Sarah Zora Crossman
Engineering Technician and CAD Designer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAD DESIGNER - FREELANCE
- Freelance project designs of engineering and architectural projects using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GIS and Revit
- Responding to design comments and working independently across teams of engineers and architects on commercial site plans, residential and subdivision design, road work projects, BIM, and structural projects.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - SYNERGY ENGINEERING
2020-2021
- Design and drafting of city, county and state commercial projects using Civil 3D, ArchiCAD, and GIS.
- Preparing material for submittal and responding to various agency comments, including extensive code reviews for major and minor subdivisions, commercial developments across several states, and MDT projects
- Assisting in survey work using total stations and other survey tools, staking various commercial project sites for building corners and road alignments
- septic permits and submittals to MDEQ
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - STAHLY ENGINEERING AND ASSOCIATES 2018-2019
- Producing, editing and manipulating data sets and survey data in ArcGIS for submittals
- Creating engineering calculation tools in excel to improve efficiency and workflow for calculation and engineering projects
- Organizing Subdivision administration activities for survey team and engineering technicians
- Assisting with A/P’s and Project Billing as well as financial reviews and analysis of large commercial overall construction management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN -AUTOPILOT INC.
2016 - 2018
- Planning and scheduling manufacturing work for 10 machines running 24 hours a day across many different projects
- Drafting part component drawings using primarily Solidworks, and preparing technical product schematics for technicians
- Writing grants proposals and putting together presentations for clients and other designers
- Working to improve financial margins of manufacturing to be competitive with non-US manufacturers and improve overall costs
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - PIONEER TECHNICAL SERVICES 2014-2017
- Providing engineering support for environmental remediation projects and superfund sites in Idaho and Montana
- Creating calculation and data analysis tools in excel, Matlab, and labview to examine the effects of environmental remediation efforts
- Generating maps and figures in ArcGIS based on survey data and sampling results for internal use and EPA/DEQ submittals and reports
- Providing administrative support for office as needed
ENGINEERING INTERN - UTRS
2012-2013
- Using AutoCAD to design piping and lab setups for experimental crystal growing and other research for metal alloys
- HVAC design and assistance for crystal growth projects
- Scanning electron microscope and XRD analysis of researched titanium alloys
- Data entry of experiment results and management of lab chemicals and equipment
VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR - SARAH CROSSMAN STRING STUDIO
2012- Present
- Violin, Viola, and Cello instruction for students of all ages
- Organizing and Instructing group lessons, recitals, and community volunteer events
- Assistant Concertmaster of the Butte symphony since 2008 and orchestra member of several other orchestras in the state SZC
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EDUCATION
B.S Mechanical Engineering -
Montana State University
3 years completed
Internships and Co-ops with Peabody
Energy (2010), BP (2009), and
National Institutes of Health
(2006-2008)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Computer modeling and design
using a wide variety of programs
including Civil3D, AutoCAD,
ArchiCAD, ArcGIS, Revit,
Solidworks, and Microstation
● Extensive Technical writing
experience with grants,
proposals, and submittals to
various city, county, and state
agencies
● Hands-on field work experience
including site evaluations,
surveying and lab work
● Independent learner and
self-motivated worker
● Willingness to learn new skills
outside expertise and think
outside the box
PROFESSIONAL GOALS
- Expanding and refining design skills to
contribute to projects that benefit clients,
our community, and environment,
- Continuing to work with Engineers and
Architects to problem-solve and find
creative design solutions
- Continue to educate myself and earn
more technical certifications across more
programs