Eric Clanton
Ballwin,Mo
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven CAD Designer with a proven track record at H.R. Green, enhancing CAD workflows and executing projects under budget. Skilled in AutoCAD 2023 and quality control, I excel in design concept development and team leadership, consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule. Passionate about leveraging computer-aided engineering to achieve excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Technician
H.R. Green
Chesterfield, Missouri
04.2018 - Current
- Develops specifications for planning, design, and execution of engineering and architectural projects.
- Create plans and non-routine drawings of complex features.
- Facilitates enhancement of CAD workflows.
- Executed projects using cutting-edge tools like AutoCAD 2021, Civil 3D, and HY8 with proficiency.
- Worked extensively on various projects for MSD, City of Ladue, Town and Country, and City of Des Peres.
- Independently generated comprehensive plans from initial sketches and conceptual schematics.
- Provides extensive QA/QC work on projects, ensuring that appropriate standards are being followed.
- Developed streamlined file setups to enhance accessibility and ease of use across diverse projects.
Electrical Detailer
Burns & McDonnell
Chesterfield, Missouri
10.2012 - 04.2017
- Assist in the creation, updating and completion of plan sets: Civil Design including: site grading, drainage design, and access road design
- Maintain and create civil, physical, schematic, wiring and detail drawings
- Completed physical and P&C training through Burns & McDonnell
- Create plans and non-routine drawings of complex features
- Assisting in the streamlining of CAD Processes and Procedures
- Utilized MicroStation, AutoCAD 2017, Civil 3D and Descartes
- While with Burns & McDonnell, I have worked with Ameren (3+ yrs.), WE Energies (2 yrs.) and Duke Energies (2+ yrs.)
- During that time I worked on Physical, wiring, schematic, and civil drawings
- This included creating, updated, and removal drawings
- I was in the process of learning physical and wiring design when I left Burns & McDonald
G.I.S. Technician
City of Ellisville
Ellisville, Missouri
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Provides G.I.S
- And Cartography support for the City of Ellisville:
- Develop detailed Zoning, District, and planning maps
- Advise and suggest ways to make the maps more professional
- Assist in some IT work including computer clean up, imaging hard drives and printer support
- Utilized ArcGIS
Sr. Engineering Technician
McDonough-Whitlow P.C., Civil Engineering
Hillsboro, Illinois
11.2011 - 12.2011
- Lead CAD and Design support for IDOT projects:
- Lead the project until a civil engineer could be hired for review
- Develop detailed design and exhibit files from information provided by IDOT
- Designed the High Tension Cable Median Barrier location and median ditch line profiles, and cross sections
- Assisted in the redesign of an intersection near a railroad track
- Utilized MicroStation, Geopak and ArcGIS
- Due to my efficiency I was able to put the project ahead of schedule by 2 to 3 weeks
- During the remaining few weeks with the firm, I trained and advised on many ways to increase the efficiency of their CAD team
Senior CAD Technician
HNTB Corporation, Federal Water Resources Division
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2008 - 06.2011
- Develop detailed design and exhibit files from information provided by hydrological engineering staff
- Lead the CAD and production sections of each project for the water resources team and consistently met cost estimates within 5% to 10% under budget
- While working for Water Resources I was able to assist the Highway, Electrical, and Geotechnical Disciplines
- I was also certified 'Levee Inspection System' operator for the Army Corps of Engineers in order to support the GIS division
CAD Designer T3
TranSystems Corporation, Rail Division
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2002 - 04.2008
- Experience in track design for capacity projects, commuter rail studies, intermodal layouts, plant track layouts, grading and drainage
- Responsible for the conceptual design of the track layout for a major Mexican port of entry project
- Also was responsible for quality control of the rail CAD operation, rail CAD management, training all new Rail Division employees in CAD and design procedures, and troubleshooting the team’s CAD problems
- Recognized for cutting the procedural times in half on all new projects by streamlining the CAD and design procedures
G.I.S. Technician
M.J. Harden Associates Inc., Pipeline Division
Kansas City, Missouri
02.2000 - 05.2002
- As a result of the successful completion of the Southern Gas project, I was asked to lead and train a team of twenty to complete one of the largest hard copy conversions in the company’s history, which was also completed ahead of schedule and under budget
Education
Masters of GIScience -
Northwest Missouri State University
01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Geographical Information Systems
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, Missouri12.1999
Skills
- ArcGIS /Map 10
- ArcPro
- Windows 365
- Quality control procedures
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD 2021
- Civil 3D
- MicroStation ORD
- Design concept development
- Computer-aided engineering
- CAD software proficiency
Hobbies and Interests
Eureka Fire Protection District Search and Rescue, Eureka, MO, 04/01/18, Present, GIS/Mapping Lead, Map setup, search area creation, search member tracking, flanker, and auxiliary drone pilot.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Design Technician
H.R. Green
04.2018 - Current
Electrical Detailer
Burns & McDonnell
10.2012 - 04.2017
G.I.S. Technician
City of Ellisville
07.2012 - 07.2013
Sr. Engineering Technician
McDonough-Whitlow P.C., Civil Engineering
11.2011 - 12.2011
Senior CAD Technician
HNTB Corporation, Federal Water Resources Division
05.2008 - 06.2011
CAD Designer T3
TranSystems Corporation, Rail Division
05.2002 - 04.2008
G.I.S. Technician
M.J. Harden Associates Inc., Pipeline Division
02.2000 - 05.2002
Masters of GIScience -
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Geographical Information Systems
Northwest Missouri State University
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