With a dynamic career as a Civil Engineer and Drafter spanning over six years, I bring to the table a wealth of experience, a strong commitment to precision, and a passion for exceeding expectations.... Read more

With a dynamic career as a Civil Engineer and Drafter spanning over six years, I bring to the table a wealth of experience, a strong commitment to precision, and a passion for exceeding expectations. My journey started in 2016, and since then, I've worn multiple hats, from inspection and testing roles to drafting and designing for complex projects. My current role as a Project Engineer involves overseeing a team of design engineers on large-scale industrial site development projects. This diverse experience has shaped me into a versatile professional who is comfortable navigating the many facets of civil engineering. In terms of technical skills, my proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D sets me apart. This mastery was honed through my time as a drafting professor, a role in which I developed a comprehensive curriculum and wrote over 800 pages of material. This experience not only deepened my own knowledge but also equipped me with the skills to communicate complex concepts effectively. Among my notable projects are Amazon distribution centers, Domino's stores, and public water and sewer mains spread across Oregon, Western Washington, and as far as Tennessee. Each project has sharpened my ability to conduct detailed stormwater and wastewater management solutions, site grading, road design, sewer lift stations, and many other tasks, all of which are completed with rigorous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering results on time and within budget. Educationally, I hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a minor in applied physics from an ABET accredited institution. Graduating summa cum laude, I proved my dedication to my field and my commitment to achieving high standards. My strengths lie not only in my technical abilities but also in my strategic approach to project management and my meticulous attention to detail. I kick off projects with a comprehensive schedule, identify critical paths and target dates, maintain consistent communication with clients, and ensure all discussions are documented for future reference. I am proud to be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Washington, and I am ready to secure licensure in other states according to the project's needs. My approach to work is characterized by a commitment to transforming clients' visions into reality, delivering aesthetic and sustainable designs within the agreed timeframe and budget. In my free time, I nurture my love for learning, dabbling in coding, indulging in my passion for physics and science, playing chess, and enjoying tennis. These interests add a unique dimension to my professional skillset, as I continually seek to learn, grow, and bring fresh perspectives to my work. In every project I undertake, I strive to embody the principles of excellence, integrity, and sustainable practices. Your vision is my mission, and I look forward to crafting engineering solutions that exceed your expectations.

Professional Civil engineer with -10+ years experience in Civil design of roadways, site development and utility design for water, sewer, storm, and other utilities (electric, gas, telecommunication... Read more

Professional Civil engineer with -10+ years experience in Civil design of roadways, site development and utility design for water, sewer, storm, and other utilities (electric, gas, telecommunication) - Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas and Maryland. - Demonstrated expertise in civil engineering projects, including topographic and boundary surveys, utility conflict investigations, sewer and waterline rehabilitation, roadway widening, drainage analysis, site grading, and storm water modeling and design. - Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, MS Office Suite, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMMM, Open Roads Designer, MicroStation, and Geopak. - Skilled in developing 2D & 3D CAD standards, managing survey practices, and ensuring quality assurance/quality control for civil engineering designs. - Experienced in preparing project deliverables, including plan and profile drawings, corridor modeling, earthwork calculations, utility coordination, SWPPP, accessibility plans, and traffic control plans. -Can work in roadway design and modeling projects in Civil 3d, and OpenRoads designer from field to finish - survey processing (existing topo and boundary drawing, creation of existing and ground surfaces) - design of horizontal and vertical alignment of proposed roadway, - analysis of and mitigation of drainage impacts of proposed roadway and storm water mitigation, - design and modeling of underground storm sewer network, detention pond, drainage channel and outfall design. -creation of horizontal and vertical roadway alignment and profile - corridor modeling of roadway geometry based on AASHTO design guidelines, - preparation of existing and proposed cross sections and creation of cut-fill earthwork calculations - design for proposed roadway signage and pavement stripping - create final design submittal including project phasing, temporary traffic control measures, utility coordination and relocations, design details, calculations, plan and profile sheets - Highly capable in site design for residential and commercial properties -Expertise in site modeling and permit applications for residential and commercial properties.

WHAT I AM -I am a CAD specialist with 15 years of experience in both Solidworks and AutoCAD, in both machine drafting and civil drafting. I have a degree in CAD design, learning the basics in AutoCAD... Read more

WHAT I AM -I am a CAD specialist with 15 years of experience in both Solidworks and AutoCAD, in both machine drafting and civil drafting. I have a degree in CAD design, learning the basics in AutoCAD and then specializing in Solidworks. I also offer consultancy services to help "tune up" your CAD team. You can learn more at jakedrawsforyou. com HOW I WORK -Reach out me, and we can discuss your project needs. If privacy right are an issue, I'm more than happy to sign an NDA for you. From there we can talk about your idea or needs, and I can write up a game plan and talk about the finer points with you. If the plan sounds good to you, an contract is made and I can get started! HOW I ACCOMPLISH THE JOB -I like to segment my work as much as possible, utilizing intelligent CAD practices that allow the system to automate as much busywork as possible. This cuts down your costs and my headaches. In Autocad this means using tools such as Sheet Set Manager, Block Manager, Xref Manager. AFTER THE JOB -If similar work with the same standards are needed in the future, I like to take time build what I like to call an Enclosed Cad Environment. This allows me work even more efficiently for you and use more features that automatically check for standard quality. (This can be done in the planning stage, if you wish.) Contact me today to get started on your project!