About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 930167
SENIOR CAD DESIGNER | STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING, FABRICATION & 3D MODELING
Core Expertise
- Structural steel detailing and fabrication-ready drawings for shop and field construction.
- 2D/3D modeling and assembly drawings using major CAD platforms for constructible deliverables.
- Piping and mechanical drafting including supports, skids, HVAC, and fire suppression layouts.
- Maritime, subsea, and naval structural experience applying military and class design practices.
- Coordination with welders, fabricators, and engineers to resolve shop issues and revise drawings.
- Managing engineering changes, RFIs, drawing control, and constructability reviews for complex programs.
Project Background
- Supported large naval vessel structural programs, updating as-built configurations and reconciling design changes.
- Produced fabrication packages for industrial pumps, reels, and equipment including weld, material, and hardware specs.
- Delivered civil and plant facility drawings, floor layouts, and optimized Xrefs for improved file performance.
- Modeled subsea tooling, ROV interfaces, and offshore piping systems for fabrication and installation.
- Reviewed and issued 2D/3D structural drawing packages for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
Key Skills
- AutoCAD | AutoCAD Mechanical | Advanced Steel | ShipConstructor | Civil 3D — primary CAD suites
- Inventor | SolidWorks | Siemens NX | CATIA | Navisworks for 3D modeling and QA coordination
- Fabrication drawings | Weld specifications | GD&T | Shop assemblies | Nesting support
- BIM coordination | Revit | Bluebeam | Drawing management and constructability review workflows
- Piping design and detailing | PDMS fundamentals | HVAC and fire suppression layouts
Education
- B.S., Industrial Education — Morehead State University
- A.S., Drafting & Design Technology — Morehead State University
- 2-Year Diploma, Machine Design / Drafting — Montgomery County Vocational
Awards & Recognition
- ShipConstructor Essentials — Structural Modeling
- SolidWorks Essentials Design
- PDMS — Beginning and Advanced Pipe Design
Why Interview this Candidate?
They are a senior CAD designer with 20+ years producing shop-ready fabrication drawings across structural, piping, maritime, and industrial projects. Redesigned three stalled reel systems and produced five additional designs, enabling fabrication to resume and maintain production schedules. Proficient across AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, Inventor, SolidWorks, Civil 3D, and Navisworks, and skilled at resolving shop issues, managing engineering changes, and delivering constructible documentation quickly.
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