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JOHN W. ANDERSON II
San Bernardino, California 92404
626.298.0784 ajohnw32@aol.com 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.


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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