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About the Role

Al-Futtaim is seeking a motivated Saudi National Pre-Sales Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to supporting the sales process by analyzing client and tender requirements to recommend optimal elevator systems. The Pre-Sales Engineer will utilize technical expertise to develop specifications, conduct traffic analyses, and ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations. Success in this position requires a deep understanding of elevator technology, strong communication abilities, and effective collaboration with both sales and engineering departments to deliver customized elevator solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze client and tender requirements, including building type, height, traffic flow, and usage patterns, to recommend appropriate elevator systems such as passenger, freight, and panoramic lifts.
• Perform detailed traffic analysis to determine the optimal number, speed, and capacity of elevators required for specific projects.
• Ensure all proposed elevator solutions comply with local codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop comprehensive technical specifications and accurately input this data into the E-gis system.
• Coordinate the preparation of necessary drawings and layouts based on technical specifications, including details on shaft size, machine room, pit depth, and headroom.
• Request CIF/FOB pricing from the factory and collaborate with internal teams to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Actively support the sales team during meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors, providing technical insights and solutions.
• Clarify technical queries that arise during the bidding stage and provide comprehensive responses to Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and tender documents.
• Thoroughly review tender documents, identify all technical requirements, prepare compliance sheets and deviation lists, and ensure all submissions strictly adhere to project specifications.
• Effectively transfer all finalized technical details to the execution team for project implementation.
• Undertake any other assigned tasks by superiors, which may include responsibilities related to production and shipments.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possession of an Engineering Degree or an equivalent bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, with a preference for experience within the elevator industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software, specifically AutoCAD.
• A valid KSA Driving License.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive problem-solving mindset.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Self-motivation with the capacity to inspire and motivate others.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a Saudi National to join the Al-Futtaim team.