civil drafter

John Jefferson

818-***-**** adqdkb@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I have more than 20 years of Civil, Architectural, MEP, Electrical and Mechanical drafting/designing.

Proficient AutoCAD, versions 10 thru 2016. Knowledge of 3D solid modeling/wireframe, Generic Cad, AutoCAD LT, AutoDesk Map, Architectural & Mechanical Desktop, GIS and AutoLisp programming. I have created macros, custom menus, icon libraries and a have become XREF expert. Computer literate in MS Dos, Excel, Access, Power Point, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop. Project Management and public agency or consultant liaison experience.

Proficiency with design of improvement plans for Grading, Street, Sewer, Water and Storm Drain. Must be very Comfortable with Precise Grading design.

Experience with medium to large residential development projects.

Proficiency with preparing Hydrology/Hydraulics and Drainage studies.

Proficiency with Land Desktop. Must understand and be comfortable with point management, creating parcels, creating plans and profiles.

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Ability to multi-task and simultaneously handle multiple projects while working alongside drafters to prepare engineering plans, reports and exhibits.

Must be highly-organized with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Information Technology - Computer Network, ITT Technical Institute, Sylmar, CA March 2004

Associate of Applied Science, Computer - Aided Drafting/Design, ITT Technical Institute, Sylmar, CA March 1994

Professional Experience

9/2020 Non related projects (uber) 09/2019 – present

City of Colton – Public Works Department / Cadd Offload Colton, CA 02/2014 - 09/2019

Project Manager

Supported Engineering Department with the drafting & preparation of engineering plans utilizing AutoCad 16 for various public works projects including parks, electrical substation upgrading, bridge repair, CDBG, CIP and street improvements projects.

Perform construction project management and inspections of several capital improvement projects. Verify conformance with plans and specifications, including review and approval of the contractor’s submittals, insurance, invoices, change orders and process all documents required for project completion.

Prepare cost estimates, technical specifications and bid documents of several engineering projects. Involved in site surveying including operation of survey equipment; measure distance, establish elevations and prepare survey reports

City of Burbank – Department of Water and Power/ Volt Services, Burbank, CA 01/2010 – 01/2013

Civil Electrical Design/Drafter

Supporting Electrical Engineering Department assisting associate Engineers with traffic, street lighting, switchgear, sub-station, feeder schematics, fiber optics, telecommunications, vendor plan review, under ground cable and TROPOS (wireless) projects. Drafting diagrams, as-built and detailed & as built design changes utilizing GIS data entry and AutoCAD 2012.

City of Colton – Public Works / GK and Associates, Colton, CA 02/2006-12/2009

Civil Design Drafter/Engineering Consultant

Supported Engineering Department with the drafting & preparation of engineering plans for various public works projects including parks, bridge repair, CDBG, CIP and street improvements projects.

Perform construction project management and inspections of several capital improvement projects. Verify conformance with plans and specifications, including review and approval of the contractor’s submittals, insurance, invoices, change orders and process all documents required for project completion.

Prepare cost estimates, technical specifications and bid documents of several engineering projects. Involved in site surveying including operation of survey equipment; measure distance, establish elevations and prepare survey reports

Glendale Department of Water & Power/ Protocol Staffing, Glendale, CA 02/2005-11/2005

Civil Engineering Aide/Drafter

Supported engineering department with preparation of drawings including diagrams, as-builts and detailed plan changes. Used GIS, AutoCAD Map 2005 extensively to develop designs for the overhead transmission distribution system, fiber optics, telecommunications, traffic and street lighting system. Developed electrical plans related to generating plants, substations and pumping facilities. Assisted with field survey calculations and verifications.

University of California of Long Beach/ Kimco services, Long Beach, CA 11/2004-01/2005

Architectural Drafter

Assisted the campus facilities architectural department Architects with as-built, redline drawings and architectural construction documents. Produce floor plans, elevations, sections, details, site plans. Using Architectural Desktop and AutoCAD version 2004.

Pasadena Department of Water and Power/ Stivers Staffing Services, Pasadena, CA 04/2003-09/2005

Civil Engineering

Aide using AutoCAD 2004 performed drafting of design plans for streets, water and sewer distribution lines, storm drain systems, street lighting, traffic signals, channelization, or water storage facilities. Preformed routine inspections of public facilities and water transmission facilities. Provided technical input and editing of spatial and attribute data for Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Assisted with field survey calculations and verifications.

Powerco Electric Company, Canoga Park, CA 02/2001-02/2003

Cad Technician

Performed data management and cad administrator responsibilities working from hospital industry criteria, xref drawings. As well as, as communicated with internal and external groups. To produce civil, site, floor, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, electrical coordination drawings and decor documents for remodels, as-built and expansions. Assisted with field survey calculations and verifications. Utilizing AutoCAD 2000, with Micro Station.

Boeing Aircraft Company, Everett, WA 07/1996-11/2000 Aircraft structural mechanic

Assembled major aircraft structures and subassembly of 747,767 & 777. And the interior ladder assembly for Boeing cabin stowbin assemblies.

Crane Consultants, Inc, Burien, WA 11/1995-05/1996

Engineering Design/Drafter

Supported design engineering department with existing major crane structural detail revisions, calculations and bills of material.

Ziezatec Corp, Renton, WA 12/1995-06/1995

Electro/Mechanical Design/Drafter A medical device manufacturer. Assisted design manager with design/concept of electronic components and mechanical layout and fabrication for their Hemodialysis/Reverse Osmosis water purification product line using AutoCAD 14.

Food Services Consultants, Agoura Hills, CA 02/1995-11/1995

Commercial Architectural Drafter

Utilized AutoCAD 13 to update architectural and engineering utility drawings of remodels and facilities (hotels/casinos, kitchens, restaurants & etc.). Drafting site, floor, fixture, HVAC, plumbing plans and electrical wiring diagrams.

American Stores Properties, Salt Lake City, UT 01/1993-10/1994

Architectural Cad Drafter/Store planner

Develop and utilize store planning criteria obtained/provided to produce site, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, elevation and fixture floor plans in support of the company’s growth and development program for new and remodeled stores. Utilized AutoCad LT, AutoCad Rl3 and MicroStation systems technology in production of such plans. Communicated with all internal (engineering purchasing, construction, real estate) and external groups (operating subsidiaries, architect equipment, vendors, etc.) as required pursuant to the development and distribution of such plans.

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