David D. Rattler
Desoto, TX ***15
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Plumbing design position with opportunities for advancement within a specific discipline.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: While employed for 33 1/2 years in the consulting engineering field, I have gained broad technical knowledge in the planning, design, and documentation of mechanical and electrical systems for various types of commercial facilities. I have also gained proficiency in the use of CAD and other computer related design tools. Proficient in managing several different projects simultaneously. Confer with project personnel, vendors and client representatives effectively in order to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
Jan 2012-July 2012 Plumbing Designer
(Contract) SW Associates, Consulting Engineering, Inc., Dallas, TX
Primary duties included plumbing system design and supported (MOB) Medical office buildings Tenant Finish Out. Plumbing system design for Schools, Health Care /Hospital facilities
May 1993– Dec 2010 Plumbing Designer
JJA, Inc. Consulting Engineering, Dallas, TX
Primary duties included plumbing systems design and support S.P.G (Tenant lease space)
Plumbing systems for schools, office buildings, restaurants, warehouses, retail centers, car dealerships and support on design of high-rise and condo
May 1990-1993 Draftsman
Aug 1977-Feb 1979 Blum Consulting Engineering, Inc., Dallas, TX
Duties included CAD drafting of mechanical and electrical construction documents. Also given opportunities to design plumbing and HVAC systems for commercial facilities under the guidance of engineers.
April 1984-April 1990 CAD Technician/Designer, The Engineering Group
Total Assets Protection, Inc., Arlington, TX
Primary duties included plumbing systems design and CAD services support in all areas of mechanical and electrical systems design. Additional duties included the layout of security, environmental monitoring, fire detection, and Halon fire suppression systems for data processing facilities.
February 1979- Design Draftsman
March 1984 VEI, Inc.
Initially hired as a draftsman, duties included drafting of mechanical and electrical construction documents. Advanced to design draftsman position and designed plumbing systems for restaurants and office buildings. Also given opportunities to design HVAC and electrical systems for commercial facilities under the guidance of engineers.
EDUCATION:
1977 Skyline High School Plumbing Cluster
1977 State of Texas Apprentice Plumber
American Society of Plumbing Engineers 30 hour Plumbing Design Course