theCADguy

Experience

• CAD Engineer The Design Collective · Full-time Jan 2023 – Present 1 yrs 11 mos Redhill, England, United Kingdom As a CAD Engineer my job mainly focuses on building services for commercial projects such as schools and hospitals.
  
  Role and Responsibilities
  As a CAD Engineer, I worked on designing building services for various commercial projects, including HVAC systems, electrical layouts, and plumbing designs.
  
  Focus on Commercial Projects
  The main focus of this role was on commercial projects like schools, hospitals, and other public buildings, ensuring that the designs met the specific requirements of these spaces.
  
  Use of AutoCAD
  AutoCAD remained an essential tool in my role, allowing me to create precise and detailed drawings of building services layouts for commercial projects efficiently.
  
  Conclusion
  My experience as a CAD Engineer in building services broadened my skills in designing for commercial spaces, particularly in schools, hospitals, and other public buildings.
• Senior CAD Technician Waterstone Design · Full-time Sep 2023 – Jan 2024 4 mos Rochester, England, United Kingdom As a Senior CAD Technician at Waterstone Design, a building services consultancy. Collaborating with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, I used AutoCAD to draft designs for residential and commercial projects.
  
  Role and Responsibilities
  As a Senior CAD Technician, I drafted MEP designs and schematics. Primarily, I worked on residential new building developments but also on some commercial projects, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  
  Collaboration with Engineers
  Working closely with Engineers, I translated their concepts into detailed CAD drawings. This involved communication to meet both functional and regulatory standards.
  
  Involvement in Commercial Projects
  I also worked on commercial projects, designing building services for offices, retail spaces, and other commercial properties.
  
  Conclusion
  My experience as a Senior CAD Technician broadened my skills in drafting and design for building services, enhancing both residential and commercial projects.
• CAD Technician / Visual Developer KCCJ · Full-time Mar 2016 – Jul 2019 3 yrs 4 mos Rochester, England, United Kingdom In my previous role, I worked for a commercial kitchen consultancy, designing kitchens for stadiums and arenas, including Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium. As Lead Designer for Bars and Concessions, I used AutoCAD extensively to draft layouts and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  
  Role and Responsibilities
  As a CAD Technician, I drafted kitchen designs using AutoCAD, collaborating with architects and engineers to meet client specifications and deadlines, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  
  Skills and Achievements
  My experience honed my skills in AutoCAD, attention to detail, and project management. Despite challenges such as space constraints and unexpected changes, I completed projects for prestigious clients, receiving positive feedback for creativity and functionality.
  
  Conclusion
  My experience as a CAD Technician equipped me with valuable skills in drafting detailed and functional kitchen designs, particularly for large-scale projects like stadiums.