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NATHAN ALTHAUSER

Olympia

Summary

I'm a Civil Engineering Designer focused on delivering exceptional results as part of high-performance teams. 18+ years of experience in Civil Engineering Design. Ready for a hard working, team orientated office with strong CAD standards and up to date practices.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Designer

C.E.S. NW Inc.
Puyallup
03.2025 - Current
  • Working to get the office into the 21st century

Civil Designer

SCI Alliance
Lacey
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Maintained consistent responsibilities and tasks as at KPFF.

Lead Civil Designer

KPFF Consulting Engineers Inc.
Lacey
06.2006 - 10.2023
  • Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
  • Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
  • Created CAD models and drawings for Civil designs.
  • Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
  • Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.
  • Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
  • Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
  • Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
  • Researched and incorporated current codes and regulations into drawings.
  • Used Civil3D to generate 3D surface models, alignments, profiles, and corridor models.
  • Create 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 used in Civil3D and AutoCAD and instructed new employees in their use and implementation.
  • Generated full sets of construction drawings for housing developments, utility updates, storm design, roundabouts, national park upgrades, RV parks, prison redesigns and a variety of other projects.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafter

ITT Technical Institute
Bothel, WA
07.1998

Skills

  • Project Proposals
  • Creative Solutions
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Company Standards
  • Project File Management
  • Project Drawings
  • Residential Design
  • Commercial Projects
  • Fish Passage Design
  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD Certification
  • Civil3D Certification

Notable Projects

  • Deschutes River Highlands Residential Community
  • Tahoma Terra Residential Community (Yelm)
  • Hawks Prairie Park and Ride
  • Manor House Residential Community (Under construction, 600+ lots)

Timeline

Civil Designer

C.E.S. NW Inc.
03.2025 - Current

Civil Designer

SCI Alliance
10.2023 - 10.2024

Lead Civil Designer

KPFF Consulting Engineers Inc.
06.2006 - 10.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafter

ITT Technical Institute

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