SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

Hy-Tek Material Handling, LLC. - Integrated Systems Division
August 2014 - Current

Work directly under the VP of Engineering. The scope of my projects range from simple fabricated parts to complete design and installation packages for multi-million dollar turn-key projects nation-wide. I am tasked with everything from meeting with the customer, to working with suppliers and installation crews. I also take part in aiding the VP with developing engineering standards and software that is used by the company. I use Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Office for the majority of my work.

Typical Project Work:

• Attend meetings with the Client along with the project Sales Engineer and any other involved parties such as an  A/E or GC in new construction projects.

• Develop Proposal Drawings utilizing a multitude of manufacturer's design tools to be presented to the Client

• Compile Budgets and Schedules based on pricing and prospective lead times after issuing RFQs and comparing Quotes

• Detail Installation Packages as needed based on project scale. This includes Mechanical, Electrical, Air, Egress, Fire Safety, Lighting, Structural and any other Layout, Detail or Shop Drawings as necessary.

• Issue Purchase Orders for Equipment and Installation Services.

• Perform site visits as needed to coordinate installation services and rectify any potential issues before they become a problem that affects project delivery.

• Create As-Built drawings upon project completion to be turned over to customer along with all equipment operation and maintenance manuals.

Other Work:

• Develop sophisticated Dynamic Blocks within AutoCAD used for quick turnaround proposal layout drawings and budgeting.

• Develop a custom interface within AutoCAD to select from the various Dynamic Blocks.

• Attend meetings with our Autodesk vendor to discuss and plan software upgrades and data management. 

CAD DRAFTSMAN

CL Products International, LLC (Candle-Lite)
May 2013 - August 2014

Worked directly under the plant engineer as a CAD Draftsman. The scope of my projects ranged from simple equipment stands that improved productivity and safety, to plant wide utility drawings used in projects of value ranging in the area of $10,000 to $250,000. I was often asked to attend high importance meetings to provide input on the capabilities and restrictions of the plant utilities and subsequent improvements. I used Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Office for my projects.

• Drafted as-built drawings of facility utilities, such as electircal, water supply, steam, condensate return and wax lines
• Worked with contracted architects, contractors, and system experts to aide in facility upgrades
• Drafted & Designed equipment safety guarding and platforms in accordance with OSHA guidelines

CAD DRAFTSMAN

Freelance
March 2012 - May 2013

Worked for various construction companies and contractors on residential and commercial construction projects. Most notable were the preliminary design drawings and renderings for a restaurant and bar, The Escape, in Wilmington Ohio. AutoCAD was used for these projects.

• Drafted 2D floor plan drawings, 3D models, and renderings for residential and commercial construction projects
• Worked with clients to bring their ideas and dreams to paper and then handed them off to contractor to bring to life

TEACHER'S AIDE

Southern State Community College
August 2011 - May 2013

Worked for an Engineering Professor for several semesters. I aided him with several tasks, of which included:

• Creating and updating lesson plans
• Tutored students and helped teach classes
• Preformed errands and secretarial tasks
• Set up and preformed maintenance on education equipment (3D Printer)