Michael Joseph G.

Experience

• Plumbing Designer Comfort Engineering, Inc. · Full-time Sep 2023 – Present 3 yrs Las Vegas, NV, USA • Lead the design and engineering of comprehensive plumbing and natural gas/propane piping systems for residential builds and light commercial Tenant Improvements (TIs).
  • Utilize AutoCAD to draft high-precision 2D plumbing schematics, isometric layouts, and detailed utility riser diagrams.
  • Perform engineering calculations including fixture units, water supply pipe sizing, waste/vent sizing, and gas demand calculations.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with UPC, IPC, IRC, and local fuel gas building codes to deliver permit-submittal-ready plans.
  • Coordinate directly with architects, general contractors, and developers to seamlessly integrate utility designs with structural and mechanical backgrounds.
• Plumbing Designer Arcxis · Full-time Sep 2018 – Sep 2023 5 yrs Las Vegas, NV, USA • Developed precise plumbing and fuel gas system designs for residential projects, single-family master plans, and light commercial spaces.
  • Created permit-ready construction documents using AutoCAD, including detailed floor plans, isometric views, and riser schematics.
  • Applied UPC, IPC, and IRC codes meticulously to minimize municipal corrections and streamline the building permit process.
  • Executed necessary engineering calculations for water supply fixture units (WSFU), drainage fixture units (DFU), and gas pipe sizing.
  • Collaborated closely with project managers, structural teams, and national/regional builders to ensure seamless MEP coordination and meet fast-paced deadlines.
• Residential Civil Plan Designer Desert Land Engineering, Inc. · Full-time Jan 2001 – Dec 2012 11 yrs 11 mos Scottsdale, AZ, USA • Prepared comprehensive civil engineering construction documents and plan sets for custom homes and tract home developments.
  • Utilized AutoCAD to design precise site grading plans, ensuring proper earthwork balancing and optimal site drainage layouts.
  • Developed surface drainage and stormwater management plans to effectively direct runoff and prevent localized flooding according to municipal standards.
  • Maintained rigorous attention to detail while drafting utility layouts, property lines, and right-of-way details.
  • Ensured all civil designs complied strictly with local county and city zoning, drainage, and development ordinances to secure quick permit approval.
• Plumbing Designer NP Mechanical · Full-time Jan 1999 – Jan 2001 2 yrs Phoenix, AZ, USA • Developed a foundational mastery of residential plumbing systems and standard drafting procedures under senior engineering guidance.
  • Utilized AutoCAD to produce clean, precise plumbing layouts, waste/vent schematics, and water distribution plans for regional residential builds.
  • Maintained strict adherence to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) across all Phoenix-area single-family and multi-family residential projects.
  • Prepared clear construction documents and detail sheets tailored to meet the specific submittal requirements of local Arizona municipalities.
  • Collaborated with internal drafting teams to quickly process design redlines and ensure project coordination deadlines were met.