106250 - Costing Engineer

Job Overview

The Costing Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and commercially sound cost estimates for EPC piping projects. This role supports the Costing & Design Department by analyzing project requirements, interpreting technical drawings, preparing BOQs, and developing pricing aligned with company costing methodologies and SAP-based processes. The position works closely with Engineering, Sales, Logistics, and Proposal teams to ensure technically and commercially optimized project quotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Certification or coursework in Cost Engineering, Project Management, or EPC is an advantage.
• 1–4 years of experience in cost estimation, costing engineering, or proposal engineering.
• Experience in piping systems such as GRP, GRE, GRV, steel, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Exposure to EPC project environments within oil & gas, water, desalination, or petrochemical sectors.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.
• Ability to read AutoCAD drawings, piping isometrics, P&IDs, and extract accurate BOQ quantities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost modeling, BOQ preparation, and rate database management.
• Good understanding of piping materials, pressure classes, stiffness standards, and jointing methods.
• Familiarity with SAP SD/MM modules or equivalent ERP costing systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate results within tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong coordination and teamwork abilities across Engineering, Sales, Logistics, and Finance functions.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling pricing and commercial information.