Paul Wilhelm

Experience

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  Nelson - Bourdages, Inc. P.S.

  Apr 1985 - Mar 1987

  Structural and Civil Technician

  Prepared structural and civil drawings per engineers notes and sketches. Researched, installed and used the company’s first AutoCAD (Ver 1.4) system

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  Cornerstone Computing

  Mar 1987 - May 1994

  Owner/Contract Computer Consultant

  Provided Computer Aided Drafting and computer support to architects and engineers. Specified CAD hardware for desktops and servers. Certified file servers for Boeing as a CNE. Used AutoCAD to produce complex designs for industries as diverse aerospace, civil engineering and signage.

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  TRA Architecture Engineering Planning

  Mar 1987 - Apr 1990

  Computer Specialist

  Provided hardware, software and network support for (160±) users Provided support for VAX, DOS/WIN PC’s, MAC’s Developed AutoCAD standards manual and custom LISP routines. Drafted architectural, structural and civil construction drawings.

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  Volt Technical Resources

  Jul 1993 - Apr 1994

  Contract Computer Technician

  Redrafted AutoCAD drawings of electrical substations to Microstation format for Snohomish County PUD.

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  W&H Pacific

  Apr 1994 - Oct 1995

  IT Manager

  Responsible for equipment purchases, IT staff time sheet approval Key member in strategic planning of IT budget Installed, customized and supported AutoCAD for 65 users.Built and installed network servers Provided integral support for a four office WAN in three states Installed Optical Storage subsystem for WAN Provided hardware and application support for more than 210 users Converted the VAX based accounting system to PC based Netware to allow access from any PC

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  Otak

  Apr 1996 - Oct 1996

  Network Administrator

  Installed, customized and supported AutoCAD for surveyors, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects. Setup new server room and installed network. Provided complete configuration and support. Achieved and maintained complete compatibility with main office LAN (180± users, e-mail and AutoCAD file formats)

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  Applied Precision, Inc.

  Oct 1996 - May 2000

  IT Manager

  Managed staff of 3, including hiring plans, reviews, vacation, time sheet approval and disciplinary action. Created strategic IT systems plan and developed annual department budget. Designed and maintained Windows network for 120 users. Replace VAX based MRP system with Windows server platform. Integrated and consolidated multiple e-mail system into one Linux based platform. Supported AutoCAD software and hardware for 12 users.

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  SMOKEY POINT CONCRETE INC

  Sept 2002 - Apr 2004

  Concrete Mixer and Dump Truck driver

  Upkeep, drive and deliver concrete in 10 yard mixer. Drive dump truck/trailer and spread gravel. Operate Euclid rock truck in quarry. Earned Class A CDL license.

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  RELIABLE CONCRETE PUMPING INC

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2005

  Concrete Pump Operator

  Maintain, drive and operate concrete boom pumps. Enforce strict jobsite safety methods during pour.

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  Poggemeyer Design Group

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2008

  Civil Designer

  Civil CAD Manager with staff of 2. Checked quality of work, balanced workload and participated in reviews. Bid on, produced and managed a variety of Site Civil projects as Civil Designer. Utilized Autodesk Civil3D software as a tool to design and deliver construction documents. Customized Civil3D and AutoCAD menus and wrote custom LISP routines for automating shortplat surveys.Trained company staff and implemented Civil3D in company offices located in Washington, Ohio, California and Nevada.

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  ABKJ, Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2012

  CAD Manager

  Manage CAD staff of 3 locally and 6 in remote office. Responsible for workload balancing, vacation scheduling, training and performance reviews. Maintained CAD standards and software customization of AutoCAD, Civil3D and Revit Structure for ABKJ offices located in the US and India. Sr. Civil Designer for roadway and roundabouts, surface grading, water main, storm and sanitary sewer. Provided extensive construction administration for civil projects. Heavily utilized Civil3D'd modeling, clash detection and visualization capabilities. Used Lidar point data to build surfaces and imported/exported GIS road and pipe data. Show less

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  Autodesk

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2008

  Autodesk University Speaker

  Spoke to Civil industry professionals regarding the use of Autodesk Civil3D In a multiuser environment and project workflow best practices. Held at The Venetian Conference Center.

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  HDR

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2016

  Resources Group CAD/BIM Lead for Washington

  Work with colleagues and external clients to provide technical leadership on matters relating to CAD/CIM/BIM software and balancing project workflow. Use the latest CAD (AutoCAD), CIM (Civil3D, Infraworks 360) and BIM (Revit, Navisworks) software tools to design, optimize, obtain material quantities and produce construction documents for a wide variety of projects. Enthusiasm, creativity and advanced technical expertise in the software tools are combined with many years of design experience. Civil work includes the integration of GIS data in and out of the project, complex grading of surfaces, modeling of corridors and intersections, storm water conveyance, sanitary gravity pipe systems and quantity takeoffs. Structural work includes visualization, clash detection and creation of construction documents for steel and concrete structures. Show less

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  City of Everett, WA

  Apr 2016 - now

  Develop and supervise UAS (drone) program for Public Works Department. FAA certified. Perform routine infrastructure inspections, aerial surveys and assistance to disaster response efforts. Act as liaison to other City departments in emergency incidents. Provide Computer Aided Design technical leadership to technicians, engineers and consultants using Civil3D and Revit. Develop and maintain standards, manage pilots and technicians, balance workflow and skillsets and serve as liaison to GIS and IT.

  • UAS Program Manager, Public Works Dept.

    Jan 2019 - now

  • CAD Manager

    Apr 2016 - now