Suzanne Shangreaux
Leander
Summary
Professional CADD technician skilled in technical drafting and design. Adept at utilizing industry-standard software to produce precise and reliable drawings. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results with flexibility to adapt to changing project needs. Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bridge CADD Technician
WSP USA
02.2024 - Current
- Developed detailed CADD drawings for various engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to optimize design processes and enhance project efficiency.
- Reviewed and revised technical drawings based on feedback from Project Engineers, improving accuracy.
Transportation Specialist IV
Texas Department of Transportation
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Review Utility Permits for utility installations on TxDOT R.O.W.
- Used RULIS Application and MS Excel.
- Attended regular utility meetings for utility conflicts in projects with consultants.
- Austin District, North Travis Area Office, 1001 E. Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78761-5426, (512) 997-2200
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV-Lead Technician
Texas Department of Transportation
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Create Bridge Plans and Bridge Layouts for TxDOT Districts.
- Use MicroStation V8i SS10 & MicroStation CE to complete a bridge plan set.
- Training in 3D models using OpenBridge Designer and help Techs start new OBM files.
- Updated and created new TxDOT Bridge Standards drawings.
- ProjectWise CONNECT Edition, file management, used Axiom tables exported into MicroStation.
- Review construction bridge plans from other technicians for consistency and errors.
- Bridge Division, 6230 E. Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744 (512) 416-2183
Transportation Specialist IV
Texas Department of Transportation
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Created Roadway Standards for TxDOT.
- Used MicroStation V8i SS10.
- Created 3D models of guardrails and components.
- Updated and Modified TxDOT Roadway Standards.
- Uploaded Standards onto the TxDOT Website.
- Import AutoCAD .dwg files into .dgn files.
- Communicated with roadway product manufacturers for completing a new standard.
- Design Division, Roadway Section, 118 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 416-2653
Design Technician III
KSA Engineers, Inc.
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Created surfaces from GIS Data that was imported in Civil 3D.
- Using AutoCAD 2020 Civil 3D and AutoCAD Maps.
- Assisted with utility layout sheets.
- Import GIS Data .shp and .xml formats into Civil 3D.
- 4833 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78759
Design Technician V
Texas Department of Transportation
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Create Bridge Layouts for TxDOT Districts.
- Use MicroStation V8i SS10 to complete a bridge plan set and emergency projects.
- Updated and Modified TxDOT Bridge Standards.
- Bridge Division, 6230 E. Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744 (512) 416-2183
Civil Engineering Technician II
Northern Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Created road corridors, surfaces, input points in Civil 3D.
- Using AutoCAD 2015 & 2017 Civil 3D.
- Designing Highway and secondary roadways, subdivision layouts, and Utility layouts.
- Calculated estimated quantities for asphalt pavement mix and concrete.
- 200 N. 34th Street, Billings, Montana 59101
CADD Design/Detailer
CP&Y, Inc.
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Created Bridge Plans for clients and TxDOT Bridge Division.
- Used MicroStation V8i SS3.
- Created bridge structure sheets such as abutments, interior bents, drilled shaft, span and girder units.
- 13809 Research Blvd. Suite #300, Austin, Texas 78750
Design Technician IV
Texas Department of Transportation
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Created Bridge Plans for TxDOT Districts.
- Used MicroStation V8i SS4 and the Rebar Software.
- Created 3D models of Bridges.
- Updated and Modified TxDOT Bridge Standards.
- Calculated rebar and concrete quantities.
- Bridge Division, 118 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 416-2183
Land Survey CADD Technician
ATS Engineers, Inspectors & Surveyors
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Created Subdivision Plots Plans, Lot Fits, Title surveys for home builder construction companies.
- Used AutoCAD LT 2014 to create form surveys.
- Production detailing process to producing quick surveys and meet deadlines.
- 4910 W US Hwy 290 Service Rd., Austin, Texas 78735
CADD Technician I
KLJ Engineering, Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Drafted oil well pad & location plats located in North Dakota Bakken Region using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013.
- Drafted pipeline plats in the Bakken Region from oil well pad location to main pipelines.
- Designed property corner records for the County Recording Department.
- 2611 Gabel Rd., Billings, Montana 59102
Carpenter
Fisher Construction, Inc.
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Assisted in remodeling existing commercial buildings for new business.
- Assisted in reframing interior commercial buildings into residential homes.
- Assist with finish trim work.
- Assisted in setting up steel prefabricated buildings.
- 235 Moore Lane, Ste. 1, Billings, Montana 59101
Heavy Equipment Operator
Oftedal Construction
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Rebuilt highways for road construction.
- Operated heavy equipment such as a packer, roller tractor with disc and scraper.
- 26 MT Hwy 59 N, Miles City, Montana 59301
Civil Engineering Technician
Rocky Mountain Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs
03.1999 - 06.2003
- Assisted Surveyor in setting elevation grades for road construction.
- Performed compaction tests using Nuclear Density Gauge on subgrade & asphalt of reconstructed highway.
- Flagged for the public to ensure as they went through road construction work area safely.
- 2021 4th N., Billings, MT 59101
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting & Design
Montana State University - Billings, College of Technology
Billings, MT05.2012
Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2023
- Experience with Bentley MicroStation software
- Proficient in Bentley OpenBridge Designer
- Experienced with ProjectWise CE
- MicroStation CE software experience
- Proficient in RULIS
- Experienced in utilizing Google Earth
- Excel proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Experience with Bentley OpenRoads software
- Experienced with Axiom
Summary Of Qualifications
Used Bentley MicroStation V8i SS10 and MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenBridge Designer detailing/modeling bridge components., Used Bentley ProjectWise for file management system for bridge design projects., Used AutoCAD Civil 3D to keep skills current., Import survey points into AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020., Imported Google Earth images., Created form surveys, plot plans and title surveys using AutoCAD LT., AutoCAD Civil 3D 2023, Bentley MicroStation V8i SS10, Bentley OpenBridge Designer, ProjectWise CE, MicroStation CE, RULIS, Google Earth, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Axiom
Timeline
Lead Bridge CADD Technician
WSP USA
02.2024 - Current
Transportation Specialist IV
Texas Department of Transportation
09.2023 - 02.2024
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV-Lead Technician
Texas Department of Transportation
01.2023 - 06.2023
Transportation Specialist IV
Texas Department of Transportation
09.2020 - 01.2023
Design Technician III
KSA Engineers, Inc.
04.2020 - 09.2020
Design Technician V
Texas Department of Transportation
03.2018 - 04.2020
Civil Engineering Technician II
Northern Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2018
CADD Design/Detailer
CP&Y, Inc.
07.2016 - 11.2016
Design Technician IV
Texas Department of Transportation
04.2014 - 02.2016
Land Survey CADD Technician
ATS Engineers, Inspectors & Surveyors
04.2013 - 04.2014
CADD Technician I
KLJ Engineering, Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2013
Carpenter
Fisher Construction, Inc.
06.2007 - 07.2009
Heavy Equipment Operator
Oftedal Construction
07.2003 - 07.2004
Civil Engineering Technician
Rocky Mountain Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs
03.1999 - 06.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting & Design
Montana State University - Billings, College of Technology