MICHAEL THOMAS
Marietta,GA
Summary
Technician with experience in field inspections, records management, and public coordination. Supports 15 construction testing tasks weekly, processes 10 permit documents monthly, and coordinates 25 to 50 field inspections weekly. Brings plan reading, as-built review, and detailed documentation skills that transfer well to library service work and helping patrons with resources.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician IV
Louisianna DOT
03.2002 - 12.2008
- Supported 15 construction testing tasks weekly during site visits across active projects.
- Collected 15 to 20 material samples weekly from active construction sites for lab review.
- Documented field inspections and sample results in detailed project records for construction tracking.
- Reviewed plans and as-built documentation to compare completed work against project specifications.
- Performed quality assurance inspections, concrete sampling, and soil compaction testing during site visits.
ENGINEERING TECH/Project Management
Comtech Engineering
10.1997 - 12.2001
- Handled 10 permit documents monthly to keep project files organized and ready for review.
- Coordinated 25 to 50 field inspections weekly to capture accurate site details for fiber network planning.
- Communicated project expectations and schedule updates with clients to keep work aligned with field progress.
- Partnered with CAD technicians to convert field notes into clear designs for fiber network projects.
- Reviewed plan sets, drawings, and detailed notes to support accurate drafting and utility layout work.
- Applied knowledge of concrete structures, dirt work, asphalt pavements, and plan reading to support project accuracy.
CAD TECHNICIAN
World Com
09.1996 - 10.1997
- Compared as-built conditions with design drawings and corrected discrepancies before plan release.
- Entered project data accurately to support engineers and field crews across active utility work.
- Kept drawing files current and organized revisions for utility construction teams.
TECHNICIAN
S&H Associates / CenturyLink Telecommunications
08.1994 - 09.1996
- Tracked 5 weekly plan reviews to support updates for new and existing project drawings.
- Built working drawings from technical drawings and design programs to support new and existing projects.
- Applied plan reading skills to develop new network layouts for outside plant development.
- Documented field inspection findings to strengthen project records and support ongoing outside plant work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Design
Westlake University of Colorado
Boulder, CO09.2007
Associate of Arts - Drafting and Design
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria, LA05.1994
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Lake Village, AR05.1987
Skills
Project records management
Field inspection documentation
Plan reading
As-built documentation
Permit processing
CAD drafting
Utility layout
Construction documentation control
Site inspection coordination
Project data entry
Quality assurance inspections
Construction testing procedures
Concrete sampling
Soil compaction testing
Construction material sampling
MicroStation
Engineering change orders
Utility mapping
Drafting standards
Roadway inspection
Erosion control inspection
Utility relocation coordination
Certified engineering technician
Work Experience
01-2002
Timeline
Engineering Technician IV
Louisianna DOT
03.2002 - 12.2008
ENGINEERING TECH/Project Management
Comtech Engineering
10.1997 - 12.2001
CAD TECHNICIAN
World Com
09.1996 - 10.1997
TECHNICIAN
S&H Associates / CenturyLink Telecommunications
08.1994 - 09.1996
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Design
Westlake University of Colorado
Associate of Arts - Drafting and Design
Central Louisiana Technical Community College