5 Tips to Writing a Standout Electrical Engineer CV

An electrical engineer CV is important when you are applying for an electrical engineering position. Writing an effective CV that displays your skills, professional experience can help you draw the attention of a recruiter. You can create an effective CV by organising the content of each section. In this article, we explain the sections to include in your CV, tips that can make your CV stand out and samples to help you create your CV.

What to include in an electrical engineer CV

An excellent electrical engineer CV emphasises the individual's strong points and proficiency in the industry. The details should also be neatly organised. You can achieve this by including specific details in your CV, include the following:

1. Header

This information helps the hiring manager contact you. It helps the company to schedule an interview, and it contains at least two different ways to contact you. In the header, you write your name, address, phone number and professional email address.

Example:

Ben Wilchester

23 Fleet Road, London

benwilchester@email.co.uk

07777 654321

2. A professional summary

This is also called the personal statement. It includes a brief description of your experience, relevant skills and career goals. It's an excellent opportunity to make a positive first impression on a recruiter.

Example: Professional electrical engineer with close to 10 years of experience in design and construction electrical installations. Critical thinker with good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to finding the best potential solution. Proficient in a wide variety of engineering software and design techniques.

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3. Previous work experience

This part of the CV shows that your relevant professional experience qualifies you for the position. Start with your recent job experience to older ones. It often includes details about the company you worked for, previous positions and the amount of time you worked for that company.

4. Education

This section contains details about your educational background that qualifies you for the job. It helps the employer to see the depth of the educational status you have attained. List out the relevant courses you have taken, degrees you have earned and the institutions you attended in descending order.

5. Relevant skills

This section contains a list of skills that suits the job requirements. It often allows you to impress the hiring manager positively. An electrical engineering CV often includes the following skills:

• data collection and analysis

• preparation and execution of operational plans

• electrical equipment maintenance

• problem-solving skills

• critical thinking skills

• organisational skills

6. Certification

This section of your CV is for writing out relevant certification from workshops or conferences. You can include the dates you attended these workshops. You may also add the role you played during the workshop.

Example: Certification of participation in the Fleet road survey workshop (2014)

7. Additional sections

At the end of your CV, you can include other sections that display your achievements in your field. You can add your awards, hobbies, interest and relevant conference pertinent to the job description. For new graduates, you can add your GPA.

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How to write an electrical engineering CV

These five steps can make your electrical engineering CV stand out:

1. Do your research

To research the job details, start by reading the job description and note any keyword or skills the hiring manager or recruiter wants to see. This helps you understand the best approach to take when filling out relevant information for the job. More research can allow you to display yourself as an ideal candidate for the job and help you to choose relevant skills related to the job.

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2. Prepare your information for the various sections in your CV

Writing out the details you need in your CV can help you save time. It allows you to reduce errors in your CV. It also helps you decide how to arrange them without forgetting to write out essential skills in your CV.

To do this, write out the following information correctly in a notebook:

• your contact information (phone numbers, email address, home address)

• your full name

• professional summary

• previous professional experience

• educational history

• relevant skills

3. Select a suitable CV template and type

Picking an appropriate CV template gives you an advantage as an ideal candidate for the job. It helps you organise your CV and makes it accessible. It also helps your prospective employers notice your strong points as an electrical engineer and as a reliable candidate for the job.

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4. Fill out your CV correctly

To create a positive impression as a good candidate for the job, you can create an error-free CV. It involves reducing spelling errors, punctuation errors and misinformation in your CV. Carefully type out the information you have written down and save it in the appropriate format.

5. Review your CV

Before submitting your CV, scan one more time for errors. A colleague, friend or someone experienced can help you with this process. Make the necessary corrections and submit your CV.

Electrical engineer CV template

You can apply this template when creating your electrical engineering CV:

[Your full name and titles]
[Your address]
[Your phone number]
[Your email address]

Professional summary

• [Keep your personal statements original, concise and readable]

• [Include a brief paragraph to explain why you're fit for the job]

Previous work experience
[Name of most recent position]
[Name of company of employment]
[Start date - end date of employment]
[Brief description of job roles and achievements]

• [Job descriptions are brief and written in active voice]

Education
[Type of degree]
[Name of school]
[Date of attendance]

Skills and certifications

• [Make use of bullet points to list your skills]

• [List out the names of your certifications and the organisations that provided the certification]

Awards

• [List out the awards that are relevant to the position in the job description]

Membership

• [List out relevant membership and positions if any]

Interests

• [List interests that are relevant to the job description]

Electrical engineer CV example

Below is an electrical engineering CV you can use as inspiration when writing yours:

Benita Brown
2 Peachfield Road, Chaldon Herring
DT2 6GW
benitabrown@email.co.uk
07700 654321

Professional summary

A dedicated, professional electrical engineer with about 20 years of experience in industrial and construction electrical installations. Demonstrated team leadership abilities in the promotion to project team lead with capabilities to train new employees using electrical equipment. Excellent problem solver with a logical approach to finding the best potential solution. Proficient in a wide variety of engineering software.

Work experience

Electrical engineer
COC Power Company
Fulham Rd, London
November 2018 — May 2021

• Maintained all electrical system

• Detected and solved problems

• Led a team and trained new employees on how to use company software

• Used computer software to draft design and plan new electrical system

Electrical engineer
SRT Power Company
24th Fleet Rd, London
November 2011 — May 2018

• Maintained and managed all electrical system

• Troubleshot and solved problems in the electrical system

• Trained new employees on how to use company software

  Design engineer
  Delight Electronic Company
  Fleet St, London
  August 2008 — October 2011

• I carried out detailed calculations for smooth manufacture, construction and installation of projects.

• Helped to manage the project budget which included construction cost, materials and labour cost.

• Conducted field surveys, reviewed data to identify and troubleshoot problems.

Junior electrical engineer
Davidson and Associates, Incorporated
Patshull Rd, London
July 2002 — August 2008

• Helped ensure the team installed systems appropriately, with proper wiring

• Followed guidelines and customer specifications

• Maintained and managed company electrical equipment

Skills

• Proficient in a wide range of computer software, including MAT LAB, Adobe products and Microsoft products

• Expansive knowledge of circuit design

• Understanding of electrical systems, design techniques and principles of engineering

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Communication skills

Education
BSc, Electrical Engineering
University of Sheffield (2002)
Academic Scholarship (1997)

Awards
Project manager of the year, Dellot Electronic Company. (2010)

Electrical engineer job profile

Electrical engineers design and improve devices powered by electricity. They're involved in the entire process of making these devices, from gathering data to the creation and improvement of the design and device as a whole. You can be an electrical engineer by taking the course in a university or college, by apprenticeship or direct application for the role.

Electrical engineers make an average of £35,018 annually. These rates differ in various regions. For example, electrical engineers in London earn an average of £39,092, those in Glasgow earn about £37,170, while those in Cheltenham earn about £50,219 annually.

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