Raul V. Sanchez
San Diego, California
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulvsanchez
Bi-lingual Senior Plumbing Designer with 18 years of expertise in hydraulic systems for government, industrial, commercial, residential, medical, and educational institutions. Versed in design of various systems to include, domestic water, chemical wastewater, grease wastewater, water heating, storm drainage, laboratory, gas piping, and medical gas systems. Diverse projects experience in accordance with California Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code standards in schematic design, hydronic calculations, piping design and riser diagrams.
Expertise Summary
Coordinate of all project-planning activities, and scheduling to include engineering, quality control, and adhering to regulatory compliance requirements, in alignment with time sensitive deadlines and budget expectations.
Oversight of conceptual design; concept to construction, performing plumbing calculation, developing isometrics, piping plans, equipment selection, developing equipment plans, system details, and problem-solve complex code and desing issues.
Creation and maintenance of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM 360 drawing packages.
Verification of construction scope to validate plumbing is executed as designed, assist in system start-up as required, and coordination with local building officials to affirm code compliance.
Education
CADTeacher - San Diego, California
Revit Architecture Class, 2010
Digital Tech Support - Tijuana, Mexico
AutoCAD, 1999
Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City
Construction Computer Systems, 1995
Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, Mexico City
Bachelor’s in Architecture, 1990
LEED Project Achievements
LEED Platinum Certification Projects
UC San Diego Franklin Antonio
LEED Gold Certification Projects
BEQ Package, Camp Pendleton
P-795, Youth Center, MCAS Miramar
LEED Silver Certification Projects
P-101, Child Development Center, Naval Base SD
P-719, Weapons/Armament, China Lake
CSUSM Social & Behavioral Sciences Building
Professional Experience
Senior Plumbing Designer - San Diego, CA By employment contract January 2023- September 2023
SC Engineers
Accomplishments:
Developed the design process of new facilities; Eldin Industrial Project, San Francisco, CA.
Coordinating and executing medical building; Renovation of Kaiser Riverside Medical Center.
Developed of design of new projects at Military facilities (Fitness Centers). The project was designed for interdisciplinary research spaces, according to the specification required by the customer.
Senior Plumbing Designer - San Diego, CA By employment contract May 2022 December 2022
H+W Engineers
Accomplishments:
In developing the design of new residential condominium projects in San Diego, CA. The new project was designed for interdisciplinary research spaces, such as commercial areas, apartaments and mechanical rooms.
Senior Plumbing Designer - San Diego, CA By employment contract September 2021 – April 2022
BSE Engineers
Accomplishments:
In designing the process of renovation Bernard Elementary School projects in San Diego, CA. The project was designed for interdisciplinary research spaces and classrooms.
Senior Plumbing Designer - San Diego, CA By employment contract February 2021 - September 2021
SC Engineers
Accomplishments:
Completion of some new Military facilities projects on time and, on budget. The project was designed for interdisciplinary research spaces, according to the specification required by the customer.
Senior Plumbing Designer - San Diego, CA January 2018 - March 2020
Dufoe Engineers
Accomplishments:
In planning the renovation of Murrieta Elementary School. Was designed for interdisciplinary research spaces, and classrooms.
New UC San Diego Franklin Antonio, the new project was designed for interdisciplinary research spaces, classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, and central facilities.
Senior Plumbing Designer - San Diego, CA September 2015 - December 2017
LSW Engineers
Accomplishments:
The new Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy the new project was designed for interdisciplinary research spaces, classrooms, auditorium, laboratories, and central facilities.
CVS Pharmacy’s new and renovation projects were designed for interdisciplinary research spaces and were completed on time and budget, according to the specification required by the customer.
Residential condominium in down town San Diego, designed for interdisciplinary research spaces, such as commercial areas, apartaments and mechanical rooms.
Senior Plumbing Designer - San Diego, CA October 2005 - August 2015
MA Engineers
Accomplishments:
Completion of the new facilities of the P-795, Youth Center, MCAS Miramar Military projects. The new projects was designed for interdisciplinary research spaces, according to the specification required by the customer.
The new CSUSM Social & Behavioral Sciences, project account for interdisciplinary research spaces new classroom, laboratories, and core facilities.
During those years, they were designed for interdisciplinary research space for various new and renovation schools, residential condominium, hotels, medical facilities, and government projects in San Diego and other parts of the country on time and within budget. According to the specification required by the customer.
CAD Designer - San Diego, CA April 2003-September 2005
Alpha Mechanical
Accomplishments: Completion of Rolando Branch Library, Fire Station No. 29, and other projects on time and within budget.
Using ADT 2004 & Viz Render, creating 3D models of buildings, including structural per engineering drawings.
HVAC drawing using CAD Pipe 7.2.01, interference check and RFI for any interference that may affect ceiling heights or location of mechanical units.
Create the mechanical floor plan with dimensions and elevation.
Create the fabrication sheets and labels for HVAC to prefabricate.
Additional experience as:
CAD Designer for Remec Corporation, October 1999-April 2003
Design of complex mechanical, electrical, and soldering fixtures,
Assembly-level drawings, and layouts for fixture systems.
Project Control Engineer for Mexican Construction Companies, 1991-1999
In refinery,.
Residential.
Buildings, wastewater management.
Manufacturing facility projects.
Memberships
American Society of Plumbing Engineers (Certification in process)