Project Engineer I - Aftermarket Proposals (UAE Nationals Only)

About the role

The Project Engineer I supports the Aftermarket Proposals team in preparing accurate, well-presented technical and commercial proposals for spare parts, service contracts, HMI upgrades and general system upgrades. The role works closely with customers, sales, engineering and project management teams, and suits an early-career engineer eager to learn in a proposal environment. The position is open only to UAE nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare quotations for spare parts and service agreement proposals outlining scope and pricing
• Collaborate on proposals for HMI upgrades and overall system upgrades, gathering and analysing technical and commercial information
• Communicate with customers, respond to their inquiries and travel occasionally within Middle East countries to support customer meetings
• Work with sales, engineering and project management teams, and with senior proposal engineers to align proposals with company strategy
• Maintain a repository of past proposals and templates, and keep documentation up to date and compliant with company policy
• Conduct market research on competitors' offerings and pricing, and help identify new business opportunities in the aftermarket segment
• Review proposals for accuracy, completeness and presentation, and take part in proposal review meetings and internal kick-off meetings

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering
• 1-2 years of experience in proposal writing, engineering, sales support or a related role
• Familiarity with aftermarket products and services is preferred but not mandatory
• Knowledge of PLCs, control systems (DCS, SCADA, HMI) and turbomachinery (gas and steam turbines, compressors) gained through education, training or self-study; hands-on experience not required
• Ability to read technical documents such as P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists and equipment datasheets

Required skills

• Strong verbal and written communication, organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal management software
• Preferred: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work independently