Support the Sales Team with solution selection, technical proposals, bills of quantities and cost estimation.
- Follow applicable cybersecurity, site-safety, customer and company requirements throughout service delivery.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge of Rockwell Automation industrial networking solutions; experience with Stratix and EtherNet/IP is desirable.
- Hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, NAT, routing, switching, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, NTP, multicast, QoS and network redundancy.
- Proven capability in industrial network assessment, architecture design, configuration, commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of IIoT architectures, edge connectivity and secure integration between OT and enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of OT cybersecurity concepts, including segmentation, zones and conduits, industrial firewalls, secure remote access and vulnerability management.
- Experience with virtualization platforms and virtualized industrial application environments.
- Ability to use network monitoring, packet-analysis, asset-discovery and diagnostic tools.
- Ability to prepare network drawings, technical reports, implementation plans, proposals and bills of quantities.
- Understanding of industrial protocols, manufacturing operations and business-critical network availability requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- BE/B.Tech degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer, Network, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–6 years of relevant industrial experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on capability in digital networking, IIoT and OT cybersecurity.
- Previous experience delivering industrial network services directly at customer sites is essential.
- Rockwell Automation network certification or relevant manufacturer certification would be preferred.
- UAE experience and a valid UAE driving licence would be preferred.
KEY SKILLS
- Industrial network design and troubleshooting
- Customer-facing technical leadership
- Independent on-site working capability
- IIoT and OT cybersecurity knowledge
- Assessment and technical documentation
- Coordination with sales and project teams
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may submit their CVs to Careers@alghandiea.com
Email subject line: Network Engineer
Department: Industrial Automation
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 7–8 years
ROLE OVERVIEW
Al Ghandi Electrical & Automation is seeking a highly skilled Technical Support Engineer with strong hands-on experience in industrial automation. Expertise in Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) PLCs, software and variable-frequency drives is highly desirable. The role provides on-site services for process and discrete manufacturing customers and supports the Sales Team with technical matters and proposal estimation when required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide on-site technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance and commissioning services for industrial automation systems.
- Evaluate customers’ installed Rockwell Automation hardware, software and industrial network infrastructure.
- Conduct Installed Base Evaluations (IBE) and document equipment condition, lifecycle status, criticality and obsolescence risks.
- Perform start-up, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of low-voltage AC drives.
- Diagnose faults involving PLCs, I/O systems, HMIs, industrial software, communication networks and drive systems.
- Review customers’ storeroom inventory and recommend suitable spare parts and stock-optimization measures.
- Assess automation-system safety compliance and identify opportunities for operational and system improvements.
- Prepare technical service reports, assessment findings and recommended corrective actions.
- Support the Sales Team with product selection, technical proposals, bills of quantities and cost estimation.
- Participate in customer meetings, site surveys and technical discussions, and coordinate with customers, sales engineers, project teams and technology partners.
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to customer maintenance and engineering teams.
- Follow applicable site safety procedures, company policies and industry standards.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLC and automation platforms.
- Experience in PLC programming, fault diagnosis, system commissioning and industrial automation software.
- Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems, industrial communication networks and I/O systems.
- Practical capability in configuring, commissioning and troubleshooting low-voltage variable-frequency drives.
- Ability to evaluate installed automation assets and identify lifecycle or obsolescence risks.
- Understanding of process and discrete manufacturing applications.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, control schematics and technical specifications.
- Experience in preparing technical proposals, service estimates and bills of quantities.
- Familiarity with industrial safety practices and automation-system compliance requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- BE/B.Tech degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7–8 years of relevant industrial experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on capability in automation-system troubleshooting, commissioning and technical services.
- Previous experience supporting industrial customers at their sites is essential.
- Rockwell Automation certifications or relevant manufacturer training would be an advantage.
- UAE experience and a valid UAE driving licence would be preferred.
KEY SKILLS
- Troubleshooting and analytical ability
- Proposal estimation and documentation
- Independent on-site working capability
- Customer-focused technical communication
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Coordination with sales and project teams
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may submit their CVs to Careers@alghandiea.com
Email subject line: Technical Support Engineer
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