Senior E&I Tender Engineer – Water Infrastructure ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
ACCIONA Agua is seeking a Senior E&I Tender Engineer with expertise in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) and SCADA systems to support the tendering process for large-scale desalination and water treatment projects. This role is pivotal in managing the tender phase, from preparing technical submissions to developing cost estimates and ensuring alignment with client requirements and project specifications.
Key Responsibilities: Tendering and Design Management:
Lead the I&C + SCADA design aspects for tendering large-scale desalination and water treatment projects.
Collaborate with bid teams to define technical tender strategies , ensuring design specifications align with client requirements and project goals.
Prepare detailed technical documents, drawings, and schedules as part of tender submissions, including procurement specifications for I&C + SCADA systems.
Develop and present Design & Construction (D&C) cost estimates to support tender proposals, ensuring they are competitive and accurate.
Manage and maintain digital design documentation such as drawing registers, transmittals, and change request documents throughout the tendering phase.
Identify potential technical innovations and propose solutions to enhance the competitiveness of tender bids.
Procurement and Project Coordination:
Collaborate closely with procurement teams to define scoping, specification, and tendering requirements for I&C and SCADA systems.
Lead the coordination of vendor selection and prepare requests for quotations (RFQs) for I&C equipment, ensuring alignment with tender requirements.
Engage with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to clarify technical aspects of the project during the tender phase.
Assist in the preparation of tender service agreements, ensuring all technical and contractual clauses are clearly defined.
Conduct site visits and participate in technical meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of project requirements and align tender strategies accordingly.
Project Delivery Support (Post-Tender):
Upon tender award, collaborate with project teams to ensure a smooth handover from the tender phase to project delivery, ensuring that design specifications are accurately implemented.
Provide technical support during the procurement, construction, and commissioning phases to ensure equipment and processes meet the tender's design specifications.
Resolve non-critical technical issues that arise during the tender and delivery phases by gathering and analyzing relevant information and offering solutions.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
Maintain proactive communication with clients and project partners to ensure clarity on design and technical aspects during the tendering process.
Present tender documents and designs to clients and stakeholders, addressing any questions or concerns.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure continued collaboration and alignment on future projects.
Required Skills and Competencies
Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical tendering or comparable field.
Extensive knowledge of I&C design for desalination and water treatment processes.
Proven experience in preparing technical tender documents, including I&C + SCADA design , specifications, and cost estimates.
Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English, with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
Solid understanding of procurement processes and the ability to liaise with vendors during the tendering phase.
Ability to work both independently and within a team to meet tight deadlines in the tendering process.
Willingness to travel interstate and overseas as required.
Spanish language skills are preferred but not essential.
Preferred Experience: Experience working with digital engineering platforms (e.g., BIM) for tendering and design coordination.
Previous experience in I&C tendering within desalination and water treatment sectors, with a focus on the preparation of cost estimates and technical proposals.
Join ACCIONA and contribute to winning high-profile desalination and water treatment projects through your expertise in I&C design and tendering. Be part of a global leader in sustainability and engineering excellence, shaping the future of water infrastructure.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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