Electrical Engineer CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Electrical Engineer CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Electrical Engineer with 5 years of experience in power distribution design, testing and site supervision. Skilled in ETAP and AutoCAD with a strong focus on safety and code compliance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Designed low and medium voltage distribution systems for 5 projects.
- Performed load calculations and cable sizing using ETAP and AutoCAD.
- Supervised testing and commissioning of 15 substations and panels.
- Cut energy consumption by 3% through lighting and load optimization.
- Ensured all installations complied with local electrical codes and safety standards.
SKILLS
Power Distribution · AutoCAD Electrical · ETAP · Low & Medium Voltage · Lighting Design · PLC · Testing & Commissioning · Load Calculations · Electrical Codes · Site Supervision
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Electrical Engineer
Experience bullet examples
- Designed low and medium voltage distribution systems for [X] projects.
- Performed load calculations and cable sizing using ETAP and AutoCAD.
- Supervised testing and commissioning of [X] substations and panels.
- Cut energy consumption by [X]% through lighting and load optimization.
- Ensured all installations complied with local electrical codes and safety standards.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Electrical Engineer CV
- Put "Electrical Engineer" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. Power Distribution, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Electrical Engineer CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Electrical Engineers. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Electrical Engineer CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include Power Distribution, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, Low & Medium Voltage, Lighting Design, PLC.
Should a Electrical Engineer CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.