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Samantha K.

Senior Mechanical Designer | 15+ Years CAD Drafting & Design | AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Edge

Fairview Heights, United States

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18,887 / 142,505

Skill pts: 5

2D Drawing Autodesk Vault CAD Design CAD Drafting Drafting

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About

Mechanical designer with 15 years of experience in CAD drafting and design, currently working as a Senior Engineering Technician for a utility contractor. Skilled in AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solid Edge, with experience managing CAD data through Autodesk Vault, Windchill, and Teamcenter. Strong background in producing accurate 2D drawings and 3D models, redlining, and drafting standards, along with experience training other drafters on CAD processes. Comfortable working independently on detailed mechanical drafting projects, from concept redlines through production-ready drawings.

Experience

Civil/Structural Designer Ameren Corporation · Full-time Oct 2023 – Present 2 yrs 10 mos St. Louis, MO, United States Prepare and maintain civil and structural design drawings for power transmission and substation projects in a regulated utility environment. Develop and revise construction drawings, details, and as-built documentation in compliance with engineering standards and drawing control requirements. Collaborate across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to support constructability and field execution.
MECHANICAL DESIGNER GAT Finishing Systems · Full-time Apr 2023 – Oct 2023 6 mos Fenton, MO, United States Created and maintained 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Developed part and assembly documentation to support manufacturing and fabrication. Coordinated with engineering and production teams to align designs with production schedules and shop-floor needs.
CAD Operator Ameren Corporation · Full-time Aug 2022 – Apr 2023 8 mos Collinsville, IL, United States Produced 2D AutoCAD drawings for IDOT and railroad crossing permits related to gas and electric infrastructure. Updated GIS and landbase data in ArcFM for current and future utility projects. Coordinated with external engineering and surveying teams to support safe excavation practices.
Engineering Representative Ameren Corporation · Full-time Jan 2022 – Aug 2022 7 mos Collinsville, IL, United States Designed overhead and underground electric and gas utility facilities alongside field engineering teams. Developed job prints, material calculations, and Bills of Material (BOMs) to support construction. Applied utility design standards, safety requirements, and procedural compliance throughout.
Senior CAD designer Sipptech · Full-time May 2019 – Jan 2022 2 yrs 8 mos Jacksonville, FL, United States Developed 3D assemblies and production drawings using Autodesk Inventor for manufactured products. Managed drawing files and Bills of Material within Autodesk Vault, maintaining version control and documentation accuracy across projects.
Design Drafter Hussmann · Full-time Sep 2012 – May 2019 6 yrs 8 mos Bridgeton, MO, United States Produced CAD drawings and part models using Solid Edge within a Teamcenter-managed PLM environment. Supported manufacturing and engineering teams with accurate part documentation for refrigeration equipment.

Education

ITT Tech Institute ASS Computer Aided Drafting, draft and desgin, A 2011 – 2013

Other experience

Documentation & Project Support Skilled in document and data management using Oracle PLM and Microsoft Project. Developed Bills of Material (BOMs) and material calculations to support construction and manufacturing projects. Experienced coordinating across engineering, field, and production teams to keep projects aligned with schedules and standards.
Utility GIS & Compliance Support Experience with GIS and utility mapping tools including ArcFM, Ameren Map Viewer (AMV), and Google Earth. Coordinated permitting and compliance for gas and electric infrastructure projects, including IDOT and railroad crossing permits, working alongside external engineering and surveying teams.

Licenses & Certifications

10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Certificate OSHA( Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Jul 2026 – Present