Dominick Williams
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Dynamic Civil Engineering CAD Drafter with proven expertise at Wightman, excelling in technical drawing and utility coordination. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills, I deliver compliant project documentation and enhance operational efficiency through advanced engineering mathematics and strong team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineering CAD Drafter /Field Service Technician
Wightman
Kalamazoo, Michigan
06.2022 - Current
- Produced accurate technical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD for municipal engineering projects.
- Designed utility mains and service lines to optimize site layouts for efficiency.
- Conducted inspections and documented contractor work on state-aided projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to refine project specifications and requirements as necessary.
- Verified contractor payroll compliance through employee interviews, maintaining accurate records.
- Executed materials compaction tests using nuclear density gauge, collecting GPS location data on installed materials.
- Coordinated final as-built drawings with project engineer for accurate design documentation.
- Maintained company vehicle in peak condition for field service operations.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN DRAFTSMAN
ADM engineering
Battle Creek, MI
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed comprehensive architectural and structural floor plans for new and renovated commercial properties, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while partnering with clients on specifications and expected outcomes.Created detailed design drawings for mechanical systems and components.
- Created detailed design drawings for mechanical systems and components.
CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN
Calhoun County Road Department
Marshall, Michigan
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Executed tasks including construction staking, paving inspections, database entry, quantity measurements, traffic volume collection, and updating annual resurfacing inventory maps with Roadsoft.Assisted in surveying and analyzing road conditions for improvement projects.
- Assisted in surveying and analyzing road conditions for improvement projects.
CIVIL CAD DRAFTER
LSG Engineers & Surveyors
Lansing, Michigan
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Formulated strategic plans for leadership and stakeholders to guarantee project alignment with teams and contractors, employing CAD for adherence to corporate partners, integrating documented survey data with supply and waste line structures.
FIELD TECHNICIAN / UTILITY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Michigan Dept. of Transportation
, MI
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Internship 2012 - Performed tasks to oversee and engage in field testing, surveying, design plans, and project administration for various programs while planning, prioritizing, and assigning daily tasks to manage material costs and ensuring adherence to MDOT policies in contractual relationships.
- Internship 2013 - Collaborated with engineers on utility coordination throughout all project phases, focusing on utility modifications, project and risk management, and quality control implementation, while communicating new strategies for utility relocation due to MDOT conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI08-2021
Associate of Science - Science Engineering
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI01-2011
Skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Composure under pressure
- MS Office Suite
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Technical writing
- Project planning
- Advanced engineering mathematics
- Technical drawing
- Field inspection
- Utility coordination
- Compliance verification
- Time management
- Construction procedures
- Deadline orientation
- Markup language proficiency
- Construction documentation
- Stormwater drainage systems expertise
- Curb and gutter assembly knowledge
- Asphalt joint repair and pavement installation
- Soil, sand, stone, asphalt, and concrete testing skills
- Asphalt core sampling collection expertise
- Troxler gauge operation
- 2D and 3D design and drafting
Certification
- Computer Aided Design - AutoCAD
- Draftsman - CATC
- Density Technology - MDOT
- Radiation Safety and Regulatory - MDOT
Timeline
Civil Engineering CAD Drafter /Field Service Technician
Wightman
06.2022 - Current
CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN
Calhoun County Road Department
05.2016 - 10.2017
STRUCTURAL DESIGN DRAFTSMAN
ADM engineering
01.2016 - 01.2019
CIVIL CAD DRAFTER
LSG Engineers & Surveyors
01.2015 - 01.2016
FIELD TECHNICIAN / UTILITY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Michigan Dept. of Transportation
01.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Western Michigan University
Associate of Science - Science Engineering
Lansing Community College