Engineering Engineer
Resume:
Edwin R. Knutson
Arlington, TX. *************@*****.***
Jr. Engineer/Designer
Demonstrating a variety of team-working skills as well as working independently to accomplish the goals of
the group.
Proficient in:
• Office Software Packages • AutoCAD R-11 – 2009 • Team Building
• Coaching/Mentoring • Leadership Skills •Detail Oriented
• Proven problem solver • Loyal to my employer and its stakeholders •Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Express: Irving, TX. 2010-2013
One of the largest motor carriers in the United States.
Due to inability to obtain a position in the field of engineering, I branched outside of my field and acquired a position as an Over-the-
Road, Long-Haul Truck Driver, while continuing to seek employment within the engineering field. Although the position was not in
the engineering field; the experience gave me a unique perspective of the importance of designing goods and services that fully meet
the specifications of the customer.
Blum Consulting Engineers Inc.: Dallas, TX. 2008-2009
Contracted though AeroTek and then brought on direct to Blum, a well respected MEP consulting engineering firm in the Dallas/Ft.
Worth Metroplex. Worked on Time-shares, Residential and Commercial High Rise projects as well as Commercial, Medical and Civic
Projects.
Mechanical & Plumbing Designer
• Produced Mechanical Design and Plumbing drawings, Ran Heat Load Programs, and Produced SD, DD, & CD Dwg’s as
required.
• Sized, Selected and Scheduled equipment for use on project.
• Laid out water and waste, and sizing lines.
• Prepared sets of drawings for submission to the Architect’s / General Contractors.
Ellis Construction: Las Vegas, NV. 2005-2008
A well respected general contractor working on a wide variety of commercial projects from Restaurants to doggie day care; and from
out of the ground projects to tenant improvement projects in new or pre-existing locations.
Mechanical & Plumbing Designer:
• Meeting with the clients for their tenant space; and try to make their dreams a reality.
• Created all the AMEP drawings needed for the project.
• Go out to the field and verify or create as-built drawings as needed.
GRG Inc.: Las Vegas, NV. 2004-2005
One of the premier MEP consulting engineering firms in the United States. Working in a vast array of arenas from hospitality to
health care, theme parks to zoo’s
Mechanical & Plumbing Designer:
• Created Mechanical and Plumbing CAD drawings.
• Ran loads and produced construction Dwg’s.
• Selected and scheduled equipment for use on project based on my calculated needs.
• Preformed Water, & Gas calculations for sizing lines.
• Prepared sets of drawings to go out to the Architect’s / General Contractors.
AeroTek/Syska Hennessy Group: Las Vegas, NV. 2003-2004
Contracted to one of the premier MEP consulting engineering firms. Celebrating 75 years of excellence in 2003
CAD Design Technician:
• Took mark-ups from engineers and produced the CAD drawings in Mechanical and Plumbing.
• Implemented changes where appropriate to adjust for alterations to the background and mark-ups that were made.
• Prepared sets of drawings to go out to the Architect’s / General Contractors.
CCRD Partners Engineering: Dallas, TX. 1999-2002
One of the finest MEP consulting engineering firms in North America. Specializing in health care.
CAD Design Technician:
• Took mark-ups from engineers and produced the CAD drawings in any of the three disciplines.
• Implemented changes where appropriate to adjust for alterations to the background and mark-ups that were made, and let the
Engineer know where adjustments were made.
• Responsible for area take offs for the establishment of HVAC system loads, and Special Systems Engineering that included
all disciplines on a wide variety of tasks.
• Mentored a High School Student one summer. Taught New Engineers and New CAD staff the company standards of
production, assessed their abilities and showed them more efficient ways to work.
• Prepared sets of drawings to go out to the Architect’s / General Contractors.
TechniPower/CCRD Partners Engineering: Dallas, TX. 1997-1999
One of the largest contract engineering staffing companies in the United States.
CAD Design Technician:
• Contracted out to several companies for various CAD projects to be submitted to Owners, Architect’s, & General
Contractors.
• Imported drawings from the Architect’s web sites for the latest updates on projects.
• Coordinated with supervisors and peers to get projects out on time.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology; Tampa Technical Institute, 1991
Certificate of Education for Engineering Model Design; Polk Vocational Technical Center, 1982
Certificate of Education for Process Piping Design; Polk Vocational Technical Center, 1982
Certificate of Education for Architecture Drafting; Polk Vocational Technical Center, 1979
ACTIVITIES
Honed Leadership Skills and Communication Skills though: Wood Badge Training • Toastmasters • Awarded
Advanced Toastmaster Silver • Elected to Vice-President of PR; Vice-President of Education, and Club President •
Served as Unit Commissioner; Assistant District Commissioner and District Commissioner in November of 2009 for
the Boy Scouts in Grand Prairie • Served as Scouting for Food Chairman for the city of Grand Prairie for two
consecutive years • Elected to the position of Finance Director for my Church four times • Elected to the position of
Properties Director • Earned the Rank of Eagle Scout in my youth.
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