CAD Designer/Drafter

NEAL CONTRERAS

Poway, CA *****

858-***-**** ********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

I’m actively seeking a position as CAD Designer/Drafter to an organization.

SUMMARY

• Fifteen years in CAD Design/Drafting

• Three years in Wireless Communication Design

• Three years in Manufacturing & Facilities Environment

• Three years Drafting Supervisor (Outside U.S.A.)

• Current U.S. government “Security Clearance”

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dept. of Defense, Army - Raytheon (Fort Irwin, CA) 4/19/2010 to 8/27/2010

CAD Designer/Drafter (Engineering Service Professionals - Contract)

• Generated architectural structure, floor plans and elevations of 26 newly built buildings utilized for actual “Site Range Training” as a documentation in CAD files by adding/reflecting the As-Built location of various electronic, electrical & mechanical equipment for “Confidential” components within the building which interconnects to other buildings and into one control central building that collects all the data from all sources as part of the WTA (Warrior Training Alliance) of the “Army Program” utilizing CAD 2010 in model & paper space format.

• Interfaced with engineers, technicians & Q.A. in the field for appropriate data, parts lists, materials, manufacturer & details complying mil-std.

• Innovated, updated and organized CAD files, layers & plot style in the system.

• Have an active “Security Clearance” as required working in a military facility.

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (San Diego, CA) 8/2007- 12/2008

CAD Designer/Operator (Aerotek Staffing -Temporary)

• Reformatted building & structure plans, process & piping plans, P&ID, electrical & facilities CAD files in the system utilizing CAD 2006 and upgraded to CAD 2009 using model/ paper space and xref format to upgrade attached CAD files.

• Innovated new plot style (ctb) for new plotter, layers, pen size, line type & color scheme.

• Converted CAD files into pdf format within the departments and to outside contractors.

• Designed process flow, simplified document changes & modifications (ECOs)

of approved validated drawings in the Process Plant complying company’s SOP.

• Managed CAD files in the system and issuance of hard copies to inter-department &

contractors that needed blue print during repair & construction.

• Developed system in consolidating contractors CAD files into updated company’s standard format and resolved conflicting CAD issues with outside consultants.

• Interfaced the design and modification of vial filling machine to maximize production.

• Certified in (GMP) Good Manufacturing Practice as company’s policy with FDA.

• Attended seminar on Navisworks & Revit software in application for proposed manufacturing structure expansion & equipment in 3-D model.

• Created new CAD drawings & documentations using Microsoft word & excel to augment some CAD requirements in the process.

BDS Engineering, Inc. (Lemon Grove, CA) 3/2004 – 6/2007

Civil CAD Drafter

• Prepared topography plans from survey, corner records, site & paving, demolition, grading, erosion & utilities plan (water, sewer, storm drain, catch basin, and cleanouts) with details.

• Simplified street/alleys improvements plan, profile & details, utilizing CAD Civil Desktop,

CAD 2006 (model/paper space & x-ref) and Civil Eagle Point software.

• Regenerated landscaping projects, vegetation, irrigation system and details for construction.

Richard Brady & Associates (San Diego, CA) 3/2003 – 3/2004

Civil CAD Drafter (Senior Design Staffing-Temporary)

• Prepared grading plans, water pipelines, Chlorine basin, sewer & street improvements plans, profile and details using Land Development Desktop (LDD), CAD 2000 & CAD 2004.

• Innovated design of pumping station sites and details for construction & operation.

• Created & organized P&ID of water system, equipment & control system, templates of valves, flanges, elbows & controls for library standards.

Ecocrete, Inc. -Structural Engineering (Chula Vista, CA) 7/2002 – 11/2002

CAD Designer/Drafter (Temporary)

• Designed/drafted the architectural and structural modular school buildings in California with

details and ADA standards requirements utilizing AutoCAD 2000 (model & paper space).

• Created standard and customize templates for restrooms complying ADA code.

DCI Pacific (San Diego, CA) 12/2001 - 5/ 2002

CAD Tech Consultant

• Designed “Cellsites Projects” of various wireless communications carriers, initial site walk,

zoning and construction drawing with architectural, structural & electrical details utilizing

xref, paper & model space features on CAD 2000.

• Converted architectural As-Built scan files into scaled CAD files to be utilized for project design.

• Organized architectural, structural, mechanical & electrical templates & details as library

standards for construction drawing & project documentations.

JM Consulting Group, Inc. ( San Diego, CA) 4/2000 – 2/2001

Lead CAD Designer

• Coordinated with Project Engineers/Architects in the development of Land Use Plan Zoning &

construction plans of wireless communication projects to meet governing agencies standards.

• Expedited Technical Review meetings with client & teams to prepare site accurate plans.

• Designed “Cellsites Projects” using AutoCAD Rel 14 & 2000 utilizing features of xref,

paper space/model space for the architectural, structural & electrical design and details.

• Developed and maintained JMCG Drafting standards, trained and supervised team of drafters,

monitored work load, goals, submittal and schedule of projects completion on time.

Caraway Communications, Inc. (El Cajon, CA) 9/1999 - 4/2000

Senior CAD Designer/Drafter (Tops Technical Staffing-Temporary)

• Designed wireless Cellsites site plans, equipment, antenna (s) mounted on building structure,

SC electrical tower, standard light pole & fabricated monopalm with architectural, electrical &

structural details complying city code requirements utilizing AutoCAD Rel. 14 & CAD 2000.

PDS Engineering (Poway, CA) 9/1998 -8/1999

CAD Designer/Drafter (Tops Technical Staffing-Temporary)

• Created schematic diagrams and schedules from engineers’ instruction utilizing AutoCAD Rel. 14.

• Created raster files of single line and schematic diagram of electrical panel & enclosure

wiring utilizing CAD Overlay Program & CAD Rel. 14.

• Prepared complex mechanical design from engineers’ general/verbal instructions and sketches.

Depotech Corporation (San Diego, CA) 5/1996 - 6/1998

AutoCAD Designer/Drafter

• Designed, created, modified and organized architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing,

process and P&ID CAD drawings from general verbal and written instructions from engineers

and scientists utilizing AutoCAD Rel. 12, 13 & upgraded the system into AutoCAD Rel.14.

• Coordinated with Facilities Engineering team on manufacturing and utility scale-up projects.

• Created P&ID of new Manufacturing Facility from layouts and sketches from scientists.

• Interfaced with engineers/consultants to modify the architectural structure of the building to

meet the laboratories, clean room and facilities requirements.

• Designed vessels with specification, prototype of mechanical parts/sub-assemblies from actual

worn out parts for fabrication.

• Updated HVAC plans into As-Built CAD files & transformed all contractors CAD files

into company’s standard format/system.

• Upgraded AutoCAD application from CAD Rel. 12 to Rel. 13c4a, Windows 95 with new plotter.

• Utilized another program by Softdesk (Building Services Special Edition Ver. 7.5,

CAD Rel. 13-C4a) to generate bill of materials, isometric and 3D solid modeling (piping,

valves, flanges, pumps, vessels, motors, building structure) of the new Manufacturing facility.

Tomahawk II-Mechanical & Aerospace (San Diego, CA) 2/1998 - 2/1999

AutoCAD Drafter/QA (Partime Job)

• Transformed raster files of mechanical and aerospace drawings into standard AutoCAD Rel.13

and Tracer format conforming to the standard specifications of various clients (Mil-Std & tolerance).

• Performed QA of drafters CAD drawings to comply the guidelines & standards.

NaCom -Telecommunication Consultant (San Diego, CA) 8/1994 – 5/1996

AutoCAD Designer/Drafter

• Created electronic road maps into AutoCAD drawing with detailed fiber optics

network design and structure for cable company utilizing AutoCAD Rel. 12 & 13.

• Customized aerial/underground fiber optics network design and structure.

• Created 3D solid modeling of the network structure and its accessories.

• Utilized a supplementary AutoCAD program, ADE (Advanced Data Extension)

in mapping and joining project areas together into one overall view project plan.

EDUCATION

• Advanced AutoCAD Design/Drafting Diploma - Platt College, San Diego, CA - 1993

• Microelectronics Certificate - Microelectronics Training Center, San Diego, CA- 1992

• Bachelor Degree: B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Feati University, Philippines

License: Mechanical Engineer, P.E. (Philippines)

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