Chris McMillan
Ridgeland,Mississippi
Summary
Experienced Design Drafter with 20+ years in electrical drawings and document control. Expertise in AutoCAD and MicroStation, delivering accurate revisions and standards-compliant drawings. Collaborates effectively with engineers and field staff to ensure precise as-builts and maintain drawing standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Drafter
Qualus
Ridgeland
06.2024 - 07.2026
- Drafted electrical utility drawings for Qualus substation and distribution projects.
- Updated CAD files using redlines, field notes, and engineering markups.
- Prepared as-built plans for Qualus design packages and permit submittals.
- Reviewed utility maps, site plans, and equipment layouts for accuracy.
- Provided Site plans with Geolocation information and Google Earth SKM files.
- Coordinated with engineers, surveyors, and field crews on design changes.
- Applied Qualus drafting standards to linework, symbols, and annotations.
- Organized drawing sets, revisions, and project records for team access.
- Participated in quality control checks throughout the design process.
- Modified existing designs based on customer feedback or changes in technology.
- Provided guidance and training to junior drafters as needed.
Design Drafter
Asset Engineering
Canton
09.2006 - 06.2024
- Drafted engineering drawings for Asset Engineering projects using CAD software.
- Proficiency in Office programs, AutoCAD, Raster, Microstation.
- Limited experience with other CAD programs, Quickset, SKM, and image editing software (for seals and logos)
- Prepared Substation P&C drawing including 1L, 3L, Elementaries, Wiring, and Panel views.
- Provided testing for Various Relays and equipment.
- Revised construction documents to match engineer comments and client requests.
- Prepared site plans, layouts, and detail sheets for design packages.
- Coordinated drawing updates with engineers, surveyors, and project staff.
- Checked dimensions, notes, and symbols for drafting accuracy.
- Organized drawing files, revisions, and project records for Asset Engineering.
- Interpreted sketches, markups, and specifications into clear design drawings.
- Supervised and trained new technologists, technicians and drafters.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineer Technology - Contruction
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS12-2014
Skills
- Electrical design
- Electrical schematics
- AutoCAD design
- MicroStation design
- Drawing compliance
- Design modifications
- As-built documentation
- Technical documentation
- Issue resolution
- Engineering compliance
- CAD file management
Timeline
Design Drafter
Qualus
06.2024 - 07.2026
Design Drafter
Asset Engineering
09.2006 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Engineer Technology - Contruction
Holmes Community College