Outside Plant Engineer Resume Cover Letter

An outside plant engineer's resume cover letter should demonstrate the candidate's knowledge in the planning and designing of several projects for installation, rearrangement or removal of overhead and underground cables and conduits, to constantly develop the standards of communication facilities while making their usage economical for the society as well as industries. The letter should also focus on the candidate's ability to analyze and manage the traffic of existing lines by removing or rearranging them if the projected traffic is high.

An appealing outside plant engineer cover letter should consist of -

• an introduction to let the reader know how you found out about the job vacancy
• a sentence projecting your career interests and goals with respect to the type of the job you are applying for
• a brief introduction to your educational and employment history and the skills and abilities you acquired through them
• a sentence or two explaining how you will serve the employer if you are given an opportunity to join the organization
• a word of gratitude to show your commitment and longing for the position you have applied for

Essential tips to write an effective outside plant engineer resume cover letter

• Be very concise while you mention your professional qualification; do not go into details of your academic background or your previous job responsibilities
• While highlighting your technical skills, be sure to include your transferable skills too
• If you have received any awards or rewards during your education or previous employment, do mention them as it would only act as an advantage. Do not enlist mundane accomplishments or those that are not relevant to the job you are seeking
• If you do not have any prior work experience, then focus on the knowledge that you have gained through education
• Mention your familiarity with various equipment and instruments used for installation and maintenance of communication lines

Below are free samples of outside plant engineer cover letters that you may refer to while preparing your own -

1. Outside Plant Engineer Resume Cover Letter Sample (for experienced candidates)

To
Mr. Jonathan A. Morales
Human Resources
Michigan State Communication Systems
16 Tennessee Avenue
Southfield, MI 48034

Sub: Job application for the position of Sr. Outside Plant Engineer

Dear Mr. Morales,

I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a job vacancy within your organization which was published in US mail dated November 28th. I hereby extend my application for the position of Sr. Outside Plant Engineer and seek an opportunity to further develop my skills in planning and installation and move forward in the field of plant engineering.

I completed my education in Electrical Engineering from the Michigan State University in September 2008 and have been working in PDS Technical Services as an outside plant engineer since March 2008. Throughout my employment in PDS, I acquired and developed essential technical skills that serve as a motivation for my progress.

I have been involved in the preparation of detailed installation designs, equipment requisition and selection, and estimation of labor and material costs which are then sent to the higher authority for approval. I have also been engaged in shoring processes and placement of cellular towers. Recently I have been offering my assistance in budgeting and cost management to cut down the costs of installation, rearrangement or removal of lines, cables and conduits.

If given an opportunity to serve your organization, I pledge to make the best use of my leadership skills, planning and designing skills, budgeting and analytical skills along with my technical knowledge to ensure efficient functioning of the field-work team thereby contributing to your organization's development.

Kindly find my contact details and detailed information of my professional qualification in my resume attached herewith. You may contact me during the weekdays between 10 am and 7 pm in order to discuss my application in detail. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for considering my application.

Yours sincerely,

Russell Rocha

Enclosure: Resume

2. Outside Plant Engineer Resume Cover Letter Sample (for inexperienced candidates)

To
Ronald M. Waid
Human Resource manager
Siwel Consulting
39 Ferry Road
Anniston, AL 36207

Sub: Job application for the position of Plant Technician

Dear Mr. Waid,

In response to your job vacancy posted on www.findjobsonline.com, I put forth my application for the position of a Plant Technician within your organization. I had a glance at your website and I am confident that my proficiency in the field of plant engineering will make me a desirable candidate for the profile.

I have studied B.E. in Electrical Engineering from New Oxford College of Science and Technology, graduated in October 2011. My education has laid a great foundation for me to excel in the field of plant engineering. I have a clear understanding in computer-aided drafting, attenuation and loop loss calculations, line traffic management, installation designs and studying the civil environment for carrying out the projects effectively.

Besides my technical skills, I also possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, analytical skills, engineering drawing and designing skills. I am also familiar with the equipment that are used in the installation, replacement or removal of communication lines and cables.

Upon joining your team I promise to utilize my technical and transferable skills to assist your team in the field work thereby offering my contribution to carry out the projects successfully. I am looking forward to be a part of your organization and share its vision to walk along its path of excellence in my field of interest.

Please find attached my resume where I have provided details of my academic background and accomplishments in the college along with my contact details. Kindly consider my application favorably for I am eager to meet with you for a personal interview to get to know more about Siwel Consulting and its goals.

Thanking you.

Sincerely yours,

Eric Longoria

Enclosure: Resume

While referring to the above examples of outside plant engineer resume cover letters, be sure to customize your letter in order to highlight your skills and abilities effectively so that your cover letter has a personal touch to it.