João Ferreira

Rua das Acácias, 47
4000-123 Porto
+351 918 456 789 | joao.ferreira@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaoferreira

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electrical Engineer
Siemens Industrial Solutions, Porto
January 2021 – Present

Lead electrical design and engineering activities for industrial automation and power distribution projects across multiple facilities. Develop comprehensive electrical systems including power quality measurements, variable frequency drives, and distributed control systems integration. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and ATEX directives for hazardous area classifications. Design and implement three-phase motor control systems, transformer installations, and alarm systems for production environments. Conduct electrical testing and commissioning activities, including power quality analysis and instrumentation verification. Utilize AutoCAD for physical design layout and electrical schematics, supporting construction design alterations and facility upgrades. Provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance teams for troubleshooting and system optimization. Successfully delivered 15+ projects focused on energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, resulting in measurable reductions in facility energy consumption.

Junior Electrical Engineer
Schneider Electric Portugal, Lisbon
June 2018 – December 2020

Supported electrical engineering design for HVAC systems, fire protection installations, and building automation projects. Assisted senior engineers in developing electrical designs compliant with National Electrical Code and ASME standards. Performed electrical testing and validation of control systems, actuators, and digital electronics components. Prepared technical documentation, including equipment specifications, wiring diagrams, and test protocols. Collaborated with project teams to support installation and commissioning of electrical systems in commercial and industrial facilities. Gained hands-on experience with instrumentation, signals processing, and hardware integration for building management systems.

Electrical Engineering Intern
ABB Portugal, Vila Nova de Gaia
May 2017 – August 2017

Assisted engineering team with project support activities including design reviews, equipment selection, and documentation preparation. Participated in site visits to observe electrical installations and commissioning procedures. Conducted research on energy-efficient technologies and sustainability practices for industrial applications. Supported testing activities for electrical equipment and control systems under supervision of licensed engineers.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Porto
Graduated: May 2018

Relevant Coursework: Power Systems Analysis, Industrial Automation, Control Systems, Digital Electronics, Instrumentation and Measurement, Safety Engineering, Energy Systems

SKILLS

Electrical Design & Engineering: Electrical design, engineering design, power distribution, three-phase motors, transformers, variable frequency drives, electrical testing, power quality measurements

Automation & Control Systems: Automation, distributed control systems, instrumentation, actuators, alarm systems, signals processing, digital electronics

Standards & Compliance: National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), ATEX Directive, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards, safety engineering

Building Systems: HVAC systems, fire protection, energy management, sustainability

Software & Tools: AutoCAD, physical design layout, technical documentation

Technical Support: Project support, technical assistance, construction design alterations, commissioning

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer (PE) License – Electrical Engineering
Portugal, License #PT-2022-087654
Issued: March 2022

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Member, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)