Open To Work
Leslie Whitlow
Ripplemead,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented substation designer specializing in Autodesk software. Demonstrated success in producing accurate CAD drawings and facilitating collaboration among engineering teams. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substation Designer
AEP
Ripplemead, Virginia
07.2021 - Current
- Design electrical layouts for substations per codes and company standards
- Produce detailed physical substation CAD drawings (Inventor, AutoCAD, MicroStation) and as-built documentation
- Coordinate with engineers and contractors to integrate changes and resolve field issues
- Conduct site visits to verify design intent and construction progress
- Support commissioned activities and maintain project schedules
Designer/Technician
Intermaterials LLC
Dublin, VA
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Engineered and evaluated glass coatings for military aircraft carriers to improve durability and performance.
- Developed and tested prototypes for military ballistic helmets, ensuring compliance with safety and performance specifications.
- Operated Eastman cutting table, water jet, and hydraulic presses to deliver precise testing results for quality assurance.
- Managed ordering and maintenance of materials for production and testing, ensuring continuous resource availability for operations.
Assembler
Volvo Group
Dublin, Virginia
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Assembled components with hand tools and power tools to ensure quality and compliance.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance assembly processes and workflows.
- Designed and produced production carts to improve assembly efficiency.
Education
Design/Pre-Engineering
NRCC
Dublin, VA03-2026
High School Diploma -
Giles County Technology Center
Pearisburg, VA05-2014
High School Diploma -
Giles High School
Pearisburg, VA05-2014
Skills
- Autodesk Software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault)
- MicroStation
- ProjectWise and ScanView
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
- Workday
- BIM coordination
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$75000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Substation Designer
AEP
07.2021 - Current
Designer/Technician
Intermaterials LLC
10.2018 - 02.2020
Assembler
Volvo Group
02.2018 - 10.2018
Design/Pre-Engineering
NRCC
High School Diploma -
Giles County Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Giles High School