Efficient, detailed, and quality-oriented Professional with 3 years of experience as a Designer II, and 10 years of overall experience in the field, creating products in Navy Ship Design, Piping, Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical designs. Demonstrated exceptional skills in all facets of complex modeling design and drawing production, with ability to save costs through streamlining processes while performing precise calculations including material requirements for design, layout, and other product features. Recognized for ability to effectively communicate with team members to ensure successful completion of products in shortest time possible. Proven record in providing high quality drawings based on clients’ unique specifications, providing continuous support and communication for optimal service. Possess Designer III type experience, performing work as a checker.

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2012  |  Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012  | SAM  |  Catia V4 |  DMU  |  AET

AutoCAD 2007/2009/2010/2012 (3D)  |  Share Point  |  Adobe Acrobat  |  Adobe Illustrator  |  Adept 2011

4Dnavigtor  |  Cadam  |  Ship Constructor 2009  |  Navisworks 2009  |  Blue Beam  |  ME-10

Architectural Desktop  | Vivid  |  Mechanical Desktop |  MS Office  |  3D Max VIZ

AutoCAD 2000i map  |  Google Map  |  Bing Map  |  iTouchMap  |  NSEDR

 

Experience & Notable Contributions

 

CDI MARINE COMPANY  |  Portsmouth, VA  

Engineering Technician I (Norfolk Naval Shipyard)  |  Sept 2015-March 2016 

·               Utilized AUTOCAD 2012 to develop removal and installation foundation drawings for LHD Navy ships.

·               Produced accurate and timely 3D foundation models according to clients’ requirements and engineering calculated needs.

 

LOCKHEED MARTIN, INC.  |  Chesapeake, VA

CAD/CAM Engineer |  Oct 2014-Sept  2015

 

·               Applied Computer Aided Design (AUTOCAD) to develop design drawings depicting equipment cabinets, cableways, foundations, shipboard structure and general room arrangements in support of the rip out and installation of US Navy systems for various destroyers.

·               Traveled to ship sites to conduct physical inspection of ship and equipment, interpretation of technical drawings to determine structural requirements, creation and maintenance of a drawing library and understanding and application of technical specifications to meet industry and military standards.

·               Balanced multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and deliveries.

·               Incorporated comments and redlines into drawing packages and the following of quality control processes and procedures.

 

PERFORMANCE–BASED SOLUTIONS, INC.  |  Norfolk, VA

 

Virginia Beach VA     ª      (757) 582-8796     ª     benjamin.w.johnson40@gmail.com

AutoCAD Specialist III (U.S. Coast Guard- Design & Construction Center)   |   Dec 2012-Jan 2013

·               Prepared letters, spreadsheets, presentations, and various types of correspondence using MS Office.

·               Produced variety of products to meet internal and external client requirements related to drawing editing, photo interpretation, and vectorization.

·               Built, updated, and recorded original site plans for enrollment teams during site visits, producing Official Plot. Plan (OPP) based upon data collection, and later submitted OPP to USCG COTR and Contracting Officer (KO) for review.

·               Manipulated AutoCAD files provided by government, formatting for insertion on AET through area calculations for buildings and various structures, and specific data field entry.

·               Collaborated with CADD/GIS technicians and Project Managers to efficiently complete projects.

·               Proactively sought input and clarification from other team members, minimizing wasted time.

·               Performed other drawing, scanning, copying, and printing duties using a variety of office peripherals.

STROM ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA, INC.  |  Hampton, VA

Structural Designer (Gibbs & Cox, Inc.)   |   Mar 2011-Jul 2011

·               Validated I-Checks and MCR’s on LCS5 Navy ship, as quality control checker for ventilation, piping, structural systems, and electrical equipment.

 

NORTHROP GRUMMAN  |  Newport News, VA

Structural Designer   |   Sep 2004-Nov 2010

·               Worked on shipbuilder and NAVSEA PEO Carriers and PMS378 projects.

·               Assisted in all facets of modeling design and drawing production for 15 piping systems, ensuring all Naval architectural processes were in strict compliance with current practices of Navy and Commercial requirements.

·               Successfully assisted in design and drawing production of foundations, lifting pads, hangers for various piping, electrical, and machinery mountings.

·               Created 3D models and 2D drawings including build of materials (BOM), ready for issue for Piping and Structural Foundation departments.

 

TIDEWATER NAVAL ARCHITECTS  |  Portsmouth, VA

Junior Designer (CDI Corporation)   |   May 2003-Feb 2004

·               Accurately located and secured large bridge segments on barges, utilizing weight and balance limits.

·               Designed mast and sails of a pirate ship as exclusive assignment for Naval Architects.

·               Reviewed and revised piping drawings at CDI Corporation.

BAUER COMPRESSORS   |   Norfolk, VA

Drafter      Jun 1999-Dec 1999

·               Mechanically designed and used ME-10 supporting the U.S. Navy in advanced scuba equipment storage.

·               Reviewed, discussed, and revised mechanical drawings in accordance with all directives.

 

Education

 

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Drafting & Design   |  Dean’s List

ITT Technical Institute  |  Norfolk, VA   |   2003

 

Courses in Computer Drafting & Design   |   Dean’s List, Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society

Thomas nelson community College   |   Hampton, VA   |   1997

 

Certificate in Drafting & Design

New Horizons Technical Center  |   Hampton, VA   |   1994

 

Virginia Beach VA     ª      (757) 582-8796     ª     benjamin.w.johnson40@gmail.com