ob Description
Junior Presales Engineer – Datacenter Solutions
Company: Madarek Group – Datacenter & Infrastructure Solutions
Location: Baghdad (office-based with site visits)
Experience Level: 1–2 years
Reporting To: Presales Manager / Technical Head
Salary Range: IQD 1,000,000 – 1,250,000 (based on experience & evaluation)
Job Purpose
The Junior Presales Engineer supports the sales and technical teams by assisting in solution design, preparing technical proposals, developing BOQs and cost estimations, and participating in client discussions for datacenter and IT infrastructure projects. This role focuses on learning, execution accuracy, and building strong presales fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Presales & Technical Support
Assist in preparing technical proposals for:
Datacenter physical infrastructure (UPS, cooling systems, racks, containment, power distribution, fire suppression, monitoring systems)
Structured cabling and low-current systems (CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm)
Support solution design under the supervision of senior engineers.
Review client RFQs/RFPs and help translate requirements into compliant technical responses.
Participate in site surveys and assist in preparing survey reports.
2. Costing & BOQ Preparation
Assist in preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
Support cost estimation and vendor price comparisons.
Coordinate with suppliers to collect technical datasheets and preliminary pricing.
Ensure consistency between technical scope and commercial offers
3. Vendor & Product Coordination
Maintain updated knowledge of approved vendors and products.
Collect, organize, and maintain technical documents (datasheets, drawings, compliance sheets).
Support preparation of vendor compliance matrices and technical submittals.
4. Sales & Customer Interaction
Attend customer meetings alongside sales or senior presales engineers.
Support clarification of technical questions during bidding and negotiation phases.
Assist in preparing technical presentations and justifications for customers.
5. Documentation & Standards Compliance
Maintain proposal templates, technical libraries, and document version control.
Ensure documentation complies with company standards and industry best practices.
Support alignment with standards and guidelines such as:
Uptime Institute (basic awareness)
TIA-942 / BICSI (basic awareness)
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Telecommunications / Networks
Or a related engineering discipline
Minimum GPA: 3.0 / 4.0
Experience
1–2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
Presales, design, or technical support
Datacenter, IT infrastructure, or MEP systems (preferred, not mandatory)
Technical Skills (Required)
Basic understanding of:
Datacenter power and cooling concepts
UPS systems, precision cooling, racks, and containment
Ability to read and understand:
Technical specifications
Datasheets
Basic Single-Line Diagrams (SLD)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic AutoCAD knowledge (preferred, not mandatory)
Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
Strong attention to detail
Organized and structured working style
Willingness to learn and accept technical feedback
Good communication skills (English required; Arabic is an advantage)
Ability to work under deadlines
Team-oriented with a professional attitude
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accuracy of technical proposals
Timely submission of offers
BOQ and costing error rate
Responsiveness to sales and technical team requests
Continuous improvement in technical competence
How to Apply
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to:
📧 naba.saad@madarekinfra.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the first-round interview.