Engineering managers read a CV the way they read a project file, looking for scope, standards and results they can verify. List projects with their type, size and value, name the codes and software you used, and state plainly where your experience lies: on site, in design or both.
Lead with projects, not duties
Under each role, describe two or three projects with the facts a manager would check: type, size or value, client sector and your exact role.
- Civil example: "Site Engineer, 14-storey residential building, RCC frame, 1.2 lakh sq ft; supervised piling, formwork and concrete pours; kept structural works within two weeks of the baseline schedule."
- Mechanical example: "Designed a conveyor transfer chute in SolidWorks for a cement plant upgrade; cut spillage-related downtime by about 30 hours a month."
- Electrical example: "Ran load-flow and short-circuit studies in ETAP for an 11/0.4 kV substation serving a garment factory; set protection settings and coordinated relay testing."
Codes, standards and software
Name the standards you have applied, not just read: BNBC, ACI 318 or Eurocodes for structural work, ASME for pressure vessels and piping, IEC and IEEE standards for electrical systems, NFPA for fire protection. Group software by discipline:
- Civil: AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, STAAD.Pro
- Mechanical: SolidWorks, ANSYS, AutoCAD
- Electrical: ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, MATLAB and Simulink
- Project control: MS Project, Primavera P6
List only tools you could use in a practical test. Software names are common screening keywords, so our ATS resume guide is worth a read before you format this section.
Site roles versus design roles
Site CVs should show supervision, safety, quality control and schedule: crew sizes, inspections, method statements and snag closure, plus safety training such as NEBOSH. Design CVs should show calculations, drawings, design reviews and coordination with other disciplines. If you have both, say so in your summary; the combination suits project engineer and design-and-build roles.
Memberships and graduate projects
List professional memberships with your grade, such as membership of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), and any chartered or licensed status. For roles abroad, check how the target country recognizes engineering qualifications, since many have their own assessment route. Fresh graduates should treat the final-year project or thesis as their main project entry, with method, software and result. A portfolio website with drawings, models and site photos, shared with permission, adds weight.
FAQ
Should I put IEB membership on my CV?
Yes, if you hold it, with your membership grade and number. For roles abroad, also note any registration or assessment completed in the target country.
Can I apply for design roles with only site experience?
Yes, if you show the design-side work you already do, such as checking shop drawings, preparing as-built drawings and resolving clashes on site. A design course or portfolio piece in the relevant software strengthens the case.
Should fresh graduates list industrial training?
Yes. Give the company, duration and the plant or section you worked in, plus one or two specific things you did, such as assisting with transformer maintenance or quantity take-offs.
