Project Engineer

BENEDICT SIGUA, RCDD

**** ********* ******, ***. **, Riverside, CA 92504 USA

+1-951-***-**** (Home)

E-mail: **************@*****.***

+1-209-***-**** (Mobile)

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a position with a progressive, innovative company with focus on

Information Transport System (OSP and Structured Cabling Infrastructure

(Voice, Data, CCTV and CATV) where my skills and experience can be

challenged and utilized to their fullest.

QUALIFICATIONS

. Proficient in Fiber Optic & Copper Backbone Cabling Design and

Installation

. Proficient in Copper Horizontal Cabling Design and Installation

. Proficient in Fiber Optic Splicing

. Proficient in CCTV (Analog & IP) Installation

. Knowledgeable in Outside Plant (OSP) Facilities Engineering and As-Built

Documentation

. Proficient in using Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office (Microsoft

Excel, and Word), with knowledge in computer troubleshooting

. Proficient in using AutoCAD Software

. Knowledgeable in Power System Design and Installation

. Knowledgeable in Electrical System Design and Installation

. Strong supervisory skills as well as my attention to detail

. Able to perform well at different locations and conditions with a variety

of personalities

. Dependable, eager to learn and determined in all endeavors

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

. Project Management

. Planning and Design of Telecom Projects

. Outside/ Inside Plant Systems (OSP/ISP)

. Structured Cabling Systems (SCS)

. CCTV Installations

. Primary(Feeder) and Secondary(Distribution) Networks

. Fiber Optics (Singlemode/Multimode) and Copper (Category 5e/6 and

Category 3 Multi-pair) Cabling installations, troubleshooting and

documentations.

. Prepares Proposals, Bill of materials, Manpower requirements and

Scheduling.

. BICSI, EIA/TIA Standards

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

T and D COMMUNICATIONS

Position: Telecom Engineer/Estimator

July 13, 2009 to Present

Job Description

. Prepares and estimates scopes of work and bill of materials (includes

ISP and OSP requirement) for both Public Works and Private projects

drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with communications

infrastructure specifications, codes and standards.

. Survey, plan, design and integrate Telecom Outside Plant, Structured

Cabling, Security Surveillance CCTV and other low voltage systems,

both copper and fiber optic cables on inter-building and intra-

building wiring installations.

. Work with other RCDD and engineering discipline to cost-effectively

design, specify, and integrate voice, data, and video and other

telecommunications systems solutions.

. Assess RFP, interpret AutoCAD project plans and specifications and

provide detailed bid/proposal for low voltage systems project

biddings.

. Provide customer engineering service support, system troubleshooting

and technology solution recommendations.

. Works closely with Area Operations Manager and VP of Sales and

Marketing to effectively implement the overall business goals.

ADVANCE DATA COMMUNICATIONS

Position: Project Manager/ Telecom Engineer

January 2007 - July 10, 2009

Job Description

. Pursue project leads and participate in pre-bid meetings. Follow-up on

all customer requests for proposals, site assessments, and

consultation requests on a timely manner.

. Survey, plan, design, integrate, and supervise Telecom Outside Plant,

Structured Cabling, Security Surveillance CCTV and other low voltage

systems, both copper and fiber optic cables on inter-building and

intra-building wiring installations.

. Develops detailed estimates and specifications for labor and

material costs, and proposed pricing. Generating detailed bill of

materials, AutoCAD/Visio/Smart Draw drawings, qualification

information, technical and commercial clarifications, schedules, and

other supporting information as required by the request for proposal

(RFP).

. Prepare Scope of Work, Manpower requirements, Bill of Materials

(includes ISP and OSP requirement) for public work project drawings

and specifications to ensure compliance with infrastructure

specifications, codes and standards.

. Conduct site surveys and assess the customer's communications and low-

voltage system requirements with strong focus on network distribution

system design and installation.

. Work with other RCDD and engineering discipline to cost-effectively

design, specify, and integrate voice, data, and video and other

telecommunications systems solutions.

. Participates in the initial pre-construction meeting with the

customer, Project Leader, and other contractors to review the project

and establish the ground rules for customer responsibilities and

expectations.

. Participates in ongoing project meetings with the owner, General

Contractor, Electrical Contractor, and Project Leader as needed to

assure the continuous flow of information to all parties involved.

. Effectively perform project management functions for multiple projects

by effectively assigning each project to Project Leaders and managing

the project team to success. Perform occasional hands on project

support when needed.

. Manages mobilization of materials, equipment, tools, subcontractors,

and personnel required for project execution. Ensure all resources

needed for successful completion of each project are available prior

to project start date.

. Manages project schedule to ensure completion of all ADC projects

within project requirements. Prepares periodic schedule updates,

evaluates progress and implements project schedule recovery plans when

necessary. Provide weekly project reports to management and

customers.

. Develops and maintain project management tracking system and provide

analysis for job trending/forecasting. Conduct risk management and act

as a catalyst to resolve project problems, record and manage project

issues. Compile and maintain historical data for management use and

estimating guidelines.

. Supervises Project Leaders and monitor their progress. Provide full

support to Project Leaders to ensure overall success of their

projects.

. Conducts project assessment and Project Leader performance evaluation

upon completion of each project. Assess strengths and weaknesses at

project completion, and apply knowledge gained to improve project

processes and systems. Document and compile.

. Establish and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of

groups (team members, customers, Project Leaders, Office Manager,

vendors/suppliers, management, etc.)

. Conducts final quality check of project deliverables upon completion

of the project and perform random on-site quality assurance

inspections of project workmanships throughout the cycle of the

project. Ensure all work is being done according to Bicsi standards.

. Manages project deliverables in line with customer requirements.

Conduct final walk-through and prepare/submit final project turn-in

documents to customers (As-built drawing, test results, and other

project documents).

. Installs modular UTP and Fiber Optic patch panels, hubs, switches and

routers.

. Terminates, splices, tests Copper (Cat5e/6), Fiber Optic cables

(Singlemode/Multimode) and prepares all associated documents as

required such as-built plans and cable test results.

DIGITAL TELECOMMINICATIONS PHILS. INC. (DIGITEL)

Position: Sr. Engineer II (Switching & Power System Section/IPEID/Network

Div.)

October 2005 - February 2007

. Provides technical support to other group within DIGITEL on power

related problems and recommends solution in accordance with known

engineering practice.

. Checks and evaluates power system condition as required and provides

recommendation on the possible upgrading or replacement of existing

Power Facilities.

. Evaluates test procedures in accordance with the set standard and

known engineering practices.

. Attends / conducts acceptance test on contracted DC power system

equipment expansion projects prior to turnover to operation group.

This includes DC Power Equipment such as Gamatronic, Socomec, ZTE,

Emerson, Ericsson and NEC.

. Conducts study, prepare design plan and specification; evaluate

bidders proposals and implements projects with the concept of

improving equipment operational efficiency and Power Facilities.

. Evaluates and approve project installation plans and as-built plans.

DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHILS. INC. (DIGITEL)

Position: Sr. Engineer II/Sr. Engr. I/ Engr. II (Plant Records Mgmt.

Section/OPEID/Network Div)

May 2001 - September 2005

Job Description:

. Assists immediate superior and unit supervision.

. Approves, reviews and updates submitted as-built drawing (softcopy and

hardcopy) conforming to the agreed standards and specifications.

. Maintains and updates all network records on both softcopies and

hardcopies.

. Performs as-built control on network documents provided by the

contractors as well as "in-house" OSP rehabilitation/installation

documentation that include field verification when required.

. Management of all the As-built plans for OSP, Junction Routes,

Switching, Transmission, Power Disciplines as well as Building designs

and relative plans. And provide prints of updated documentation as

required to requesting entities.

. Schedules on-site verification/survey.

. Assists Cad Operators in reviewing and updating ABD hard/soft copies.

. Monitors progress of ABD checking and updates status report.

. Assists other As-built Engineers regarding ABD checking.

. Coordinates and attends to the request/inquiries of other entities

regarding ABD, JPA, ROW, standard specifications and other required

documents.

. Attends to the incoming and outgoing ABD ensuring that plans are

properly received and filed or stored to its designated places.

. Reports and updates to the immediate superior the progress of the on-

going tasks of each staff.

CABLE SYSTEMS PHILS. INC.

Position: Jr. OSP Engr/CADD Operator/Quality Assurance

May 1998 - August 1999

Job Description as Junior OSP Engineer

. Demand Investigation / Forecasting

. Fundamental Planning

. Detailed Design of Secondary (Buried and Aerial), MH conduits

. Detailed Design of Fiber Optic Transmission System (FOTS)

. Coordinates with the proper authorities regarding Right of Way.

. Attends joint staking with the OSP Engineers of the principal telephone

carrier.

Job Description as CADD Operator/Quality Assurance

. Digitize, edit and revision of final drawings.

. Documentation control

. Monitors the quality design of CADD operators accomplished drawings in

conformity of set standards.

TRAININGS & SEMINARS

. Panduit Certified Technician, Fiber & Copper Termination

By: Panduit, U.S.A.

April 22, 2009

. GG45 Termination Training

By: Nexans

March 23, 2009

. On-Net Surveillance Systems Channel Partner

By: OnSSI, USA

May 15-16, 2008

. A&E Security System Design 101

By: Pelco Global Training Institute (PGTI), U.S.A.

April 29, 2008

. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Prep Class

By: ERIC Consulting, U.S.A.

February 18-21, 2008

. Hands-on OTDR and Splicer Equipment Training

By: Corning Cable Systems, U.S.A.

June 25, 2007

. Panduit Certified Technician, Fiber & Copper Termination

By: Panduit, U.S.A.

May 24, 2007

. Practical Communication, Life Safety & Automation (CLA) Design

By: ERIC Consulting, U.S.A.

May 21-23, 2007

. Certified Cabling Test Technician

By: Fluke Networks, U.S.A.

February 08, 2007

. CISCO - Switch & WAN Technology

By: Computer Networking Career & Training Center, Philippines

Oct. 21 - Nov. 25, 2006

. ZXC10-MSS CDMA Switching

By: Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited (ZTE)

Sept. 18-29, 2006

. CISCO - Routers & Routing Technology

By: Computer Networking Career & Training Center, Philippines

Aug. 20 - Sept 24, 2006

. PC Networking & Administration

By: Computer Networking Career & Training Center, Philippines

Jul. 23 - Aug. 27, 2006

. ZXSS10 - Softswitch & MSG9000

By: Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited (ZTE)

Jul. 24 - Aug. 04, 2006

. Optic Fiber Splicing and Testing

By: Telecommunications Training Institute (TTI), Philippines

June 5-9, 2006

. Operation and Maintenance of ZXDU300 Rectifier Module

By: Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited (ZTE)

March 02, 2006

. Fiber Optic Connectivity Solution Training

By: 3M Philippines

February 28, 2006

. AutoCAD Level 3 (AutoLISP Programming)

By: Manuel M. Lopez Development Center (MMLDC) Foundation, Inc.,

Philippines

Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2004

. Industrial Electrician

By: Meralco Foundation Institute, Philippines

August 4 - Sept. 22, 2002

. Telecoms Overview Seminar

By: Digitel Training Center

June 04, 2001

. Forecasting and Fundamental Planning

By: Digitel Training Center

November 15-17, 2000

. Basic Outside Plant

By: Digitel Training Center

August 21-25, 2000

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Technological Institute of the Philippines

20th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

March 1993

CERTIFICATION

. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

United States of America

November 08, 2008

. Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)

Philippines Professional Regulatory Commission License No. 0002245

April 8-10, 1996

. Registered Master Electrician (RME)

Philippines Professional Regulatory Commission License No. 0016652

April 17 & 18, 1993

OTHERS

. With valid H1-B Visa

. With valid California Driver's License

. Computer Skills: Basic PC troubleshooting, formatting, installation of

Windows operating systems, proficient with AutoCAD, Excel, Word and

Visio.

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