Electrical Engineer Sample Resume

Maxwell K. Smith
1234 Center Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55000
Home: 612-555-5555
Cell: 612-555-5556
Email: mksmith@frontfocus.com

Objective
Electrical Engineer with the ability to analyze complex engineering problems, evaluate and recommend alternatives and communicate recommendations effectively seeking a full-time position with an aerospace company.

Education
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

• Master's in Electrical Engineering Technology (May 2002)

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (May 1998)

Qualifications Summary

• Background in the principles and practices of electrical generation, engineering design and construction.
• Excellent supervisory experience, including setting goals and objectives, project development, planning and organization, budget monitoring and cost control.
  

Work Experience
Electrical Engineer: Aug. 2003 - Present, Foster Industries, Columbia Heights, MN

• Prepare electrical drawings and specifications.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, and obtain permits for operations.
• Make engineering calculations in connection with field and office assignments.
• Investigate problems and recommend solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and standards procedures.
• Prepare requests for proposals and evaluate bids.
• Estimate cash flow projections.
• Perform highly specialized design, research, and analysis on a project-by-project basis and advise on code compliance.

Electrical Engineer: Sept. 1999 - Aug. 2003, CGC, Richfield, MN

• Prepared and reviewed engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, designs, circuit diagrams, and estimates for construction and maintenance of power generation projects.
• Planned and estimated costs on projects.
• Provided technical support for system operations and maintenance.
• Maintained effective working relationships with field crews, contractors, vendors, outside agencies, the public and city staff members.

Electrical Engineer Assistant: May 1997 - Sept. 1999, CGC, Richfield, MN

• Performed highly specialized design, research, and analysis on a project-by-project basis.
• Provided advice regarding code compliance.
• Created and presented economic feasibility studies.
• Performed quality assurance and control.
• Coordinated projects with other departments, outside agencies, contractors and consultants.
• Directed, prepared, reviewed and approved contract documents and specifications, making modifications and recommending alternatives as needed.
• Exercised cost control, monitored schedules, and investigated problems.

*References furnished upon request.