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ALEJANDRO A. PAEZ

Freelanc
Pittsburg,California
35
years of professional experience

Experienced CAD Designer with 20+ years in design optimization throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m looking for an opportunity with an innovative company that fosters new ideas and puts them into practice.

Work History

Freelance

2 Months
Freelanc | 06.2026 - Current
  • Conducted audit of CADD program to identify areas for improvement.
  • Provided drafting services for civil and structural projects.
  • Developed creative solutions to enhance client efficiency.

CAD Designer

11 Years 1 Month
NCE | 10.2014 - 11.2025

SF Bay Projects:

  • Pond Design and Sediment Basin Rehabilitation, at the Tilden Nature Area, for EBRPD.
  • SF Bay Trail for the City of Richmond.
  • Rumrill Blvd Traffic Calming Project for The City of San Pablo. Awarded project of the year in 2025.
  • University Avenue Roundabout, at the Marina, for the City of Berkeley.

CAD Designer Responsibilities:

  • Designed C3D Models for Roads Rehabilitation Projects.
  • Designed roadways to have proper drainage.
  • Designed crosswalks and curb ramps to ADA and PROWAG standards.
  • Designed storm drain structures for projects.
  • Analyzed utility depth using C3D Pipe networks to see potential pipe conflicts.
  • Used 3D surfaces to analyze off haul material.
  • Created Quantities and Cost Estimates for projects.

CAD Committee Member:

  • Reviewed CAD Manual, compiled findings, and presented to Chief Engineer and Senior CAD Designer, leading to updated CAD Manual release.
  • Reviewed NCE standard blocks and created dynamic blocks to enhance productivity and consistency across NCE projects.
  • Trained new Engineering Staff on C3D and NCE Standard Practices.
  • Hosted lunch and learn meetings for C3D design and best practices.

Senior CADD Technician

7 Years 3 Months
HDR Engineering Inc. | 05.2007 - 08.2014

Senior CADD Technician:

  • Ensured projects were being completed in a timely manner and within budget.
  • Ensured project standards were being maintained.
  • Always seeking areas to improve to increase efficiency.

TSO President:

  • Successfully created different branches of our group.
  • Managed these branches which created their own events such as Holiday Parties, Summer BBQ’s, Softball League and Community Service, resulting in increased morale in the office..

Safety Committee:

  • Created and conducted safety awareness presentations.
  • Reorganized and managed the office safety equipment.
  • Created office safety checklist, ensuring standards were being maintained.

CADD Support

10 Months
Acumen Building Enterprise, Inc. | 06.2006 - 04.2007
  • Provided CADD support for HDR's BART Earthquake Safety Program.

Owner

2 Years 9 Months
Paez Cad Services | 09.2003 - 06.2006
  • Conducted audit of CADD program to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Provided drafting services for engineering projects to support design efforts.
  • Delivered computer technical services to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.

Project Manager/Designer

2 Years 3 Months
4Ground Design Group, Inc. | 06.2001 - 09.2003
  • Prepared Zoning and Construction documents (Cellular Carriers & Tenants Improvements)
  • Conducted site walks to ensure constructability
  • Communicated with Construction Manager to ensure project deadlines are met.

Retail Loss Prevention Management

10 Years
SF Bay Area Retailor | 06.1991 - 06.2001
  • Collaborated with store management and associates at multiple Bay Area retailers over 10 years to reduce store shrinkage and enhance associate awareness, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
  • I developed innovative training techniques that were admired throughout the company, resulting in others sending their new staff to be trained regardless of their experience.

Education

A.A.S. - Computer Aided Design

ITT Technical Institute | Rancho Cordova | 12-1991

Skills

C3D – Roadway design
AutoCad – Landscape & Structural plans
Dynamic block creation
Problem-solving
Project planning
CADD program improvement
Detail-oriented
Creative Design Solutions
Investigator/Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Collaborative Project Management

Timeline

Freelance

Freelanc
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

CAD Designer

NCE
10.2014 - 11.2025Read More

Senior CADD Technician

HDR Engineering Inc.
05.2007 - 08.2014Read More

CADD Support

Acumen Building Enterprise, Inc.
06.2006 - 04.2007Read More

Owner

Paez Cad Services
09.2003 - 06.2006Read More

Project Manager/Designer

4Ground Design Group, Inc.
06.2001 - 09.2003Read More

Retail Loss Prevention Management

SF Bay Area Retailor
06.1991 - 06.2001Read More

ITT Technical Institute

A.A.S. from Computer Aided Design
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ALEJANDRO A. PAEZ