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A project engineer manages the engineering (i.e., technical) aspects of a project. That demands a variety of technical and “soft” skills, including stakeholder management and a solid grasp of a project’s engineering principles. If that wasn’t enough, project engineers are often tasked with keeping an eye on a project’s scope and making sure the scope doesn’t creep.

An ideal project engineer resume will effectively display all those skills and allow a project engineer to demonstrate to any interested hiring manager that they have the aptitude for a complex job. But how do you create a project engineer resume? Let’s break down the necessary skills and aptitudes for the job, along with a project engineer resume template.

What does a project engineer do?

On a day-to-day basis, a project engineer handles the following:

  • Planning the project alongside other stakeholders (such as engineers).
  • Mapping out project scope and making sure the project remains in-scope.
  • Overcoming technical challenges.
  • Estimating project budgets.
  • Managing the engineering aspects of the project at every stage.

On a skills level, that requires:

When crafting the skills section of a project engineer resume, consult the original job posting and note the skills it lists; place any of those skills you’ve mastered on your resume. Many companies rely on automated resume-scanning software that uses those skills as keywords; not having them on your resume could result in the system accidentally rejecting your resume.

In the experience section of your resume, show how you’ve used those skills in your previous positions to help engineering teams overcome challenges and satisfactorily accomplish goals. Use data and statistics whenever possible—for example, “Delivered project on deadline and 25 percent under budget,” or “Project resulted in 50 percent revenue rise for the company.”

What education or training do I need to become a project engineer?

Many project engineers obtain a four-year or advanced degree in engineering. Some background in project management or business could also come in useful; some project engineers find it helpful to obtain a certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP).

In the education section of your project engineer resume, include all degrees and certifications relevant to the job. If you’ve obtained formal on-the-job training, list that, too, and expect that you’ll talk about it with the recruiter or hiring manager during the interview process.

What does a project engineer resume template look like?

Glad you asked!

 

JOSEPH SMITH

  

2 Dice Street  |  New York, NY 11111  |  000-000-0000  |  joseph.smith@dice.com

  
   

Project Engineer with 8 years experience completing projects on time and within budget

   

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  
  • Solid background planning and managing projects simultaneously under demanding deadlines.
  • Provide technical direction to design, engineering, and production teams throughout project stages.
  • Expertise in conducting design reviews, supervising personnel, estimating labor, establishing schedules, creating contingency plans, and maintaining budgets.
  • Proven track record leading integration of systems involving hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
  • Superior analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.
  
 

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Visio, MATLAB
Languages: Java, HTML, XML, C, C++, Visual C++
Operating Systems: Windows, Macintosh, Linux
 


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  
ABC COMPANY, NEW YORK, NY
2016 - Present
 
Project Engineer for major medical equipment manufacturer.  
  • Manage 4-person engineering team, including hiring employees and consultants. Report directly to Director of Engineering.
  • Responsible for financial, scheduling, and technical requirements in compliance with company, industry, and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and monitor engineering budgets for product line.
  • Conduct design reviews and tests. Liaise with Program Manager, Design Director, and Production Manager to transition products from design and prototype through production and completion.
  • Advise on integration of all technical aspects for product line, including hardware, software, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
  
DEF INC., NEW YORK, NY
2013 - 2016
 
Project Engineer for leading energy company.
  • Provided support during installation and start-up of projects, ensuring multidiscipline engineering and design efforts were completed in accordance with project scope, schedule, and costs.
  • Checked construction and civil engineering contractors' performance against specifications, codes, and drawings.
  • Verified construction work was performed safely per company, industry, and regulatory standards.
  • Managed schedule to make sure projects were completed per estimates.
  • Prepared and presented project status and progress reports.
HJK COMPANY, NEW YORK, NY
2011 - 2013
 
Assistant Project Engineer for prestigious real estate development firm.
  • Assisted with project technical supervision, cost estimating, materials selection, quality assurance, transition planning, approval procurement, and project close-out documentation.
  • Helped develop and execute engineering and construction projects with focus on integrating design and construction of facilities and building systems in Manhattan.
  • Aided in scheduling of draftspersons, engineering aides, and other engineers.
  
 

EDUCATION

  
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); State University of New York, Albany, NY (2011)