Electrical Engineering

david pressey

***** **** *** ( SAN ANTONIO, TX 78255 ( PHONE: 210-***-**** CELL: 210-219-

1775( ************@*********.***

Designer

. Experience and working knowledge related to electrical substation design

combined with 20 years of experience with CAD systems for electric

utility.

. Substation designer experienced with the major project construction

phases.

. Considerable experience in Microstation and AutoCAD with a blend of 3-D

application with both as well as a working knowledge of Solidworks.

. A background in CAD user training and support.

Professional Experience

Dashiell LLC - Houston, Tx 2006 to 2009

Substation Electrical Designer / CAD Administrator

Key Results:

. Successfully coordinated project drawings and bills of materials for

accuracy.

. Effectively produced new drawings and design sketches from examples of

previous projects and/or standards.

. Electrical utility projects ranged from various clients including PG&E,

PacifiCorp, DuPont, and ComEd.

. Projects completed included upgrades to existing 345kv and 138kV

substations and various greenfield substations. Drawings worked on

included electrical plans & sections, grounding plans, conduit plans, and

details, as well as one lines, schematics & wiring diagrams.

. Increased productivity by properly maintaining and diagnosing CAD

software for users in order to maintain corporate standards.

. Researched information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards,

or other reference material as needed.

. Coordinated corporate and client CAD standards with remote offices.

CPS Energy - San Antonio, TX 1985 to 2006

Supervisor, Engineering Support

Key Results:

Promoted from System Specialist position in October 2004.

Designed and implemented work tracking database for section employees.

Monitored and evaluated section personnel through formal review process.

Enacted in house training program for engineering staff resulting in cost

savings and productivity gains.

Trained and cross-trained various staff on the use of CAD programs other

graphics applications.

Directed and managed resources to enable completion of projects on tight

schedules.

Prepared O & M budgets for Engineering Support Section for director of

engineering.

System Specialist, Engineering Support Section

Promoted from Senior Design Drafter position in June 1997.

Created and maintained programming to meet management and field-sales

information needs.

Programmed CAD data backup/archival system for Substation/Transmission

department.

Served as liaison between system users and corporate IT support

department.

Trained and supported engineers and drafting users in use of CAD software.

Installed, setup, and maintained personal computers, printers and

plotters.

SeniDesign Drafter, Engineering Support Section

Prepared and checked electrical, structural, and civil drawings for

Electrical Substation and Transmission Sections.

Performed field checks supporting drawing projects.

Assisted with administration of CAD system and its implementation

DATAPOINT CORP. - San Antonio, TX 1983 to

1985

Drafter, Laser Printer Section

Key Results:

Prepared fabrication drawings for manufacture of laser printer

equipment per engineering and ANSI specifications.

Generated Engineering Change Orders to document design changes.

Southern steel - San Antonio, TX 1980 to

1983

Drafter, Hollow Metal Dept.

Key Results:

Created fabrication drawings for shop pertaining to construction of

detention equipment.

Drafted and checked installation drawings for erection at job site.

Education

B.S., Occupational Education/ Minor Computer Science 2002

Wayland University, San Antonio, TX

A.A.S., Engineering Technology 1985

San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX

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