Adam Prihoda
Humble,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Substation Drafter experienced in preparing, revising, and maintaining electrical substation drawings. Skilled in reviewing engineering redlines, incorporating design revisions, and producing accurate drawings using AutoCAD and Bluebeam. Familiar with protection and control documentation, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, three-line diagrams, panel front views, section drawings, and transformer diagrams. Collaborates effectively with engineers and project teams to ensure drawings meet technical requirements, drafting standards, and project specifications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substation Drafter
Saber Power Services
01.2026 - Current
- Prepare and revise electrical substation drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with engineering direction, project requirements, and drafting standards.
- Review engineering redlines and accurately incorporate markups into new and existing drawing packages.
- Create, update, and maintain one-line diagrams for electrical substation systems.
- Revise AC and DC schematics for station service, control power, protection, and equipment circuits.
- Prepare and update protection and control (P&C) drawings, including relay, control, and wiring-related documentation.
- Revise three-line diagrams showing phase connections, current transformers, potential transformers, and associated equipment.
- Assist with drawing accuracy by checking symbols, equipment tags, wire references, cross-references, notes, and revision information.
- Use Bluebeam Revu to review, organize, compare, and track drawing comments and revisions. Use Bluebeam Revu to review, organize, compare, and track drawing comments and revisions.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to clarify design intent, resolve drawing discrepancies, and complete revisions.
- Assist with quality-control reviews to identify drafting errors, conflicting information, and missing details before drawings are issued.
- Support drawing package development for engineering review, construction, record drawings, and final project delivery.
- Manage multiple drafting assignments while meeting project schedules and revision deadlines. Manage multiple drafting assignments while meeting project schedules and revision deadlines.
- Participated in regular meetings with project teams to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and ensuring smooth coordination among all parties involved.
Kitchen Designer
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2022 - 01.2026
- Consulted customers on kitchen layouts, finishes, and appliance selections.
- Developed accurate cabinet and countertop designs using design software.
- Measured spaces to confirm fit, function, and installation readiness.
- Prepared quotes and product selections aligned with customer budgets.
- Coordinated orders for cabinets, sinks, lighting, and accessories.
- Reviewed design details with installers to support smooth project execution.
- Resolved design revisions, substitutions, and order issues with attention to detail.
- Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers.
- Provided training for junior designers, sharing knowledge of best practices and guiding them towards successful project outcomes.
- Built strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and frequent communication throughout the entire design process.
- Assisted clients in selecting materials, finishes, and appliances for cohesive kitchen design projects.
- Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of organization and prioritization skills.
- Presented innovative solutions to complex design challenges, maximizing both aesthetics and functionality within limited spaces.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Design Graphics
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX05-2025
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam Revu
- Engineering redline review
- Electrical substation drafting
- Protection and control drawings
- One-line diagrams
- AC/DC schematics
- Three-line diagrams
- Panel front diagrams
- Section drawings
- Transformer diagrams
- Drawing revisions and document control
- Quality control and drawing verification
- Engineering collaboration
- CAD standards and file management
Timeline
Substation Drafter
Saber Power Services
01.2026 - Current
Kitchen Designer
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2022 - 01.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Design Graphics
San Jacinto College