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Harry Beckstead

Graham,WA

Summary

Accomplished and valued resource to engineering, sales and customers in meshing needs with capabilities. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in Construction Management, software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Technician IV

Moffatt and Nichol, INC
Federal Way, WA
05.2023 - Current
  • Served as a key contributor in producing precise drawings for schematic design and design development, adhering to company standards
  • Expertly prepared construction drawings by developing detailed 3D Revit models and conducting precise quantity take-offs.
  • Created accurate architectural drawings for diverse projects involving structures such as piers, wharfs, bulkhead walls, beaches, revetments,dikes,and jetties.
  • Facilitated collaboration in the development of models between various disciplines including Structural, MEP, and Architectural
  • Implemented new Revit families while assessing and enhancing existing ones.
  • Efficiently collaborated with consultants and various company offices to enhance data sharing.

BIM Modeler 2

Magnusson Klemencic Associates
09.2019 - 05.2023
  • Generated Revit models and developed structural engineering drawing sets.
  • Demonstrated a high degree of professionalism while effectively communicating verbally and in writing
  • Assisted in the production of Revit models and document sets
  • Offered valuable support to colleagues from other departments while actively contributing as a key member of the BIM Department.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and complete tasks on schedule.

CAD Designer

Poggemeyer Design Group
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Using the latest version of Autodesk Software to assist in the creation of: Civil and/or Structural Projects
  • Work directly with the local municipalities to assist with designing: Residential and/or Commercial Structures, Site/Retaining Walls, Mid and High-Rise Structures, Specialty Structures: Parking Structures, Medical Facilities, Educational Facilities, Commercial Centers, Multifamily Complexes, Drainage and Flood Control Structures, Bridges, Water Reservoirs, Sewage Treatment Facilities, Bleachers, Signage, Communication Towers and Solar Facilities.

Precast/Prestressed Concrete CAD Drafter

DesignCast Virtual/Remote
12.2014 - 01.2018
  • Produce clear 2 and 3-dimensional drawings from contract drawings, verbal descriptions, sketches and notes for the manufacturing of individual parts, building components, and field erection drawings
  • Produce precast component drawings based on approved general arrangement drawings
  • Interpret structural engineer's sketches and bring together reinforcement layout and bar bending schedule
  • Design reinforcement layout and bar bending schedule with minimum supervision
  • Calculate lifting capacity requirements of all precast products
  • Develop general arrangements drawings based on client's architectural drawings
  • Introduce/develop applicable standard precast components
  • Introduce/develop applicable standard connection details
  • Apply engineering information to drawings from sketches, notes, and other engineering documentation
  • Make changes and corrections to drawings as directed by a drafting manager, engineer, and project supervisor
  • Carry out self-checking/validation of own work prior to sending to Project Checker.

Project Designer

L.R. Nelson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Las Vegas, Nevada)
02.2014 - 05.2017
  • Using the latest version of Autodesk Software to assist in the creation of: Single/Multi-Family Residential, Retail/Office, and Industrial/Warehouse, Site/Retaining Walls, Mid and High-Rise Structures, Specialty Structures: Parking Structures, Medical Facilities, Educational Facilities, Commercial Centers, Multifamily Complexes, Drainage and Flood Control Structures, Bridges, Water Reservoirs, Sewage Treatment Facilities, Bleachers, Signage, Communication Towers and Solar Facilities.

Cad Manager/Designer III

Venture Engineering and Construction (Las Vegas, Nevada)
12.2014 - 08.2015
  • Prepare or oversee the preparation of complex designs from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed
  • Ensure compliance with approved design standards to provide quality designs
  • Review and check calculations, design models, drawings and design documents prepared by other designers/drafters for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality, and satisfactory completion
  • Aid in the preparation of material take-offs
  • Take responsibility for the development of work plans and schedules including estimate of material quantities, design deliverables and staffing needs to meet the project milestones
  • Ensure high quality preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and construction drawings
  • Prepare or administer mechanical/structural design for mechanical equipment
  • High level of interaction with Designers and Engineers in the civil and other disciplines to coordinate overall design and technical requirements
  • Review or define engineering scope changes, as required, for project management
  • Endorse or prepare reports of work progress, as required, for project and discipline use
  • Interactive participation in team meetings and reviews
  • Ensure the support, training and development of new Designers and Drafters
  • Perform other duties as required by Venture management.

Senior Drafter

Molycorp, LLC (Mountain Pass, California)
02.2012 - 04.2014
  • Creation of all drawings (Electrical, Piping, Mechanical, Layout, Wiring, P&ID, PFD, Structural, etc.) as needed on AutoCAD Plant 3D or AutoCAD Plant Design (AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD Steel Detailer and/or AutoCAD Mechanical)
  • Research equipment sizing and installation requirements in order to design needed documents
  • Work with engineers, maintenance and plant operations personnel to put the design on paper that will meet design needs, maintainability and operability
  • Create and maintain drafting standards and documents create document control to maintain drawing numbers, requests, priorities and revision numbers
  • Participate in project meetings, PHAs, PSSRs, drafter reviews, construction and start-up efforts
  • Advanced Piping design and isometric layout
  • Generation and maintain plant standards where applicable
  • Maintain drawing database and open drafting requests.

Principal Drafter

CH2M*WG-CWI at the INL (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
06.2009 - 01.2012
  • Design/Draft Project’s Manager of the RWMC Design Engineering Team which prepares 3D drawings and/or sketches for the Accelerated Retrieval Project at the Radioactive Waste Management Complex
  • Used the latest version of AutoCAD software to create drawings of the Architectural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping and Structural Systems for the Retrieval Enclosures 7, 8 and 9
  • As part of the Piping/Structural Drawing Package, created Conveyor, Debris Slide, and Glove Box and Drum Packaging Station for the DPS units in each building
  • Used in house created or vendor supplied Civil Plot plans to locate building foundations, underground utilities and interconnection possibilities
  • Participated in the Cathodic Upgrade and Underground Utilities Drawing packages for the entire Chemical Processing Plant at the Idaho National Laboratory
  • Calcine and IWTU Project Civil/Structural Design Team member, which consisted of zoning verifications, Plat Election/Recordation and Civil/Structural Plan review weekly progress meetings
  • Maintain documentation to show that each task was completed within negotiated cost and schedule requirements
  • Help other drafters and co-workers with computer related problems.

Sub-Contracting Drafter

URS Corporation (Idaho Falls, ID)
10.2008 - 06.2009
  • Prepare drawings of medium to high complexity conforming to nationally recognized standards (e.g
  • ANSI, ASME, MIL-STD, etc…)
  • Drawings are generated using Computer/Engineering software and/or manual preparation methods
  • Work from sketches, layouts, marked-up prints or verbal instructions
  • Prepare 2D and 3D, AE (Architectural Engineering) and/or ED (Engineering Drawing) Formatted Structural Drawings for the Accelerated Retrieval Project, RH TRU Acceleration Project, IWTU Project, RWMC Retrieval Enclosures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
  • Various Skids, Shrouds, Crush Pads, Drum Work Table, FDP Hatches Fabrication and Installation, IWTU Process Gas Filter Mockup and miscellaneous field walk down and As-Building as required.

Drafter II

Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory
05.1992 - 06.1997
  • Drawings are generated using Computer/Engineering software and/or manual preparation methods
  • Work from sketches, layouts, marked-up prints or verbal instructions
  • Maintain documentation to show that each task was completed within negotiated cost and schedule requirements
  • Help other drafters and co-workers with computer related problems
  • Server support person for AutoCAD, Autodesk Auto sketch, Autodesk Auto view and networked printers
  • WindowsNT Power user for local drafters
  • Other tasks included operation of an Automated Image Management System which required the scanning and optical disk storage of all the INEEL’s drawings
  • As-building Fire Protection Sprinkler System drawings, Floor plans, Electrical Panel Schedules, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Assembly and Installation drawings.

Project Designer/Drafter

G & S Structural Engineers (Idaho Falls, ID)
06.1997
  • Prepare structural drawings using Architectural floor plans
  • Create a complete structural set of drawings, plans and sections, details
  • Prepare drawings using the latest Autodesk software
  • Work with Architects to create accurate drawings based on their input
  • Created structural plans and details; steel fabrications drawings, foundation dimension plans, arch culvert plans and details, concrete dome plans and details, post tensioned slab plan drawings and associated details
  • Created concrete foundation drawings, prepared Hollow core, precast double “T” and Span deck drawings using Architectural layout drawings
  • Prepared Architectural Precast “shop ticket drawings”
  • Other responsibilities include writing menu files for Autodesk AutoCAD LT, creating and/or modifying Auto LISP files for AutoCAD R14 and AutoCAD R2006
  • Drafting and Design experience equivalent to Degree.

May 2000-2003

Engineering System Solutions (ES2) (Idaho Falls, ID)
  • Work with Architects and Engineers to create accurate drawings based on their input
  • Created structural plans and details steel fabrications drawings, foundation dimension plans, arch culvert plans and details, concrete dome plans and details, post tensioned slab plan drawings and associated details
  • Other responsibilities include creating and/or modifying auto lisp files, AutoCAD 2010 support, responsible for the upkeep of the server and back up of all files.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

ITT Technical College
Indianapolis, IN
03-2014

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Self-Directed
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Leadership
  • Planning
  • Research
  • Analytical
  • Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Networking
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Revit Phasing and Design Options
  • Revit Design a Multi Trade Commercial Building
  • Revit Structural Families
  • Revit Collaboration Tools
  • Revit Bim Management: Template and Family Creation
  • Navisworks Funamentals

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Design Technician IV

Moffatt and Nichol, INC
05.2023 - Current

BIM Modeler 2

Magnusson Klemencic Associates
09.2019 - 05.2023

CAD Designer

Poggemeyer Design Group
05.2017 - 08.2019

Precast/Prestressed Concrete CAD Drafter

DesignCast Virtual/Remote
12.2014 - 01.2018

Cad Manager/Designer III

Venture Engineering and Construction (Las Vegas, Nevada)
12.2014 - 08.2015

Project Designer

L.R. Nelson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Las Vegas, Nevada)
02.2014 - 05.2017

Senior Drafter

Molycorp, LLC (Mountain Pass, California)
02.2012 - 04.2014

Principal Drafter

CH2M*WG-CWI at the INL (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
06.2009 - 01.2012

Sub-Contracting Drafter

URS Corporation (Idaho Falls, ID)
10.2008 - 06.2009

Project Designer/Drafter

G & S Structural Engineers (Idaho Falls, ID)
06.1997

Drafter II

Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory
05.1992 - 06.1997

May 2000-2003

Engineering System Solutions (ES2) (Idaho Falls, ID)

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

ITT Technical College

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