Design Engineer
Resume:
Sidney L. Carlson
Eureka, MO *3025
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
An experienced designer, I've worked in all disciplines of the engineering
industry. I am NICET certified in Fire Alarm Systems and Special Hazards.
My career has focused towards the fire protection and the opportunities
that this industry brings.
EDUCATION
2009-Current NICET Certification, Level 3, Fire Alarm Systems and Level 1
Special Hazards /Suppression
Systems. Continued testing for NICET.
2004-2006 Course work towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering, UMSL/Wash
Univ., St. Louis, MO
2003-2004 General Studies, Maryville Univ., St. Louis, MO
2002-2003 General Studies, Univ. of Phoenix-Online
1991-1993 Associates Degrees in Mech. Drafting & Design, Anoka-Hennepin
Tech. College, Anoka, MN
. Worked in computer lab as tutor for assisting students in AutoCAD
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD Rel. 11 through 2011, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, SAP, PC Tex, SyteLine (MRP/ERP
system) and Symix, a Unix based database program. Additional programs
center on calculation programs for fire suppression (i.e. FM-200, Ecaro,
VESDA).
EMPLOYMENT
2011-Current Sr. Systems Engineer - Fire Alarm, Siemens Industry, Inc.,
Bldg.. Tech. Div., St. Louis, MO
Fire Alarm systems engineer responsible for the design, layout and all
associated documentation for completing packages from sales turnover to OEM
equipment procurement.
. Complete design of fire alarm system drawings from Design Build to
Plan Spec.
. Assemble submittal books including associated equipment data sheets,
calcs, and fire alarm matrix.
. Assemble O&M manuals and as-built drawings upon project completion.
. Design and calc VESDA Air Sampling projects.
2006-2011 Designer, Bick Group, St. Louis, MO
CAD Designer for design-build firm, focusing on all aspects of design and
layout in architectural, electrical, mechanical, fire and building
controls. Additionally, responsible for all aspects of designing fire alarm
and fir suppression systems.
. Coordinate drawing packages from preliminary design to finished
products
. Design and layout of Fire Alarm Systems, including permitting, site
surveys, submittals, flow calcs, battery calcs O&M manuals and as-
built drawings.
. Create, install and maintain fire alarm graphic files for Siemens &
Fike computer graphic systems
. Design and layout of VESDA systems, including using the ASPIRE2 calc
program
. Assist Project Managers and Sr. Engineers in job completion
2004-2006 CAD Drafter/Designer/Eng. Tech., Indeeco, St. Louis, MO
Design Technician responsible for (3) product lines of electrical immersion
heaters, CAD drafting and design of sheet metal, electrical and mechanical
components for an industry leader in electrical heating.
. Drafting & Design using AutoCAD 2002, including 3D Solid Modeling
. Create CNC codes and drawings for sheet metal manufacturing
. Generate BOM's from drawings
. Read and design heaters from in-house specs
. Assist Sr. Engineers in project completion
1999-2004 Designer, Portafab Corporation, Chesterfield, MO
Design modular office systems, clean room systems and security guard houses
for a major manufacturer in the modular office industry. Recognize clients'
needs and meet them.
. Generate BOM's from drawings
. Assemble customer drawings and installation instructions
. Create, maintain and update parts database
. Compiled and presented labor time studies for in-house mfg.
. Execute and maintain daily operations of engineering production log
. Checker duties
1997-2003 Engineering Assistant, Compu-Tec Engineering, Chesterfield, MO
. Detailing parts and assembling stress test analysis reports
1999-2003 Drafter, Lucent Technologies, Town and Country, MO
. Production drawings from ECO's, contract position working nights
1997-1998 Detailer, MKS Engineering, Chesterfield, MO
Architectural drafting reconfiguring and modifying existing buildings to
new designs.
. Layout HVAC, Electrical and Piping runs for new designs
1995-1996 Mechanical Design Drafter, Sallese Technologies, Inc.,
Minneapolis, MN
Specialty design of automated new and rebuilt machinery.
. Assist in designing new lead shot line for Federal Cartridge in
Minneapolis
. Demonstrated working knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing
1993-1995 Systems Designer, Enviro-Acoustics Co., Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Design and test acoustical silencers and housings for industrial
applications.
. Assist in acoustical testing on wind tunnel for Chrysler Corp.
. Preliminary design for acoustical housings, silencing engine
generator sets for Ringling Brothers
. Design and implement noise control system for K-Mart and Target
distribution centers
ACHIEVEMENTS
. NICET Certification, Level 3 Fire Alarm Systems & Level 1 Special
Hazards/Suppression Sys., 2009
. 1st Place Technical Drafting, VICA State Skills Olympics, Minnesota,
1993
. 3rd Place Trade Math, VICA State Skills Olympics, Minnesota, 1993
. Technical Drafting Contestant, VICA National Skills Olympics, 1993
. Anoka-Hennepin Technological College Outstanding Student of The Year,
1993
. American Design Drafter Association Certified Drafter
. Executive Board Member/Anoka-Hennepin Tech. College VICA Chapter,
1992-93
. Program Representative/Anoka-Hennepin Tech. College, 1993
. Board Member of the AHTC Mech. Drafting & Design Advisory Committee,
1994-96
. Vice Chairman of the AHTC Mech. Drafting & Design Advisory Committee,
1996-97
. President of the Parent-Teacher League at Prince of Peace Lutheran
School, MN, 1996-97
. Technology Committee Member, St.John's (Ellisville, MO) Lutheran
School PTL, 2001
. Youth soccer and hockey coach
References available upon request
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