NATHAN ALTHAUSER
Olympia,WA
Summary
I'm a Senior Design Drafter focused on delivering exceptional results as part of high-performance teams. 17 + years of experience in Civil Engineering Design. Ready for new challenges in drafting role with exciting company.....and to live near the beach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Seinor Civil Engineering Design Drafter
KPFF Consulting Engineers Inc.
06.2006 - Current
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
- Created CAD models and drawings for Civil designs.
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.
- Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
- Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
- Worked closely with designers and contractors to confirm accuracy of drawings.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Produced sketches and diagrams to illustrate design concepts.
- Researched and incorporated current codes and regulations into drawings.
- Created diagrams to illustrate system functionality.
- Developed and revised diagrams to accurately reflect design changes.
- Use Civil3d to generate 3d surface models, alignments, profiles and corridor models.
- Created 3d dynamic storm pipe networks, surface volume calculations, dynamic labels with tables for various items needed for different projects.
- Created our office standard styles for all items we currently use in Civil3d and AutoCAD and teach new employees how to find and implement them.
- Have generated full sets of construction drawings for housing developments, utility updates, storm design, roundabouts, national park upgrades, RV parks, prison redesigns as well as other types of projects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
Bothel, WA - Currently Closed Down07.1998
Skills
- Project Proposals
- Creative Solutions
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Calculations and Measurements
- Company Standards
- Project File Management
- Project Drawings
- Residential Design
- Commercial Projects
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD Certification
- Civil3d Certification
Timeline
Seinor Civil Engineering Design Drafter
KPFF Consulting Engineers Inc.
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
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