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Luis C.

Expert Civil Drafter | 5+ Yrs Oil & Gas | Subdivisions & HDD Design

San Antonio, United States

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14,629 / 132,836

Skill pts: 5

API Land Survey Drafting Land Surveying Surface Modeling Trimble Business Center

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About

With over 5 years of specialized experience in the Permian Basin and across Texas, I provide high-precision drafting and design services for the energy and land development sectors. My expertise is rooted in the Field-to-Finish workflow, bridging the gap between raw field data and professional engineering deliverables.
I don’t just "draw lines"—I understand the underlying data. Whether it’s processing complex point clouds in Trimble Business Center or designing Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) sections in AutoCAD Civil 3D, I focus on technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clean, organized CAD standards.
Technical Expertise:
• Energy & Midstream: Pipeline drafting (including the ET-S Permian Pipeline), well pads, and facility as-builts.
• Land Surveying: Boundary analysis, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, and topographic mapping.
• Civil Design: Subdivision platting, surface modeling (TIN), and volumetric calculations for earthwork.
• Project Leadership: As a former CAD Department Manager, I am highly efficient at managing my own workflows and ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous Quality Control standards.
Software Stack:
• Expert: AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD.
• Advanced: Trimble Business Center (TBC), Carlson Survey.
• Specialized: Field-to-Finish automation and point cloud processing.
Why Hire Me?
Based in San Antonio, Texas, I am a member of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS) and hold a Texas Real Estate License. This unique combination of skills allows me to navigate property law, easements, and title encumbrances with a level of insight most drafters lack.
I am committed to clear communication, rapid turnaround times, and providing "plug-and-play" support for your engineering or surveying team.

Experience

Drafting and Design Multiple · Full-time Apr 2026 – Present 1 mos United States Project Experience
Lead CAD Technician | ET-S Permian Pipeline Project
• Executed high-precision technical drafting for a major midstream construction project in the Permian Basin.
• Developed complex Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) sections and profiles.
• Managed critical point placement and alignment sheets, ensuring 100% compliance with engineering specifications and environmental constraints.
CAD Department Manager | Surveying & Civil Firm
• Oversaw CAD operations and standards for a multi-disciplinary team, reducing drafting errors by implementing standardized Civil 3D templates.
• Led the Field-to-Finish workflow, processing raw GNSS and Total Station data through Trimble Business Center (TBC) to create final survey deliverables.
• Directly managed the production of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and complex subdivision plats.
Senior Survey Technician | Land Development & Energy
• Produced detailed topographic surfaces and volumetric calculations for well pads and site development.
• Performed advanced boundary analysis and deed research, leveraging a professional background in Texas Real Estate to identify potential easement and title conflicts.
• Specialized in the creation of legal descriptions and exhibit drawings for oil and gas right-of-way acquisitions.

Technical Proficiencies
• Software: AutoCAD Civil 3D (Expert), Trimble Business Center (Advanced), Carlson Survey, Microsoft Office.
• Surveying Standards: ALTA/NSPS, Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS) Standards, HDD Design, Construction Staking Setup.
• Data Processing: LIDAR/Point Cloud thinning, TIN Surface creation, and Coordinate System transformations.

Education

Ashworth College ASS Computer Aided Drafting, CAD, Associates 2017 – 2021 Activities and Societies: Magna cum laude Associate of Science in General Business
• Ashworth College
• Focus on project management, contract law, and organizational communication. This background provides a professional edge in managing CAD workflows, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations for large-scale energy projects.
AutoCAD Professional Diploma
• Ashworth College
• Intensive technical training in advanced 2D/3D modeling, dynamic blocks, and industry-standard CAD drafting. This program provided the foundational mastery required for high-precision civil and survey deliverables.

Other experience

Land surveying Member: Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS)
Licensed: Texas Real Estate Agent (Deep expertise in property law and easements)