Electrical Engineer Resume Example (ATS-Friendly)

A complete electrical engineer resume for power, MEP and maintenance roles, with the software, standards and project numbers that employers and applicant tracking systems look for.

Last updated October 5, 2026

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Khaled Mansour

Electrical Engineer (MEP)

khaled.mansour@example.com · +966 50 000 0011 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Electrical engineer with 7 years of experience in MEP design and power distribution for high-rise and industrial projects. Skilled in ETAP, DIALux and AutoCAD Electrical, with strong testing and commissioning experience.

Work Experience

Electrical Design Engineer, Al Bina Consulting Engineers, 2021–Present

Designed power distribution for a 22-floor tower with a 4.5 MVA load, approved on first submission
Ran ETAP studies for 3 industrial plants, saving USD 120,000 in transformer costs
Cut lighting energy use by 35% in a school retrofit with LED and occupancy sensors

Site Electrical Engineer, Gulf Power Contracting, 2018–2021

Led testing and commissioning of 38 MV and LV panels with zero safety incidents
Coordinated daily with mechanical and civil teams on a 60,000 m² hospital project

Education

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, King Saud University, 2018

Professional Engineer, Saudi Council of Engineers, 2022

Skills

Power distribution design, Load calculations, ETAP, DIALux, AutoCAD Electrical, LV and MV switchgear, Testing and commissioning, Earthing systems, IEC standards

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What employers look for

Employers want to know which side of electrical engineering you work in: building MEP design, power distribution, substations, industrial maintenance or renewable energy. Say it in your title line and summary, then prove it with projects.

Show the scale and standards of your work. Voltage levels, load sizes, project values and the codes you designed to, such as IEC, NEC or local authority regulations, tell a recruiter immediately whether you fit.

Safety and testing matter as much as design. Mention commissioning, testing and handover experience, permit-to-work systems and any incident-free records, because many electrical roles combine office and site work.

Technical skills

Power distribution design
Load calculations and cable sizing
ETAP and DIALux
AutoCAD Electrical
LV and MV switchgear
Testing and commissioning
Protection and earthing systems
IEC and local authority codes

Soft skills

Safety awareness
Coordination with other trades
Problem solving under pressure
Clear technical reporting

Professional summary examples by experience level

Pick the one closest to your level and replace the details with your own.

Entry level

Electrical engineering graduate with a graduation project on solar PV design and site training with an MEP contractor. Skilled in AutoCAD and load calculations, and eager to grow in design or site roles.

Mid level

Electrical engineer with 7 years of experience in MEP design and power distribution for high-rise and industrial projects. Uses ETAP and DIALux daily and has commissioned more than 30 MV and LV panels.

Senior

Lead electrical engineer with 15 years of experience managing design teams for airports, hospitals and substations up to 132 kV. Reviews contractor submittals, signs off designs and mentors engineers.

How to match your resume to the job ad and ATS

Identify the sector in the ad, such as buildings MEP, utilities, oil and gas, industrial maintenance or solar, and put that sector in your title line.
Copy the ad’s software and standards names exactly: ETAP, DIALux, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, IEC 60364 or local authority regulations.
For each project, add voltage level, load, area or value, plus your exact role, such as design, supervision or commissioning.
If the ad asks for licences or memberships, place them in the summary and the education section so the ATS finds them twice.

ATS keywords to include

Use the ones that truly match your experience, in the same words as the job ad.

electrical design
MEP
load schedule
single line diagram
ETAP
switchgear
commissioning
earthing
lighting design
IEC standards

Achievement bullets you can adapt

Designed the power distribution for a 22-floor mixed-use tower with a 4.5 MVA connected load, approved by the authority on first submission.
Ran short-circuit and load-flow studies in ETAP for 3 industrial plants, reducing transformer oversizing and saving USD 120,000.
Led testing and commissioning of 38 MV and LV panels with zero safety incidents and handover two weeks ahead of schedule.
Cut lighting energy use by 35% in a school retrofit by redesigning layouts in DIALux and switching to LED with occupancy sensors.

Common mistakes to avoid

Writing “electrical works” without saying whether you designed, supervised, tested or maintained them.
Leaving out voltage levels, loads and project values, which are the fastest way to show your level.
Listing software without a result. Pair ETAP, DIALux or AutoCAD with what you designed or calculated.

Before you send your application

Engineering employers usually ask for your degree, engineering council membership and experience letters. Keep clear PDF scans ready, and prepare a one-page project list if the ad asks for one.

If the portal limits file size, compress the PDF. If it accepts only one file, merge them into one PDF with your resume first.

Frequently asked questions

Should I include my engineering council membership?

Yes. Many employers in the region require it. Write the council, the membership grade and the year, for example in your education section.

How do I show both design and site experience?

Split bullets under each job: design deliverables first, then site results such as commissioning, inspections and handover dates.

Is renewable energy experience worth highlighting?

Yes. Solar PV and energy efficiency projects are in growing demand. Give the system size in kWp or MW and your role.

Is this template ATS-friendly?

Yes. It uses one column, standard headings and real text, so applicant tracking systems can read every line.

How long should an electrical engineer resume be?

One page for up to about seven years of experience; two pages for senior engineers with many projects.

Should I list every standard I know?

List the standards you actually designed to and the ones the job ad names. A short, accurate list is stronger than a long one.