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Senior Electrical CAD Drafter with CAD Expertise

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
April 24, 2026

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WALESCA I. SANTIAGO

Senior Electrical Drafter

PO Box 1885

Tempe AZ 85280

Cell: 602-***-****

Email: ***************@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a challenging position with an established and respected engineering company which allows me to continue to gain experience and knowledge while contributing to the ongoing success of the company.

Profile

A professional Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technician with the desire, knowledge and skills required to produce technical drawings according to industry standards in several different disciplines. Education

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) - Phoenix, Arizona Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology May 20, 1998. Training included 1,350 hours in the following subjects.

* Mechanical Applications I

* Structural Applications I

* Architectural Applications I

* Architectural Applications II

* Architectural Applications III

* Architectural Applications IV

* Architectural Applications V

* Architectural Applications VI

* Civil Applications I

* Electromechanical Applications I

* Auto LISP Programming

* Data Management

* Advance 3D Modeling

* Presentation Graphics & Animation

* Virtual Reality

Professional Field Major

* Architectural

Type of Field Experiences

* Architectural, Electrical

Other

Santiago Rivera Garcia Vocational High School - Yauco, Puerto Rico Vocational High School of Occupational Studies Diploma in Construction Drafting Technology May 20, 1996. Training included 3 years in the following subjects.

* Construction Drafting Drawing (hand table drawings) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other

* Working knowledge with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Microstation Software.

* Working knowledge with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Publisher, Microsoft Visio, Cimage, SharePoint, Open Text, Project Wise, WAM – Maximo, Tellabs.

* Working knowledge of engineering principles and theory as required formulating and preparing complex graphics specialized.

* Working knowledge of drawing types within the working discipline and their interrelationships.

* Ability to lay out drawings to scale and work from rough sketches.

* Ability to display the manual and/or computer aided skills required to produce quality graphics within a satisfactory time frame.

* Ability to perform work involving coordinating of mind and a high degree of visual attention over an extended period of time.

* Ability to use reason, logic and tact in all assignments.

* Ability to differentiate colors.

* Bilingual "English/Spanish” - Ability to communicate and translate both verbally and in writing.

* Ability to apply the above knowledge’s and skills in a practical manner to achieve clear, accurate and economical documentation.

Senior Sub-Division Experiences

* Utility/Government, Industrial, Commercial and Residential Software Experiences

Senior AutoCAD Designer/Drafter – 18+ years’ Experience on AutoCAD Software and others:

* AutoCAD R13 thru 2014

* Bentley Microstation V8

* ABS 2006

* MEP 2008 2D / 3D

* Revit

* Microsoft Visio 2010

* Open Text

* SharePoint

Software in Process

* Project wise

Years of Experience

Senior AutoCAD Designer/Drafter – 18+ years’ Experience as an Electrical CAD Design, Drafter, Operator and Technician.

SRP (PBF Communications Department) - Tempe, AZ – 4/11-Present (Utility/Government) TECHNICIAN ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATIONS DRAFTING SR - (PARA) Job Brief: Under general supervision, accompanied by support from drafting and engineering personnel, performs technical and skilled design drafting assignments requiring the application of fundamental engineering and advanced drafting skills to formulate and prepare complex and detailed engineering drawings associated with the construction, modification and maintenance or project facilities. Job Duties:

* Uses manual and/or computer drafting skills to prepare drawing from notes, marked prints, verbal/written instructions, calculations or rough sketches.

* Researches, extracts and integrates engineering data obtained from various sources to produce the required designs.

* Reviews all information received from others or formulated by self for accuracy and completeness to minimize drafting/engineering errors.

* Performs field checks as necessary to assure that new designs will interface with existing facilities and systems.

* Applies engineering theory and/or performs mathematical calculations to achieve the complete design.

* Assists in developing new and improving existing manual and/or computer graphics drawing procedures through experimentation and innovation.

* Assists supervisor in the training and instructing of drafting personnel, as required.

* Assists in providing technical assistance and quality assurance for other drafters in support of design effort.

* Performs and may lead other drafters in field research on temporary assignments away from permanency headquarters.

* Submits request for technical support (computer program, etc.), simplifying and expediting drawing procedures.

* Performs production design drafting and/or checking.

* Assumes duties and responsibilities of a higher classification, if designated, for upward mobility training.

ARUP - Los Angeles, CA - 09/08 - 12/08 (Industrial, Commercial Residential) Senior Electrical Cad Drafter - Contract Position

Job Brief: Completed design/CAD drafting of detailed work for electrical lighting projects for various architectural engineers and commercial businesses throughout the State of California. Assumed responsibility for drafting and detail work of electrical plans for numerous commercial businesses and engineering projects. Involved in all facets of the Engineering Department. Worked directly with companies in lighting system mapping, made readies, as-built, etc Job Duties:

* Electrical drawings for commercial, subdivisions on AutoCAD 2008 & MEP2008

* Correction to drawings

HDR Inc. - Phoenix, AZ - 01/07 - 06/08 (Industrial & Commercial) Electrical Cad Technician II / Cad Coordinator

Job Brief: Completed design/CAD drafting of detailed work for electrical lighting projects for various architectural engineers and commercial businesses throughout the State of Arizona. Assumed responsibility for drafting and detail work of electrical plans for numerous commercial businesses and engineering projects. Involved in all facets of the Engineering Department. Worked directly with companies in lighting system mapping, made readies, as-built, etc Job Duties:

* Electrical drawings for commercial, subdivisions on AutoCAD 2008 & MEP2008

* Correction to drawings

NP Engineering - Phoenix, AZ - 10/00 – 01/07 (Residential & Commercial) Cad Operator / Junior Designer

Job Brief: Completed design/CAD drafting of detailed work for electrical lighting projects for various architectural engineers and commercial businesses throughout the State of Arizona. Assumed responsibility for drafting and detail work of electrical plans for numerous commercial businesses and engineering projects. Involved in all facets of the Engineering Department. Worked directly with companies in lighting system mapping, made readies, as-built, etc. Job Duties:

* Electrical drawings for apartments, residential, schools, townhouses, stores, churches etc. subdivisions on AutoCAD R2004

* Correction to drawings



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