David Hambright
Centreville,VA
Summary
I have been involved in the design, testing and analysis of fire protection and life safety systems for over 35 years. My specialized professional competence encompasses fire alarm and sprinkler systems, life systems and egress analysis. I am experienced in both complex retrofit and new design projects. I also have a strong background in AutoCad/HydroCad, REVIT, and Navisworks.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Protection Designer
GHD (formally Fire Protection Engineering Group)
Chantilly, Virginia
04.2004 - Current
- Designed fire suppression systems for various projects.
- Designed life safety improvements and fire protection systems studies and designs.
- Conducted field surveys, documented existing conditions, and prepared detailed sprinkler system designs.
- Worked with architects, engineers and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
Sprinkler Designer
Virginia Sprinkler
Springfield, Virginia
10.2003 - 04.2004
- Designed sprinkler systems
CAD Technician/Designer
Gage, Babcock & Associates
Chantilly, Virginia
10.1982 - 07.2003
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD
- Prepared Mylar drawings for sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
- Worked with architects, engineers and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
Education
University of Maryland
College Park, MDNorthern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VAEngineering Drafting Diploma -
Maryland Drafting Institute
Langley Park, MD09.1982
Skills
- Sprinkler System Design
- Fire Protection Design
- Protection System Surveys
- Life Safety
- Systems Inspections & Testing
- AutoCad (2020 and earlier versions)
- HydroCad
- REVIT (2022 & earlier versions)
- Microstation
- Navisworks
- Organized & Detail Oriented
Affiliations
NICET Level III - Water based Fire Protection Systems, NICET Level I - Inspections & Testing of Water Based Systems
Timeline
Fire Protection Designer
GHD (formally Fire Protection Engineering Group)
04.2004 - Current
Sprinkler Designer
Virginia Sprinkler
10.2003 - 04.2004
CAD Technician/Designer
Gage, Babcock & Associates
10.1982 - 07.2003
University of Maryland
Northern Virginia Community College
Engineering Drafting Diploma -
Maryland Drafting Institute