Electrical engineering cover letter

As an electrical engineer, you know how to supply power to great structures—but how are you at putting together your cover letter? To be considered for top electrical engineering jobs, your cover letter must demonstrate your skills and experience, as well as your passion for your work. For writing tips, view this sample cover letter for electrical engineering, or download the electrical engineering cover letter template in Word. 

Jobs for electrical engineers are projected to grow by 7% (or 21,300 jobs) from 2016 through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). You'll find the highest level of employment for this job in the following states: California, Texas, New York, Michigan, and Massachusetts; and in the following metropolitan areas: New York City; Los Angeles; San Jose, CA; Boston; and Dallas. 

As an electrical engineer, you can expect to earn a median wage of $97,970 per year, or $47.10 per hour, according to the BLS.

Additionally, you can look for electrical engineer jobs on Monster and check out sample interview questions for an electrical engineer.

Electrical engineering cover letter template

 

Cindy Jones
Sometown, FL 55555 | (555) 555-5555 | cj@somedomain.com

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November 8, 2017

Ms. Carol McConnell
HR Manager
ABC Company
55 Victory Dr.
Sometown, FL 55555

Re: Electrical Engineer Position  •  Advertised on Monster

Dear Ms. McConnell:

I read your posting on Monster for an electrical engineer with great interest. This challenging position focused on heavy industrial projects is a perfect match to my qualifications.

Since earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE), I have worked for the last 5 years as an electrical engineer for XYZ Corporation, a leading U.S. shipbuilder of Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. In this role, I maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade and repair plant electrical equipment. This experience has given me a strong foundation within the heavy industrial manufacturing sector in addition to proven success in:

• Improving preventive-maintenance programs and inventory systems to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime by up to 34%.
• Extending the average life of electronic industrial systems and components by up to 25%.
• Cutting machinery repair and replacement costs by $250K in a single year.
• Troubleshooting circuitry, wiring and other electrical/electromechanical issues and implementing design improvements to prevent future problems.

During my tenure at XYZ Corporation, I developed expertise in an array of cutting-edge engines/motors and plant-wide electrical/control systems, including digital signal processors (DSPs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). I am also proficient in using electrical design tools and software such as ETAP, SPEL, SKM Systems Analysis and EasyPower.

I am very interested in being part of your integrated engineering team. Please call me at (555) 555-5555 to set up an interview. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Cindy Jones
Enclosure: Résumé

 

Don't forget your resume

Once your cover letter is completed, it's time to shift focus to that other piece of paper: your resume. To make sure your resume is primed for the top electrical engineer jobs, it needs to showcase not only your skills but also the value you'd bring to a company. Need some help? Get a free resume evaluation today from the experts at Monster's Resume Writing Service. You'll get detailed feedback in two business days, including a review of your resume's appearance and content, and a prediction of a recruiter's first impression. It's a quick and easy way to power your job search.