ALVARO F. ROMERO

35 West 28th Avenue #311

San Mateo, CA 94403

650.219.5440

alvaroromero@comcast.net

AUTOCAD DRAFTER/DESIGNER

• Artistic, innovative and ingenious professional, demonstrating expertise and broad ranging experience in drafting

and transforming initial construction and architectural designs/drawings into working documents using AutoCAD 2014

and 2016 for civil projects consisting of water, roadway and utility design. Employed engineering expertise in drawing

rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches,

engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data

• Track record of success in managing multiple residential and commercial construction projects. Experienced working

with homeowners, agencies, engineers, and general contractors to ensure the alignment of projects. Contributed in the

preparation and submission of construction documents and specifications to the local jurisdictions.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills including attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

while achieving established deadlines/goals. Effective team builder, exhibiting the ability to motivate diverse groups to

achieve a targeted goal.

• Technology savvy with proficiency in AutoCAD 2016, MS Office Professional 2013 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and

Adobe programs (Acrobat Pro). General knowledge and drafting of Residential PV Systems and experienced working

with equipment such as modems, scanners, digital cameras, printer, plotters. Fluent in English and Spanish.

• CAD Drafting

• Strategic Planning

• Regulatory Compliance

KEY STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE:

• Residential PV Systems

• Base Design Drawing

• Team Leadership

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE, San Jose, CA – August 2015 - Present

AUTOCAD TECHNICIAN/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Prepares the following using AutoCAD: Construction drawings for water system improvements including site and grading

plans, roadways, water facility structures, groundwater wells, water storage tanks, pump stations, piping, control valves,

vaults, electrical conduit, panel, and single line drawings and water main installations including valves, services, fire hydrants,

land base and all utilities.

• Create construction drawings from a variety of sources including field surveys, project engineer’s field notes, existing asbuilt

documents, GIS information and verbal instructions.

• Manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Participates in and supports the company’s continuous improvement program and projects.

• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE WEST CO., Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant, San Bruno, CA – July 2012 - August 2015

MECHANICAL/STRUCTURAL CAD DETAILER

Innovatively develop detailed design drawings for mechanical equipment, piping installation and seismic supports, and work

collaboratively with supervisors to design components, systems, piping layout, etc.

• Evaluate specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the

procedures and instructions to be followed.

• Ensure accurate shop drawings for construction through checking different structure dimensions.

• Layout and draw schematic, angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and

machines.

• Draft, layout and specify technical devices, parts and equipment to illustrate the construction and maintenance of

devices, parts, equipment, or structures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Project Management

• Client Relationship Management

• Problem Analysis/Resolution

ALVARO F. ROMERO

Continuation…

SUNGEVITY, INC., Oakland, CA – 2011-2012

PV SYSTEMS DRAFTER DESIGNER

Developed AutoCAD drawings of existing site conditions, demonstrating structural, electrical and architectural aspects of the

project site. Coordinated permits for construction of residential solar photovoltaic projects.

• Assembled design drawing packets for design review and/or permitting process.

• Managed and maintained electronic and hardcopy design drawings for archiving Data management and project data

entry with various software programs.

STC DESIGN & ENGINEERING, San Anselmo, CA – 2004-2009

ARCHITECTURAL/STRUCTURAL DRAFTER/DESIGNER

Prepared and organized full set of Architectural and Structural plans, including internal and external Layouts, interior and

exterior elevations, site plan, cross sections, profiles, drainage plan, and electrical plans.

• Drafted plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects such as residential and

commercial Buildings, working from sketches or notes.

• Correlated, interpreted and modified data obtained from topographical surveys, well logs, and geophysical prospecting

reports.

• Finished and duplicated drawings and documentation packages in accordance to required mediums and specifications

for reproduction, using blueprinting or other methods.

• Reviewed rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from civil engineers to ensure

adherence to design concepts.

• Proficiently trained other drafters, explained drawings to production teams and provide adjustments as necessary.

• Conducted field inspections or technical investigations to revise construction drawings.

• Prepared construction documents and specifications and submitted to the local jurisdictions.

PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER/DESIGNER/EXPEDITER: RR DESIGNERS GROUP, San Bruno, CA – 2003-2004

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER/DESIGNER/EXPEDITER: ROMOCO DESIGNERS GROUP, Daly City, CA – 2001-2003

CAD Masters - Autodesk, Walnut Creek, CA – March-2014

WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

EDUCATION

AUTOCAD LEVEL II

East Bay Municipal Utility District, Orinda, CA – Spring 2013

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM O & M

East Bay Municipal Utility District, Dublin/San Ramon Services District

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Martinez, CA – Fall 2012

GREEN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Cañada College, Redwood City, CA – 2008-2011

BACHELOR DEGREE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

University Polytechnic of El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador – 1986-1990