Engineering/Designer II

Virginia Beach VA, Phone: 757-***-****

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LOW VOLTAGE DESIGNER / (ELECTRICAL)

Efficient, detailed, and quality-oriented Professional with over 20 years’ experience in the field, creating products for Navy ship design in piping, structural, electrical, and hull outfitting. Demonstrated exceptional skills in all facets of complex modeling design and drawing production, with ability to save costs through streamlining processes while performing precise calculations including material requirements for design, layout, and other product features. Recognized for ability to effectively communicate with team members to ensure successful completion of products in shortest time possible. Proven record in providing high quality drawings based on clients’ unique specifications, providing continuous support and communication for optimal service. Possess 3D modeling and Designer III experience, performing work as a design checker.

Workload Prioritization Design Integrity Verbal & Written Communication

Product Quality Improvement Quality Assurance Complex Document Interpretation

AutoCAD Software Expertise Client Specifications Security Clearance: Secret & Confidential

U.S. Passport U.S. CAC Card NMCI-NNPI Workstation Experience Autodesk Inventor Professional 2016/2019 Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 SAM Catia V4 DMU AET AutoCAD 2014/2016/2018/2019/2020/2023 & (3D) SharePoint Adobe Acrobat Adept 2011 NSDER Adept 2011 4Dnavigtor Cadam ShipConstructor 2018 Navisworks 2018 NSDER ME-10 Vivid ISID Architectural Desktop Mechanical Desktop Google Earth Adobe Illustrator MS Office 2022 ReCap 2018 PY STD Box Ship Works 2018 JEDMICS Visio iTouchMap Blue Beam EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

VSC FIRE & SECURITY, INC. Virginia Beach, VA

Low Voltage Designer/ (Fire Alarm Design) September 2023-Present

Lead Low Voltage Designer for residential and commercial fire alarm systems.

Created 2D drawings for fire alarm systems and sprinkler waterflow and supervisory systems in AutoCAD 2023.

Applied and paid for fire alarm city permits using VSC company credit card.

Developed fire alarm submittals using NFP-72, 2022 as guidance.

Scheduled final inspections for fire alarm projects.

Mentored new Low Voltage Designer.

Created fire alarm battery calcs, power supply calcs, horn strobe, strobe, and speaker loading calcs, spare capacity calcs, speaker distances calcs, and voltage drop calcs for fire alarm systems. TMMG Chesapeake, VA

Marine Designer/CAD Technician II (Structural) August 2022-August 2023

Supported Engineering Design Team. Develop 3D models and extract 2D production drawings in AutoCAD 2022. Develop blocks using AutoCAD 3D engineering suite. Tutor AutoCAD Techs and Jr. Engineers in the use of AutoCAD.

Developed drawings in accordance with the Engineering Design Team ISO QMP. Develop drawings which meet company standards.

Converted engineering sketches into scaled engineering drawings.

Developed list of materials for assigned drawings. Convert PDF, Excel, and other formats into AutoCAD dwg files.

Performed ship checks under the guidance of supervising engineer.

Reviewed drawings for adherence to Navy and company standards. SIMPLE DESIGN, LLC Suffolk, VA

CAD Technician (Structural) September 2021-Feburary 2022

Lead Architectural Designer for residential and commercial structural buildings. Virginia Beach VA 757-***-**** ********.*.*********@*****.*** Benjamin W. Johnson

Created 2D architectural construction drawings and structural details in AutoCAD 2020 LT.

Displayed ability to organize and manage multiple assignments while collaborating with engineers in solving structural problems.

CHIPTON-ROSS (Contract) Newport News, VA

Hull Outfitting Designer II (Huntington Ingalls Industries) March 2019-October 2019

Worked on the RCOH project for the CVN 74 Aircraft Carrier, using AutoCAD 2018, ReCap 2018, and Ship Works 2018.

Assisted in all facets of design and drawing production for Hull Outfitting, ensuring all Naval architectural processes were in strict compliance with current practices of Navy and Commercial requirements.

Created 2D drawings including build of materials SAP (BOM), ready for issue for the Hull Outfitting department. TRIDENTIS, LLC Virginia Beach, VA

Structural Designer June 2018-Feb 2019

Performed two detailed ship checks on the CVN 74 Aircraft Carrier in Bremerton, Washington concerning structural foundations and electrical for removal and installation for new TV’s, microphones, speakers, upgrades to power panels, junction boxes, and cable ways that involved collecting data necessary to develop the applicable design modifications for systems, and components required to support the system design change.

Managed all IT support issues and solving problems and addressing complaints as they arise.

Developed sketches and took photographs for structural foundations and electrical equipment where needed to supplement markups of reference drawings.

Created new arrangement and block wire drawings for electrical designs for CVN 74 using AutoCAD 2019, ISID, and PY STD.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT, INC. (Contract) Chesapeake, VA Designer, Design Review (Leidos, Inc.) Jan 2018-Feb 2018

Provide drafting expertise and support in the review of AN/SQQ-89(V) U700 Series Drawings. MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Virginia Beach, VA Drafter III, Electrical Aug 2016-Dec 2017

Develops complete major layout engineering and civil drawings of complicated components and assemblies such as schematics, interconnect lists, parts breakdown, printed circuit board layouts, Coeds, etc., from notes, rough sketches, or general instructions of engineers and designers for U.S. Coast Guard Cutters in AutoCAD.

Created new arrangement, block wire diagrams, and Coeds for various Coast Guard Cutters for electrical designs installing new DVP’s, microphones, speakers, junction boxes, terminal boards, control heads, power supplies, and transceivers.

Contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or manufacturing operation.

Produce manufacturing, assembly, installation, and operation type drawings. Worked closely with design originators in preparation of drawings of unusual, complex, and original designs, which require a high level of precision.

Performed several ship checks for various Coast Guard Cutters in electrical at C3CEN, and other Coast Guard bases in Virginia.

AEROTEK INC. (Contract) Chesapeake, VA

Marine Designer (Serco, Inc.) April 2016-June 2016

Developed on shore civil Installation Design Plans (IDPs) for Army bases and Naval Stations in other countries in accordance with references 2.1-2.4 using AutoCAD 2016 & Google Earth.

Reviewed, revised, and discussed civil drawings for Department of Defense, in accordance with all directives. CDI MARINE COMPANY (Contract) Portsmouth, VA

Engineering Technician I/ Drafter (Norfolk Naval Shipyard) Sept 2015-March 2016

Utilized AutoCAD 2012 to develop removal and installation foundation drawings for LHD Navy ships.

Produced correct and timely (3D) foundation models according to clients’ requirements and engineering calculated needs.

Virginia Beach VA 757-***-**** ********.*.*********@*****.*** LOCKHEED MARTIN, INC. Chesapeake, VA

CAD/CAM Engineer Oct 2014-Sept 2015

Applied Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) to develop design drawings depicting equipment cabinets, cableways, foundations, shipboard structure and general room arrangements in support of the rip out and installation of US Navy systems for various destroyers.

Performed a ship check in San Diego, California on two Destroyers for structural foundations.

Traveled to ship sites to conduct physical inspection of ship and equipment, interpretation of technical drawings to figure out structural requirements, creation and maintenance of a drawing library and understanding and application of technical specifications to meet industry and military standards.

Balanced multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and deliveries. PERFORMANCE–BASED SOLUTIONS, INC. (Contract) Norfolk, VA AutoCAD Specialist III (U.S. Coast Guard- Design & Construction Center) Dec 2012-Jan 2013

Prepared letters, spreadsheets, presentations, and diverse types of correspondence using MS Office.

Produced variety of products to meet internal and external client requirements related to drawing editing, photo interpretation, and vectorization.

Built, updated, and recorded original site plans for enrollment teams during site visits, producing Official Plot. Plan

(OPP) based upon data collection, and later submitted OPP to USCG COTR and Contracting Officer (KO) for review.

Manipulated AutoCAD files provided by government, formatting for insertion on AET through area calculations for civil drawings, buildings and various structures, and specific data field entry.

Collaborated with CADD/GIS technicians and Project Managers to efficiently complete projects.

Proactively sought input and clarification from other team members, minimizing wasted time.

Performed other drawing, scanning, copying, and printing duties using a variety of office peripherals. STROM ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA, INC. (Contract) Hampton, VA Structural Designer (Gibbs & Cox) March 2011-Jul 2011

Validated I-Checks and MCR’s on LCS5 Navy ship, as quality control checker for ventilation, piping, structural systems, and electrical equipment using Ship Constructor and Navisworks. NORTHROP GRUMMAN Newport News, VA

Structural Designer II Sep 2004-Nov 2010

Worked on shipbuilder and NAVSEA PEO Carriers and PMS378 projects.

Aided in all sides of modeling design and drawing production for 15 piping systems, ensuring all Naval architectural processes were in strict compliance with current practices of Navy and Commercial requirements.

Successfully assisted in design and drawing production of foundations, lifting pads, hangers for various piping, electrical, and machinery mountings.

Created 3D models and 2D drawings including build of materials (BOM), ready for issue for Piping and Structural Foundation departments in CATIA V4, DMI, and AutoCAD. EDUCATION

Asociate of Applied Science in Computer Drafting & Design Dean’s List ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Norfolk, VA 2003

Virginia Beach VA 757-***-**** ********.*.*********@*****.*** Courses in Computer Drafting & Design Dean’s List, Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hampton, VA 1997 Certificate in Drafting & Design

NEW HORIZONS TECHNICAL CENTER Hampton, VA 1994 Virginia Beach VA 757-***-**** ********.*.*********@*****.***

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