Senior Civil Structural Designer Drafter In Los Angeles Ca Resume John Anderson

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Resume JOHN W. ANDERSON II San Bernardino, California 92404 626.298.0784  [email protected]  www.linkedin.com/in/johnwanderson1/ SENIOR CIVIL STRUCTURAL DESIGNER DRAFTER Certified technically savvy engineering professional versed in civil and structural engineering. Innovative problem solver with a focus on process improvement and full scope project completions with expertise in AutoCAD and 3D modeling facilitating proactive problem solving throughout project lifecycles. Possess broad range of technical, personal effectiveness, and leadership skills utilizing rigorous logic and methods determining effective solutions to difficult problems. Comfortable with and able to effectively cope with change; demonstrated track record of making best use of any available resources and techniques. Industrial and Commercial Structural Steel, Concrete and Wood Design • Power Generation • Powerhouse/ Substation Design • Rehabilitation • Refinery Work • Petrochemical • Water Treatment • Budgeting • Project Management • Start Ups / Turnarounds • Team Leadership / Motivation • Presentations • Training / Development • Workforce Planning • Process Improvement • OSHA / Regulatory Compliance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, San Dimas, California  11/2006 – 3/2013 One of the world's largest public electric companies based in Rosemead, California. Senior Civil Structural Designer On-boarded as contractor; leveraged skills and experience driving structural and civil CAD coordination for work on industrial, commercial, hydroelectric and steam generation plants, substations, historic retrofits, and utility projects. Delivered final construction AutoCAD drawings and coordinated with vendors, junior designers and project support consistently bringing in projects on time and under budget because I work best under pressure. Designed blocks, menus and files streamlining design work and ensuring consistency between drawings and projects. Served as Lead Project Designer for multi-year projects in the field and assisted management with budgets up to $8M. Achievements:  Drove numerous high value projects serving as project lead for Kern River Powerhouse No. 1 and 3 Intake Structure Rehabilitation, Pebbly Beach Powerhouse 2.4 kv Switchyard Upgrade, collaborating and coordinating with U.S. Forest Service, Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA, Kern County and other agencies preventing environmental damage, as well as, ensuring resident approval, and overseeing safety compliance. HACIENDA COMPUTING SERVICES, El Monte, California  3/2005 – 10/2006 Small minority civil/structural engineering consultant firm specializing in power generation, substations, and environmental. Primary client was Southern California Edison based in Rosemead, California. Civil Structural Cad Coordinator Performed structural and civil CAD design and drafting coordination utilizing AutoCAD for hydroelectric, steam generation plants and substation projects with Project Engineer/Manager. Led collaboration on field work, creation of final construction drawings, and vendor negotiations and relations. Trained and mentored junior designers in steel and concrete design and facilitated project estimates, budgets, and review of specifications for final drawings. Achievements:  Served as consultant and Lead Structural Designer for numerous projects involving anchoring of new updated transformers and circuit breakers, steel platforms, stairs, and concrete retaining walls, as well as, Spill Prevention, Containment and Countermeasure (SPCC) at existing substations. Resume JOHN W. ANDERSON II  Page 2  [email protected] NABIH YOUSEFF AND ASSOCIATES, Los Angeles, California  6/2002 – 10/2004 World famous structural engineering company specializing in high rise buildings and large commercial projects. Structural Cad Coordinator Collaborated closely with Project Manager / Engineer determining scope of work, project scheduling, estimated man hours, and costs for project CAD deliverables supporting large projects with budgets up to $150M. Handled scheduling for 5 CAD designers, reviewed drawings, and executed steel and concrete design and drafting utilizing AutoCAD. Developed and coached entry level engineers on proper construction design process. Achievements:  Delivered Century City Plaza 20k square foot expansion and UCLA West Housing Redevelopment projects on time and under budget as Lead Structural Designer.  Enhanced accountability and employee engagement by communicating directly to CAD team via group meetings and one-on-one sessions. DEGENKOLB ENGINEERS, Los Angeles, California  1/1997 – 6/2002 Satellite office in Los Angeles for a well-respected and pioneer company in seismic structural retrofit established in the 60's in San Francisco. Structural Cad Coordinator  1/1998 – 6/2002 Transitioned from Microstation to AutoCAD; developed all aspects of CAD projects including scheduling CAD designers, checking all drawings, steel, concrete design and drafting. Achievements:  Led full Hotel del Coronado renovation project; created background drawings for subcontracting disciplines including architectural, mechanical and electrical, as well as, subcontracting company for 3D laser measure of interior rooms creating footprints for eight floors above.  Delivered University of Redlands seismic retrofit and Chandler School expansion projects on time and under budget by serving as Lead Structural Designer. Senior Structural Designer Drafter  1/1997 – 1/1998 On-boarded as contractor for Los Angeles Metrolink Gold Line project. Created CAD drawings utilizing Microstation 95 showing below grade strengthening of downtown buildings. Collaborated with project manager / engineer as team CAD Coordinator determining scope of work, project scheduling, and estimated man hours and costs for project CAD deliverables. Reviewed drawings prior to engineer check and final issue and performed steel and concrete design and drafting. Achievements:  Voted Employee of the quarter based on solid work performance and innate communication skills.  Promoted to permanent employee and CAD Department Coordinator in January 1998. CAREER NOTE: Additional experience includes roles as Senior Structural CAD Designer, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, Senior Structural CAD Designer, RALPH M. PARSONS CORPORATION, Structural Designer, SIMONS-EASTERN, INC., Structural/Civil Designer, KECK & WOOD, INC., Structural/Civil Designer, W.L. THOMPSON, INC., Structural/Civil Designer, LOCKWOOD GREENE ENGINEERS, INC. Details available on request. CERTIFICATIONS AutoCAD 2013 Essentials  Certified in Tunnel Safety  Certified in Confined Space Training TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite  AutoCAD (to release 2013)  3D Modeling  Microstation 5.0/95/SE