Project Engineering

Dennis Arrants

***** *.*. *** **. #A***, Bellevue, Washington 98007

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CAD Project Design Drafter – Engineering Technologist

Summary of Qualifications

Over 20 years CAD design and drafting, with proven excellence in a variety of engineering disciplines, including Structural, Civil, Transportation, Architectural, and Mechanical. Expert in Microstation and AutoCAD with extensive experience in Revit. Also adept in Corel Draw X5, with the ability to learn any vector-based program quickly. As an Engineering Technologist (ET) perform many engineering tasks. Possess outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving skills that prevent costly revisions. Accurately work at least one and a half to two times faster than most design drafters. Results-oriented professional who thrives on challenges.

Professional Highlights

•As the Engineering Technologist and Project Design Drafter executed, then drafted, additions to the I-405 / I-520 Interchange Improvements Project. The combination of skills allowed the project to be completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Due to the money saved by the company received a raise after just five months of employment.

•Specifically recognized for both assessing and correcting mistakes on a time-sensitive proposal. While the project has not yet been awarded, the firm was able to submit its ideas ahead of schedule and error free. In addition, the company was able to offer what it felt was a much more competitive quote.

•As Project Design Drafter and ET, have provided design and drafting expertise, assignment coordination, and communication management on award-winning projects, including, but not limited to: high-rise office buildings, apartments, hotels, bridges, highways, public utilities, parking structures, sports arenas, and dams.

•Recently completed graphical designs for a commercial product’s instructions. Received a bonus due to outstanding initial sales that were attributed to the clarity of the illustrations as well as the product itself.

•During past employment was a Co-Project Design Drafter and the ET on an intricate, time-sensitive 180+ story hotel/residence in Saudi Arabia, using the metric system. Each floor plan was unique. Despite its complexity and schedule requirements, the project was completed on time and on budget. Was promoted for outstanding achievement.

•Redesigned pier caps during the I-90 Bridge renovation when crew failed to correctly place pilings. Saved the State millions of dollars and the principle engineering firm from a lawsuit. Received a special award for this accomplishment.

•Co-designed and drafted the award-winning Flaming Geyser Concrete Bridge.

•Throughout career it has not been unusual to be assigned tasks on several different projects during a day. Such enterprises have included, not only working with engineers from various disciplines, but also switching back and forth between CAD programs. The ability to do this efficiently, effectively, and even comfortably has proven to be a tremendous financial benefit to employers.

Professional History

Contract Engineering Technologist and Design Drafter & 1992 – Present

Contract Graphical Designer / Illustrator (Full or Part-time)

Jacobs Engineering Group, Bellevue, WA, 2010 – 2011

Engineering Technologist and Project Design Drafter

Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Seattle, WA, 2002 – 2009

Engineering Technologist and Project Design Drafter

ABKJ, Seattle, WA, 1998 – 2002

Engineering Technologist and Design Drafter

Summit Engineers, Seattle, WA 1992 – 1998

Design Drafter

Entranco Engineers, Bellevue, WA, 1989 – 1992

Design Drafter

Education

Structural Drafting, North Seattle Community College

BA, California State University, Sacramento, California

Post-Graduate Teaching Certificate, California State University

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