Senior ELV Pre-Sales & Design Engineer

Job Description

Roles & ResponsibilitiesDesign and Engineering:Prepare CCTV, ACS system design concepts, device layouts, riser diagrams, schematic diagrams, and system architecture.Perform CCTV storage calculations, bandwidth calculations, camera coverage review, access control door schedule review, controller sizing, power / UPS considerations, and network requirements.Ensure designs are aligned with MOI-SSD requirements, client specifications and project requirements. Pre-Sales and Tender Support:Review RFQs, tender documents, drawings, specifications, and client requirements.Prepare compliant technical and commercial proposals for CCTV, ACS, intrusion detection, intercom, structured cabling, networking, and related ELV systems.Prepare BOQs, cost sheets, supplier comparisons, compliance statements, technical clarifications, and value engineering options.Support the sales team during client meetings, technical discussions, and proposal presentations.Identify technical risks, commercial risks, exclusions, assumptions, and scope gaps before submission.Costing and Estimation:Prepare accurate cost sheets with proper material, labor, installation, testing, commissioning, programming, documentation, and contingency considerations.Validate supplier quotations technically and commercially.Prepare comparison sheets and recommend cost-effective solutions.Maintain standard cost templates, BOQ formats, and estimation records.Take ownership of checking the technical and commercial accuracy of submitted BOQs, cost sheets, and proposal documents before internal approval. Technical Documentation:Prepare technical submittals, material compliance sheets, method statements, system descriptions, and handover-related technical documents when required.Prepare responses to consultant comments, client clarifications, RFIs, and technical queries. Coordination and Support:Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, project teams and management.Support project handover by explaining scope, design basis, cost assumptions, and exclusions.Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during project execution when related to proposed design or system architecture.Keep updated with market solutions, vendor products, pricing trends, and competitor offerings. Required Skills and Experience:Minimum 10 years of ELV/security systems experience, preferably in Qatar.Strong hands-on experience ELV/security system design and estimation capability.Strong understanding of MOI-SSD requirements and approval processes.Excellent Excel skills.Strong knowledge of VMS, NVR/server-storage sizing, camera selection, ACS controllers, readers, structured cabling design and networks.Ability to read and interpret tender drawings, specifications, IFC drawings, and consultant requirements.Strong AutoCAD / Visio / MS Office skills.Good communication skills for client meetings, consultant clarifications, and sales support.Ability to prepare clear technical proposals, compliance statements, and value-engineered alternatives.Experience with major CCTV / ACS brands such as Axis, Hikvision, Avigilon, Milestone, Genetec, Lenel, Honeywell.Desired Candidate ProfileUPDA/MMUP registered engineerExperience with MOI DSA / DIA / inspection processesCertifications: Milestone/Genetec, Avigilon ACC, HikCentral and Lenel ACSStructured cabling design certification is a plusNetworking certifications: CCNAStorage/server knowledge: Dell, HPE, RAID/storage sizing, VMS storage calculation

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