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Shannon Dukes

Deatsville,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented and skilled Engineering Assistant II with over 5 years of experience at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), specializing in bridge design and drafting using MicroStation and ALDOT CADD standards. Experienced in producing detailed plans for infrastructure projects such as the Sims Creek and Spencers Creek bridges. Strong collaborator with engineers and team members. Motivated by hands-on technical challenges and seeking a remote or hybrid role in engineering design and drafting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Assistant I & II

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
01.2020 - Current
  • Designed and detailed bridge plans for projects including the Sims Creek and Spencers Creek bridges, producing accurate and compliant drawings using Bentley MicroStation and ALDOT’s CADD standards.
  • Collaborated daily with engineers to update and revise plans based on design requirements, field data, and safety considerations.
  • Applied ALDOT standard libraries, level structures, and plotting protocols to maintain quality and consistency across project documents.
  • Assisted in onboarding a new team member, providing guidance during supervisor absences to ensure workflow continuity.
  • Calibrated nuclear density gauges in materials testing during the first year, supporting quality control for roadway compaction efforts.
  • Specialized in office-based drafting work with a focus on bridge structures, plan preparation, and multi-disciplinary coordination.

Lifeguard

Grandview YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintained swimmer safety and enforced pool regulations, responding promptly to emergencies and conducting regular safety drills.

Swim Instructor

Grandview YMCA
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Delivered swim lessons to diverse age groups, fostering water safety and skill development in a supportive environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stanhope Elmore High School
Millbrook, Alabama
01.2018

Skills

  • Bentley MicroStation (ALDOT CADD Standards)
  • Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
  • ALDOT Traffic Control & Sign Detail Libraries
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Nuclear Density Gauge Calibration & Materials Testing
  • Blueprint Reading & Engineering Specifications Interpretation
  • Detail-oriented drafting and design work
  • Effective collaboration with engineering teams
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and independent worker
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Hands-on technical aptitude and problem solving

Timeline

Engineering Assistant I & II

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
01.2020 - Current

Lifeguard

Grandview YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2018

Swim Instructor

Grandview YMCA
06.2017 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Stanhope Elmore High School

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