To secure a career in civil engineering design, because I feel I have a lot to offer due to my self motivational skills and cost effective technical skills used in a wide range of projects.
JOHN VEGA
Summary of Qualifications
I am a self motivated design engineer having strong Project Engineering skills and design experience in a wide range of complex civil engineering projects, including, but not limited to, subdivision maps, parcel maps, boundary adjustment plats, tentative maps, grading plans, site plans, plot plans, erosion control plans, storm drain plans, storm drain structures, large diameter water lines, large diameter sewer lines, highway plans, traffic control plans, road improvement plans & profiles and hydrology & hydraulic calculations. In addition, I have good inter-personal skills, including experience in managing and mentoring project teams. I also have cost effective Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills.
Experience
Contract Services: Temecula, San Diego Area (Feb 2007-Present) / Senior Designer
Prepared complex tentative maps, grading, improvement, sewer, water and storm drain plans. In addition, I prepared LDD grading designs, earthwork quantity estimates and construction cost estimates. I also prepared hydrology and hydraulic calculations, SUSMP reports, SWMP reports, WQMP reports and Water Quality Technical reports. In addition, I performed pre-project and construction site inspections, supervised and coordinated work of field survey crews. The most rewarding aspects of my job were meeting project deadlines, using cost effective design skills, working under budget, mentoring and supervising engineering & AutoCAD professionals.
Stantec Consulting, San Marcos, CA (Sept 2006 to Jan 2007, Senior Designer
Designed complex grading, site, road improvement, sewer, water and storm drain plans. I also prepared AutoCAD LDD grading designs, earthwork quantity estimates and construction cost estimates. The rewarding part of my job was mentoring and supervising engineering and AutoCAD professionals. Lay off due to lack of work.
K & A Engineering, San Marcos (Oct 2003 to Aug 2006)/Senior Project Engineer
I designed complex grading, plot, improvement, sewer, water and storm drain plans. In addition, I sketched storm drain structures, construction details and grading cross sections for drafting by AutoCAD technicians. I also prepared construction cost estimates, SWMP reports, SWPPP reports, hydrology and hydraulic calculations. I supervised and mentored a small project team, including employee job reviews and reports. I also prepared SWMP and SWPPP Reports. In addition, I performed pre-project and construction site inspections. I worked overtime, met project deadlines and worked under budget. I enjoyed all aspects of my assignments, including using cost effective design skills. Software: AutoCAD 2002 & 2005, Land Development Desktop. I left prior to office closure.
Contract Services: San Diego & Temecula (Mar 2003-Sept 2003) / Senior Designer
I designed complex grading plans, improvement plans, storm drain plans, drainage structures, sewer plans and water plans. I also supervised cad drafters, worked overtime, met deadlines and worked under budget. Software: AutoCAD 2002.
Fuscoe Engineering, San Diego (April 2001 to Feb 2003) / Project Manager
I designed complex grading plans, plot plans, improvement plans and sewer & water plans. In addition, I also prepared construction cost estimates, processed plans at city of San Diego to completion, including grading permit processing. In addition, I performed pre-project and construction site inspections, supervised and coordinated work of field survey crews, project management, and meetings with consultants, public/utility companies and regulatory agencies. I enjoyed supervising and mentoring a project team, utilizing cost effective design skills and meeting difficult project deadlines. Software: AutoCAD 2000. Lay off due to lack of work.
Landmark Consulting Co, San Diego (April 2000 to Mar 2001) / Senior Project Engineer
I designed complex grading plans, improvement plans, sewer plans, water plans, storm drain plans and prepared construction cost estimates. In addition, I processed plans at the City of San Diego to completion, including grading permit processing. I also performed pre-project and construction site inspections, supervised and coordinated work of field survey crews, project management, and meetings with consultants, public/utility companies and regulatory agencies. I also supervised a design team and met project deadlines. I enjoyed the team spirit, the challenging design aspects of my assignments and using cost effective design skills. Software: AutoCAD 14. Lay off due to lack of work
The Laret Company, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (June 1999 to Mar 2000) Senior Designer
I designed complex grading plans, plot plans, improvement plans, storm drain plans, sewer plans and large diameter water line plans. In addition, I performed pre-project and construction site inspections, coordinated work of field survey crews, meetings with consultants, public/utility companies and regulatory agencies.
I also met project deadlines. I enjoyed the team spirit, the challenging design aspects of my assignments and using cost effective design skills. Software: AutoCAD 14 & 2000. Lay off due to lack of work.
Masson & Associates, Escondido, CA (Feb, 1998 to May 1999), Senior Designer
I designed complex grading plans, plot plans, improvement plans, storm drain plans, sewer and water plans. I also met deadlines. Software: AutoCAD 14. Lay off due to lack of work.
Manitou Engineering, Escondido, CA (Mar 1999 to Jan 2000), Senior Designer
I designed complex grading plans, plot plans, improvement plans, storm drain plans, water plans and large diameter sewer plans. In addition I performed pre-project and construction site inspections, coordinated work of field survey crews, project engineering, meetings with clients and consultants, public/utility companies and regulatory agencies. I also met project deadlines. I enjoyed the design challenges of my assignments and using cost effective design skills. Software: AutoCAD 14.
HL Engineering, Escondido, CA (June 1998 to Feb 1999) Senior Designer
Design complex grading plans, plot plans, improvement plans, storm drain plans, sewer and water plans. In addition, I prepared record maps, including boundary analysis and geometric calculations, performed pre-project and construction site inspections, coordinated work of field survey crews, project engineering, and meetings with clients, public/utility companies and regulatory agencies. I also supervised CAD drafters and met project deadlines. I enjoyed the team spirit, mentoring junior engineers and utilizing cost effective design skills. Software: AutoCAD 14. Lay off due to lack of work.
Contract Services: Austin, TX (1993 to 1998)
Raymond Chan Engineering, MGC Engineering, Dannenbaum Engineering (employer) /Senior Technician:
I prepared Erosion Control Plans and Gabion design along creek beds. In addition, I designed Tentative Subdivision maps, Site Plans, Improvement Plans, Water Quality Ponds, Water Plans, Sewer Plans and Storm Drain Plans, including hydrology & hydraulic calculations. I also designed Public Works projects, including raw water lines, water and sewer rehab lines, sewer & water line extensions, Sanitary Land Fills and I performed utility location engineering inspections. I also prepared a complex large area wastewater study, including site inspections, research of city records and flow calculations. In addition, I prepared metric construction cost estimates for TXDOT Highway Plans and complex preliminary multiple routes design of a portion of the Trans-Texas Freeway. I also experienced site inspections, surveying, construction cost estimates and processing plans through Government Agencies. I enjoyed using cost effective design skills and meeting project deadlines. Software: AutoCAD 14 and Microstation.
Contract Services: San Diego Area (1992 to 1993)
Senior Designer - Civil Design: A & E Group – I prepared topographic surveys (leveling), verbal and written communication with clients and government agencies, exhibit presentations and Forensic engineering (investigations, inspections, drainage studies, report writing and cost estimates).
Senior Designer: Subdivision Design (1400 Ac.) Graves Engineering – I prepared residential street design, complex Grading Plan design and mass grading analysis (difficult terrain). I also prepared construction cost estimates and met project deadlines. In addition, I supervised drafters. I enjoyed the complex design challenges and meeting difficult deadlines.
Loan Officer (1991), Fairbanks Mortgage Company, San Diego, Ca. (During Land Development Recession)
Ranpac Engineering, Temecula, CA (1988 to 1991)
Project Manager (portion of 1200 Acre Subdivision): I managed a project team, which included coordination of projects with County Agencies, coordination with clients and client exhibit presentations. In addition I prepared construction cost estimates and project budgets, performed construction site inspections, coordinated work of field survey crews, meetings with consultants, public utility companies and regulatory agencies.
Associate Engineer: 1200 Ac. Some of my duties included subdivision site inspections, design complex Golf Course Grading Plans (18 Holes), design complex grading plans, mass earthwork grading studies (design, coordination and supervision). In addition I designed street plan & profiles, prepared complex Coordinate Geometry calculations, designed sewer & water plans (including profiles), I also prepared construction cost estimates, coordination with clients and County Agencies. I also resolved difficult field issues and had verbal and written communication with clients and government agencies, including preparation of reports, contract proposals, contract review and extra work contract proposals. I met project deadlines, worked under budget and supervised drafters. I enjoyed the complex design challenges and managing a project team. Lay off due to lack of work.
Designer/Drafter, San Diego Area (1980 to 1988)
Williamson Engineers (Contract), Escondido Engineering (Contract) and San Dieguito Engineering (employer)
I designed subdivision & complex sites, including construction cost estimates, grading plan design with earthwork calculations, storm drain design (including hydrology & hydraulic calculations, improvement plan design and sewer & water design. I also processed plans through city and county agencies. In addition, I prepared Tentative Maps and performed field surveys. I also met project deadlines.
Note: The local economy and contract work dictated the longevity of my assignments
Education:
Palomar College-San Marcos, California; Engineering & Surveying (72 Semester Units)
Austin Community College-Austin, TX; AutoCAD I and AutoCAD Programming
Palomar College (ROP)-Vista, CA; Micro-computers, Computer Repair
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