Pick a clean, professional template for an Architectural Engineer. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your latest projects and roles show first.
Keep the length tight. One page works for early and mid-career profiles. Use two pages only if you have long, relevant project history and licensure details.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for section headers. Keep margins around 0.5–1 inch and maintain consistent line spacing for a calm page flow.
Prioritize white space. Let each section breathe so reviewers can scan skills, licensure, and project highlights quickly. Simple formatting beats creative layouts for both ATS parsing and human readers.
Use clear headings: Contact, Summary, Licenses & Certifications, Experience, Projects, Skills, Education. Put licensure and PE registration near the top if you have them. List technical tools and software separately so they parse cleanly.
Avoid common mistakes. Don’t use heavy columns, graphics, or embedded charts that break ATS parsing. Skip unusual fonts, pale colors, and tiny margins that squeeze content. Don’t overload bullet lists with every task; highlight measurable outcomes instead.
Keep section order logical and consistent. Use short bullet sentences for achievements. Quantify impact, for example square footage designed, budget managed, or code compliance improvements.