PATRICK CARSWELL ODHNER

9078 Steinsville Road, Kempton PA 19529

Ph: (206) 856-9742

e-mail: patrickodhner@gmail.com

SUMMARY:

I have over 20 years experience as a multi-discipline design/drafter leader and technical liaison, excelling in

public and private sector work relating to civil/structural building techniques, 115kV–500kV high-voltage

substation component layout (helping with procurement and logistical project concerns) and creating a union

between colleagues, clients and community.

EXPERIENCE: (1993 to 2014):

2013-2014: Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Seattle WA

Revit Modeler Specialist

  · Received architectural specifications and drawings for 50+ story high rise buildings from world

famous architects (Architeqtonica, Pelli, WCIT Architects) and furnished with necessary structural

model elements. This included the implementation of structural analysis (moment/shear /finite

element analysis).

  · Well versed in the fundamentals of BIM (Building Information Modeling) concepts and how they

apply to graphic elements, schedules and sections/details on large scale projects. The drawings were

used for multi-million dollar cost estimates and bid set documentation.

2010-2014 Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue WA

Microstation Designer–Civil/Structure and Electrical Substation Design Groups

  · Primarily using Microstation 2D/3D to create bid sets and specifications for modernizing and

upgrading Western Washington’s substation distribution power grid according to IEEE 1426

clearance standard.

  · Created documentation for crews to implement new high-voltage transformers, GIS (Gas Insulated

Switchgear), breakers, neutral reactors, capacitor banks, circuit switchers, grounding mats,

conduit/feeder plans and civil mitigating features.

  · Work resulted in higher power substation efficiency, higher reliability and improved maintenance and

safety features.

2009-2010 Aerotek Engineering, Bellevue, WA

Contractor: Microstation Designer - Civil/Structure Substation Design Group - Puget Sound Energy

  · Quality of work resulted in full time employment with Puget Sound Energy.

2008-2009 Callison Global, Seattle, WA

Design Technology Specialist-Design Technology Group

  · Technical advisor/troubleshooter for Architectural/Interior Design Studios globally (Seattle, Shanghai,

London, New York) using AutoCad and Microstation.

  · Contract work: Demonstrated efficiency in upgrading high-voltage substations.

  · Facilitated construction crew work through technical documentation in accordance with Puget Sound

Energy Standards.

  · Mentored staff to implement company-wide standards and “Best Practices” for all firm-wide projects.

  · Helped senior architects become computer savvy.

  · Technical Translation of architect/interiors projects and streamlined functionality/interoperability between

applications for optimal work flow – resulting in helping the design team’s vision and dreams to coalesce with

innovation.

  · Enrolled in Callison University’s LEED Building Certification Standard classes in hospitality, retail and

healthcare (by LEED AP Building Design + Construction, USGBC Certified Professionals).

1999 - 2008 R.W. Beck, Seattle, WA (Bought by SAIC)

Civil/Electrical Substation Manager/Lead Drafter

  · Managed (2) Leads and (4) multi-discipline drafters. QAQC’d (Quality Assurance, Quality Control) production work.

  · Hired drafters and mentored entry level engineers per principal’s request for specific needs and demands.

  · Conferred with principals regarding expenditures, reviewed and adjusted timelines as needed.

  · Researched, specified and advised the latest tools and software to improve design team efficiency

  · Implemented vector, raster, LIDAR and PLS-CADD (Power Line Systems - Computer Aided Design and Drafting)

for transmission/substation bid set documentation.

  · Consulted with in-house civil engineers on geo-technical data and civil mitigating features.

1998 – 1999 Karla Keel Group, Seattle, WA

AutoCad / Microstation Drafter

  · Self taught Bentley Microstation.

  · Combined drafting efforts with KPFF Consulting Engineers for the Port Of Seattle’s SeaTac Southwest Expansion.

  · Drafting for University of Washington’s historic Hec Edmundson Pavilion – 220ft post-tensioned supertrusses.

1997 – 1998 Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, MT

Night Auditor / Volunteer Ski Patroller

  · Consolidated and posted daily revenue for Resort’s daily financial activities

  · Worked with EMT’s learning life saving techniques and applied mountain safety regulations.

1994 – 1997 Elton/Thompson Engineers

Hand Drafter / AutoCad Drafter / field as-built

  · Structural Drafter for Caesars Casino Parking structure, Atlantic City.

  · Music hall renovation – The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, Philadelphia.

  · Blockbuster structural drafter for east coast stores – David Robert Crawford Architects.

EDUCATION:

1992 – 1994 Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)

Degree obtained: 3rd year Architectural/Engineering completed

Study focus: Statics, Steel Structures

1991 – 1992 Montgomery County Community College (Blue Bell, PA.)

Degree obtained: A.A.S.

Study Focus: Calculus, Strength of Materials, Mechanics

1989 – 1991 Lincoln Technical Institute (Allentown / Philadelphia, PA)

Degree obtained: Associate of Mechanical Drafting Design

Study Focus: CAD technology and physics

SOFTWARE:

Expert: Autodesk Revit Structure 2014 (BIM), Bentley MicroStation XM/Descartes, Projectwise, Autodesk

AutoCad 2014, Microsoft Office

Working knowledge: SolidWorks, Bentley RAM Steel, RISA, SAP, SketchUp, PLS-CADD, Autodesk Civil 3d,

MS Project Professional

COMMUNITY:

2004 Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA)

  · Collaborated with EWB Design Team providing engineering /graphic standards in efforts to rebuild school

houses in the Sumatra, Indonesia region after Tsunami devastation.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Rick Lippold, SE, PE, Project Engineer:

Fred Lunki, PE, Civil / Structure Substation Head:

Chris Brown, PE, Project Engineer Manager:

(206) 695 4700

(425) 456 2999

(425) 456 2999