Darrell W. Arrant
Charlotte,USA
Summary
Skilled CAD Technician with experience in designing and drafting technical drawings, blueprints, and models. Strong understanding of engineering terminologies and principles, with the ability to master new software quickly. Known for precision and attention to detail in creating comprehensive technical sketches. Demonstrated impact through effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cad Technician - RPR Field Inspector
Delta Airport Consultants
Charlotte, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Creating sheet sets, laying out overall sheets, and plan & profiles, utilities on airport runways and taxiways.
- Laying out utility lines on the overall base drawing and adding them to the profile sheets.
- Working with the planning department, creating graphic layouts for the locations of structures for exhibits.
- Doing onsite visits to multiple states to inspect how the subcontractors are doing, by having progress meetings and addressing any concerns and issues.
- Making sure everything on the grading, paving, electrical, and drainage punch lists was addressed by the contractor.
- Modified existing CAD drawings to reflect design changes or updates.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in order to increase efficiency or reduce cost.
- Rendered colored drawings of landscape and interior designs for client presentations.
Engineering Professional
Bleyl Engineering
Conroe, USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Laying out utility lines on the overall base drawing and adding them to the profile sheets.
- Updating pipe runs, fixing pipe conflicts.
- Going on site visits to inspect how the subcontractors are doing by having on-site progress meetings.
- Developed engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates for projects.
- Oversaw concrete pours, waterline pressure testing, and samples for TCEQ, pressure testing sanitary lines, and proof-rolling.
- Making sure everything on the grading, paving, and drainage punch lists was addressed by each subcontractor.
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss project objectives, scope changes, budgeting issues.
Owner
Heavens Best Carpet Cleaning/Eco-Tech Restoration
The Woodlands, USA
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Trained and educated current and new employees, and conducted onsite visits for quality control.
- Safety was my number one priority, so I was constantly educating my employees about situations in which they could get hurt.
- Water damage restoration consisted of removing flooring, damaged furniture, sheetrock, and other damaged structures and fixtures.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
Lead Designer
Arup Energy
Houston, USA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Oversaw the progress of CAD drafters working on redline markups.
- Developed LNG tank layouts, which include pipeline plans and profiles onshore and offshore, breakwaters, and floating LNG concrete gravity-based structures.
- Designed lifting jackets for Pluto and Gorgon, laying out general arrangements for mooring and breasting dolphins, and laying out mechanical outfitting plans.
- Created construction site layouts for GBS, concrete reinforcement, installation details, mechanical layouts, steel walkway layouts, membrane tank details, pipe layout details, structural platforms, electrical and pneumatic P&IDs, and steel and foundation design and detailing.
- Set up 2D and 3D drawings for steel jacket substructure, foundation design, and strand jacket system.
- Laid out drawings for the conceptual design of offshore storage concrete gravity caissons.
- Developed creative concepts and strategies to enhance the brand identity of clients.
Design Tech III / Designer
Jones & Carter
The Woodlands, USA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Worked side by side with engineers and clients to layout land plans and overall design of the site
- Delegated Cad work to drafters to setup plan & profile sheets, plats, and traffic control plans
- Laid out utilities on new sub-divisions and created spread sheets for material quantity takeoffs
- Designed layouts for large scale site projects (foundations & structures), created 3D structures for cut & fill calculations
- Downloaded aerial photographs for mapping of existing pipeline routes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering Technology, Design and Development
Sam Houston State University
05.2021
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Financial Planning Expertise
- Team Leadership
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Collaborative Relationship Building
- Strategic Development
- Client Engagement Management
- Strategic Business Development
Timeline
Cad Technician - RPR Field Inspector
Delta Airport Consultants
01.2024 - Current
Engineering Professional
Bleyl Engineering
01.2021 - 01.2023
Owner
Heavens Best Carpet Cleaning/Eco-Tech Restoration
01.2009 - 01.2022
Lead Designer
Arup Energy
01.2006 - 01.2009
Design Tech III / Designer
Jones & Carter
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering Technology, Design and Development
Sam Houston State University
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