Samuel Baker

CAD Drafter

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Vernal, Utah, United States

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Timeline
About me
Senior Civil Designer at JDE
Education
- Brigham Young University - Idaho
  2021 - 2022
  Certificate Human Services, General
- Brigham Young University - Idaho
  2019 - 2021
  CADD Certificate AutoCAD & Solidworks
- Brigham Young University - Idaho
  2019 - 2022
  Bachelor of Science - BS Professional Studies
- San Diego State University-California State University
  2016 - 2016
  CEA certificate Civil Engineering
- Brigham Young University - Idaho
  2018 - 2019
  Pathways Certificate
- Utah Valley University
  1996 - 2000
  Associate of Science (A.S.) Drafting and Design Technology, Music
  Activities and Societies: Orchestra, ROTC Drafting Program & Music
Experience
- Sowby & Berg Consultants
  Oct 1999 - Mar 2000
  CAD Drafter
  Cost estimates, quantity take offs, & construction documents for "The Ranches" a master plan community located in Eagle Mountain, Utah. Prepared blue prints, copies, submittals, etc.
- Hubble Group Inc.
  Jun 2000 - Oct 2001
  Civil Designer
  Prepared ALTAs, Records of Survey, Topo Maps, Tentative Maps, Preliminary Maps, Final Maps & Utility As-built plans. Construction drawings & planning documents for "The Cedars" Cedar Hills, Utah. "The Cedars" a planned subdivision with golf course intertwined.
- Otak
  Oct 2001 - Dec 2002
  Civil Designer/Trainer
  Trained 20+ co-workers on using AutoCAD, Civil Design & LDD software. Designed utilities & roadways for subdivisions & prepared construction documents. Traveled to different offices to provide software training. Helped in surveying and construction management.
- LDC Design Group
  Dec 2002 - Dec 2004
  Civil Designer/Trainer
  Assisted in opening an office in California. Prepared proposals, provided design and drafting for construction documents. Provided CAD training & supervised drafters on various projects. Assisted in construction staking and surveying.
- Ourada Engineering
  Dec 2004 - Sept 2005
  Project Manager
  Surveyed project boundaries, researched titles & deeds, etc. Provided design and drafting for several commercial projects such as: Fry's Electronics, Rite Aid, Walgreens, & Wendy's. Worked closely with agencies & clients to receive plan approval & permits.
- UBORA Engineering and Planning, Inc.
  Sept 2005 - May 2008
  CAD Manager/Assistant Engineer
  Project Management - Worked with clients and agencies from conceptual to final approval for various projects. Provided engineering design for roadways, wet utilities, subdivisions, grading plans etc. Prepared and reviewed construction documents for residential and commercial projects. Established CAD standards & electronic file management. Provided AutoCAD & LDD training; Provided hardware & IT support.
- Northern Engineering
  Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
  Railroad Drafter/Designer
  Volunteer position - Prepared Railroad Design documents for Industrial projects.
- Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying : UELS
  Jun 2010 - Oct 2015
  Civil Drafter, LSIT
  Preparing Pipeline As-builts, Plan & Profile, Pipe Schematics & Isometric drawings.Right-of-Way Plats, Lease Plats, Surveys, Topos, ALTAs, etc.
- Anderson Wahlen & Associates
  Nov 2015 - Aug 2016
  Civil Designer, LSIT
  Preparing Construction documents for shopping centers, ALTAs, Surveys, etc.
- Uintah Basin Technical College - UBTech
  Jul 2016 - Jun 2023
  Civil Drafting Technician Instructor
  Civil Drafting Technician Instructor - Lead Program Coordinator, Teaching AutoCad, Civil 3D, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Architecture and Revit. Managing program budget for supplies and equipment. Working with employers throughout the State of Utah to help students become successful in their future drafting/design careers. Working with OAC members to create, modify, and update curriculum to meet the students needs to be successful in the workplace.
- CRS Engineering & Surveying
  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
  Civil Designer
  Providing design and drafting support for site and utility projects.
- Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc.
  May 2023 - now
  Senior Civil Designer
Licenses & Certifications
- APNGA Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety & U.S. D.O.T. Hazmat
  APNGA
  Jun 2023
- Certified Professional Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
  Autodesk
  Jan 2018
- CSWPA-DT
  Dassault Systèmes
  Feb 2020
  View certificate
- CWSA
  Dassault Systèmes
  Feb 2020
  View certificate
- Civil Engineering and Architecture
  Project Lead The Way
  Jul 2016
- Land Surveyor In Training
  COMMERCE, UTAH DEPARTMENT OF
  Oct 2013
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Samuel Baker
  Published article about Civil Drafting CareerSidekick.com Jan 2024 Sam Baker is a Senior Civil Designer at Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc., whose journey in civil engineering spans over two decades. Starting as a drafter, he swiftly navigated through roles like CAD Manager, Assistant Engineer, and Civil Designer, gathering profound industry insights along the way. Sam's passion for teaching led him to instruct at Uintah Basin Technical College, earning prestigious accolades for his dedication. Follow Sam on LinkedIn.
- Awarded to Samuel Baker
  Employee of the Month UBTech Jan 2022 I received the Employee of the Month Award for UBTech Vernal Campus. Nominated by my colleagues and selected by the leadership. I really appreciate all of my colleagues and enjoy working with them. Thanks UBTech!
- Awarded to Samuel Baker
  Outstanding Teacher Award UBTech March 1, 2018 Outstanding Teacher Award for 2018
- Awarded to Samuel Baker
  President's Employee of the Year UBTech December 1, 2017 President's Outstanding Employee Award
- Awarded to Samuel Baker
  Employee of the Month UBTECH March 1, 2017
- Awarded to Samuel Baker
  Fundamentals of Surveying NCEES Oct 2013
- Awarded to Samuel Baker
  Eagle Scout -