EDGAR E. RICHARDSON
Hopkins, SC 29061
Email: *********************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Architectural Drafter/ Designer with a comprehensive background in the design and drafting of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical drawings and documentation. Ability to design and work from field surveys, engineering field notes and verbal instructions. Proficient in the use of CAD software Auto Cad, Micro station and Revit. Experience includes numerous projects including but not limited to commercial, Federal and educational. Also have experience in MEP systems and Interior Mill work and Cabinetry. SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
AutoCad: Arch, MEP, Civil 3d: Microstation V8: Revit. Addl, Trimble and Carlson handheld and base station Google Sketch-up Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
EMPLOYMENT
4/21-Present James G Swift & Associates/ Augusta, GA Civil / Architectural CAD Specialist
Prepared Civil and Architectural plans and Construction drawings and Designs for Commercial and Residential Projects.
Drafted and designed Site Plans, Plats, ESPC drawings etc. required for a Civil Project . Prepared floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings etc. required for and Architectural Project..
12/19-2/20 Austin Awning and Canvass/ Charlotte, NC Architectural CAD Specialist
Prepared Architectural plans and Construction drawings and Designs for Awnings and Canopiest
Drafted and designed structural members (using light gauge metal), floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings.
Collaborated with a team of Construction Managers and Assemblers on the construction of Awings and Canopies. .
4/18-10/19 Hart & Hickman/ Charlotte, NC
Civil CAD Specialist
Prepared Civil and Architectual plans and presentation drawings.
Drafted and designed structural members, floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings.
Collaborated with a team of Geological engineers on plans. .
Used Trimble and Carlson Survey equipment
4/15-1/17 MHA Associates/ Brandford, CT
Senior Structural Drafter/Designer
Prepared structural Steel and Concrete plan, construction and presentation drawings.
Drafted and designed structural members, floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings.
Collaborated with a team of structural engineers on plans. .
Taught engineers to be proficient in the use of CADD techniques.
Used Trimble and Carlson Survey equipment
6/11-3/15 RCM Technologies/ Purchase, NY
Mechanical Drafter/Designer
Prepare mechanical Facilities drawings for MEP systems for industrial and educational projects ie. NYPA using AutoCad MEP 3D, 2D and Isometric.
Drafted and designed floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings.
Collaborated with a mechanical and Electrical engineer on design and drafting of plans. 2/09-5/11 MCC of the Carolinas/ Charlotte, Nc
Senior Drafter/Designer
Prepared mechanical drawings for HVAC/air distribution system, piping for heating and cooling, cooling towers, chillers etc...on high rise and industrial projects using 3D Autocad MEP .
Drafted and designed floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings.
Collaborated with a mechanical engineer on design and drafting of plans.
Attended coordination meetings to consult with and verify location of related mechanical systems.
Influenced manager design on implementation of new design software.
Attained design certificate for structural preservation and restoration. 10/06-10/08 Desimone Consulting and Engineering/ New Haven, CT Structural Drafter/Designer
Prepared structural plans and presentation drawings.
Drafted and designed structural members, floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings.
Collaborated with a team of structural engineers on plans.
Commuted between Connecticut and New York office on projects.
Projects include high rise mixed use buildings and the Isle of Capri and Mohegan Sun casinos.
Taught engineers to be proficient in the use of CADD techniques. 2/05-11/06 Transystems /South Norwalk, CT
Architectural Drafter/Designer
Preparation of transportation architecture and architectural drawings.
Drafted and designed floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings.
Worked with a team of Architects and Engineers in designing transportation architecture, such as JFK, Port Authority and Grand Central retail stores, commercial.
Surveyed the sites for As-Built drawings and producing presentation documents.
Train Interior design architecture to be more proficient with CADD.
Praised by senior design and management for higher design proficiency rating. 11/02-11/04 Atlantic Consulting and Engineering/Bridgeport, CT Mechanical Drafter
Preparation of mechanical and electrical drawings. Piping and mechanical design
HVACDuctwork/Hot and Cold Water piping
Reviewed and checking of Shop drawings.
Projects include; Commercial, residential, and the Sikorsky facility.
Completed electrical and mechanical designs such as; HVAC and plumbing systems with the assistance of electrical and mechanical engineer.
Introduced the use of CAD technique.
3/99-10/02 Kajima Associates/ Atlanta, GA
Architectural Drafter/Designer
Preparation of architectural drawings.
Drafted and designed floor plans, elevations, details, and section drawings.
Worked team of architects and engineers in designing industrial, laboratory and commercial facilities.
Duties included surveying sites for As-built drawings.
Produced presentation documents.
EDUCATION
1992-1993 Certificate- Architectural Drafting and Design, Porter & Chester Institute / Stratford, CT 1989-1991 Major- Civil Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University / Orangeburg, SC