Jack Pickard
Summary
Applied Physics graduate with experience in the power delivery field seeking practical experience in or related to the Power Sector. I have a proven track record of taking direction and expanding/improving upon what is expected of me, both professionally and in my educational pursuits. I can foresee a career in the ever-expanding role of national infrastructure rebuilding and its importance in creating a sustainable future for the human race. It is one of my goals in life to be a part of this technology and culture shift.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Actalent Talent Services
Walnut Creek, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Draft accurate substation physical drawings using AutoCAD and Microstation, ensuring compliance with B&V and client standards, serving a variety of clients.
- Incorporate engineer and designer redlines, QA/QC feedback, and client comments.
- Support physical design development including grounding, conduit, and physical equipment layout drawings.
- Assist in troubleshooting software issues, improving operational efficiency by identifying root causes.
- Streamline workflow processes, enhancing productivity through innovative problem-solving techniques.
Substation Physical Drafter
Sargent & Lundy
Walnut Creek, CA
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Draft accurate substation physical drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with S&L and client standards, primarily serving our SCE client.
- Incorporate engineer and designer redlines, QA/QC feedback, and client comments.
- Support physical design development including grounding, conduit, and physical equipment layout drawings.
Substation Designer/Drafter
NV5 Corporation
Walnut Creek, CA
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Produced substations design drawings in AutoCAD and Microstation for various clients (MEC, SDGE, and BRP) of various kinds (physical, wiring, civil).
- Applied and developed NV5 standards for design packages.
- Incorporated engineering and design changes to drawing sets over the development of projects.
- Gained exposure to various client standards, project workflows, and cross-discipline coordination.
Electrical Engineering Technician 2
Black and Veatch Corporation
Walnut Creek, CA
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Created and updated substation design drawings in Bentley OUC and AutoCAD, primarily for PG&E client.
- Supported implementation of design standards and change of management procedures.
- Built foundational knowledge of utility substation design and drafting practices.
Education
Degree - Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering
University of California, Irvine
UCI03-2021
Associates Degree - Mathematics
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill06-2018
Skills
- AutoCAD - Advanced
- Bentley OUS - Advanced
- Bluebeam Revu - Proficient
- Wolfram Mathematica -Basic
- Labview - Basic
- C - Basic
- Substation physical drawing compliance
- QA/QC feedback application
- Client standards implementation
- Drafting practices knowledge
- Chemistry Physics lab skills
- Unconventional problem solving
- Detail-oriented
- Quality control
- Collaborative team player
- Time management
- OSHA - 10 Hour Certificate
- Extremely hungry for knowledge
Accomplishments
- Former school-record holder for the javelin-throw at UC Irvine
- DVC Viking Award (for an athlete that exemplifies the student-athlete goals of the campus)
- 2-time California Community College Athletic Association Track and Field All-American
- Part-time track and field coach (Diablo Valley College and private)
- Volunteer tutor and coach for the Richmond Flying Jaguars Youth Track and Field Team
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Actalent Talent Services
10.2025 - Current
Substation Physical Drafter
Sargent & Lundy
10.2024 - 10.2025
Substation Designer/Drafter
NV5 Corporation
06.2023 - 07.2024
Electrical Engineering Technician 2
Black and Veatch Corporation
03.2022 - 05.2023
Associates Degree - Mathematics
Diablo Valley College
Degree - Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering
University of California, Irvine