Manuel Zuniga
Miami,FL
Summary
Senior CAD/BIM Designer with advanced AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D expertise delivering coordinated civil and mechanical construction and fabrication drawings. Skilled in 3D modeling, workset and linked model management, blueprint interpretation, and QA/QC. Proven ability to convert preliminary designs into detailed, constructability-focused documentation while applying innovative solutions to enhance design efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
CAD Designer - BIM (User & Admin) Remote
Virtual Design
Boca Raton, United States
11.2019 - 08.2025
- Developed civil and mechanical plans for projects, producing preliminary designs at 30%, 60%, and 90% completion stages to support project progression.
- Companies Served: WADETRIM, ZELUS BIM Services, Ameredev Oil & Gas Company, LED2D Limited UK, Tesla Gig factory Austin Texas, GMC Network, Applied Technology Group, Inc. ATG, Microdesk, Fortress Structural Engineering, Shoaf Consulting LLC, APCTE.
- Created detailed CAD drawings for architectural and engineering projects.
- Collaborated with project teams to refine design concepts and specifications.
- Reviewed design plans for compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Water/Wastewater CAD Designer (On-site)
Globaltech, Inc.
Boca Raton, United States
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Focused on water/wastewater treatment plant projects by preparing shop drawings, drafting and designing 2D and 3D plans at preliminary, 30%, 60%, and 90% stages, and final design, including site photographic details, process flow diagrams, mechanical drawings, demolition proposals, cut sections, elevations, and coordinating contractual documents.
- Prepared civil and mechanical drawing packages, including PDF drawings, CDs, and printed documents, while developing technical documents and CAD files for submission to counties, facilitating initial studies, conceptual design, final registration, and construction plans.
- Executed various projects, including pump station electrical riser diagrams, odor control system improvements, acid injection quill and vault enhancements, yard piping plans, facility upgrades, sodium hypochlorite pump modifications, isometric piping plans, control panel replacements, and general safety improvements.
Piping Designer (On-site)
Burns and McDonnell
Kansas City, United States
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Led project for City of Wichita, Kansas, enhancing water treatment plant through improvements to chlorine scrubber systems, disinfection feed, and ammonia systems.
- Created piping and mechanical drawings in 3D, including isometrics, PFD, PID, and layouts for water treatment processes.
- Oversaw water filtration and purification processes at treatment plant, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Piping CAD Drafter (On-Site)
Kiewit Power Constructors Co
Lenexa, United States
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Focus on Water / Oil & GAS / Power. Reviewed and interpreted piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), updating system drawings to reflect design revisions. Developed piping designs and construction cost estimates using Revit MEP, Data Transfer Utility, and Revit Checker, ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules.
- Generated detailed bills of materials (BOMs) and designed 2D system schematics and 3D coordination models, integrating piping with plant utilities and mechanical infrastructure to enhance design efficiency.
- Projects: IFFCO Canada Fertilizer Plant, Woodbridge Energy Center, East Rockingham Waste-to-Energy Facility, Dominion Energy Nuclear Power Plants, Lackawanna Energy Center, Gavilon Donaldsonville Energy Terminal.
Senior CAD Engineering, Freelance (On-Site & Home office)
Global Foundries
Duluth, United States
06.2004 - 06.2013
- Specialized in piping for semiconductors, silicon, and IC process chemicals.
- Drafted and designed 3D equipment, modeled pipe routing and supports. Edited P&ID and PFD using Autodesk, Plant 3D, and AutoCAD.
- Contributed to project FAB 8.1 extension.
Civil CAD Drafter/Designer (home office)
B.C. Engineering, Inc.
Cumming, United States
01.2000 - 05.2003
- Worked as the primary CAD drafter and designer under the supervision of President/Owner Brian Cole, Civil Engineering P.E. Utilized AutoCAD to produce various types of land agreement plans for three counties, including site plans, grading plans, earthwork plans, erosion control plans, water plans, utility plans, tree protection plans, storm and sanitary profiles, detail plans, overall site plans, preliminary plat plans, road intersections, sight distances, and DOT entrances plans.
- Created detailed CAD drawings for engineering projects using AutoCAD software.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Reviewed and revised technical drawings based on project requirements and feedback.
CAD Drafter (On-site)
Law Engineering & Environmental, Inc.
Kennesaw, United States
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Olin Corporation: Treatment plan foundation structures (Civil & Mechanical package.) Coastal Unilube Inc.: Stormwater/Process water Improvements (Civil, & Electrical Package) Smith Farm Operable Units: Leachate Routing (Civil, Mech.& electrical Details package.) Roadhouse Grill: Site improvements plan (Civil Package.) Lowe's of Monroe: Headwall Structural Design. Site Engineering: Utility locations, Sediment and erosion control Drafting of roadways and utilities for commercial and residential developments.
- Created detailed CAD drawings for engineering and environmental projects.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure design accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed project specifications and standards for drafting requirements.
Civil Drafter CAD Technician (On-site)
Donald G. Bohning Associates
Twinsburg, United States
06.1991 - 12.1996
- Preliminary plans and final drawings: Improvement plans (cover, different sets 12 to 20 sheets). Municipal Engineering: Sanitary Sewer System, storm sewers and culverts Commercial/Industrial and residential site development; Utility systems, paving sections Drainage, sewers, water lines, utilities, cross sections, profiles, Detailed plans, notes, legends, sewers as-built Subdivision Planning, lot configuration and grading plan.
Education
Autodesk Products Certification -
Florida, United States12.2023
OSHA 10 - Hour Safety Certification -
Florida, United States12.2023
Professional Piping Designer -
Florida, United States12.2022
Autodesk Civil 3D Certification -
Atlanta, GA, United States12.2016
Mechanical CAD Detailer -
Hickok Technical Institute
Parma, OH, United States12.1992
Computer Systems Certification -
Computer System Institute
Lima, Peru12.1985
Civil Drafting and Surveying -
Surveying Technology Institute
Lima, Peru12.1982
Technical Architectural Design -
University of Lima
Lima, Peru12.1979
Skills
- AutoCAD Revit Plant 3D Civil 3D
- 3D Modeling & Fabrication Detailing
- BIM Coordination & Clash Detection
- Workset & Linked Model Management
- QA/QC & Model Validation
- Construction, Shop & As-Built Drawings
- Blueprint Interpretation & Drafting Standards
- Redlines, Revisions & Version Control
- Piping Drafting - Pipe and equipment Layout
- Cost construction estimates
- Pipe Materials Specifications (Specs)
- Water / Waterwater Treatment Plant
- Project coordination and Colaboration
- Control systems and instrumentation
- Bill of materials (BOM) creation
- Process diagrams and schematics
- Training and consulting services
- Oil, gas, Power, Semiconductor drafting
- Land development, Civil, Utility Drafting
- MSbTeams SharePoint, ACC , Bim 360
Certification
- Autodesk Products Certification
- Autodesk Civil 3D Certification
- OSHA 10 - Hour Safety Certification Credential
- Computer Systems Certification
Languages
English, Fluent
Spanish, Fluent
Behance
www.behance.net/gallery/101026009/Civil-Mechanical-Piping
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
Church Activities
Timeline
CAD Designer - BIM (User & Admin) Remote
Virtual Design
11.2019 - 08.2025
Water/Wastewater CAD Designer (On-site)
Globaltech, Inc.
07.2016 - 11.2019
Piping Designer (On-site)
Burns and McDonnell
01.2015 - 12.2015
Piping CAD Drafter (On-Site)
Kiewit Power Constructors Co
06.2014 - 12.2014
Senior CAD Engineering, Freelance (On-Site & Home office)
Global Foundries
06.2004 - 06.2013
Civil CAD Drafter/Designer (home office)
B.C. Engineering, Inc.
01.2000 - 05.2003
CAD Drafter (On-site)
Law Engineering & Environmental, Inc.
01.1997 - 12.1999
Civil Drafter CAD Technician (On-site)
Donald G. Bohning Associates
06.1991 - 12.1996
Autodesk Products Certification -
OSHA 10 - Hour Safety Certification -
Professional Piping Designer -
Autodesk Civil 3D Certification -
Mechanical CAD Detailer -
Hickok Technical Institute
Computer Systems Certification -
Computer System Institute
Civil Drafting and Surveying -
Surveying Technology Institute
Technical Architectural Design -
University of Lima