Richard Cadestin
Senior CAD Designer
Montclair, NJ
[email protected]732-540-0646
Coming from a hard-working family, I am always up to learn something new and learn an acquired skill
to get the job done correctly and the first time. I am
seeking a CAD Designer position with a company that offers professional growth and future career
advancement with opportunities. Also having a great skill set of self-taught ability to draw in 2D & 3D
using the latest AutoCAD and MicroStation and the hands-on experience with circuitry, electronics, and
VHDL system design. Solving the technical issues in the future to come will be the most enjoyment out
of life.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Senior CAD Designer
Keller Inc - Rockaway, NJ
July 2020 to January 2021
AutoCAD 2020
Balancing multiple projects and workload
Design construction layout using boring logs, documents,building profiles, underground observations,
field data
Review drawings with chief of engineering and allocate work
3D and 2D concept/shop drawings 11x17, 34x22
Prepare power point presentation of drawings for client viewing
Take field measurements of drill shaft locations and design base drawing, revised on CAD
Travel to job sites and field survey column and shaft locations
Excel spreadsheets of column spacing, length, x y coordinates, installation degree
PDF organization of boring logs and other related drawing information
Coordinate with team members on projects
Lead Electrical CAD Designer
WSP USA - Newark, NJ
October 2018 to December 2020
Texas High Speed Rail (TxHSR), [2019-Present]
▪ Lead CAD designer for creation of profile work and elevation. Report drawings and renditions to
Engineer on record.
NJ Transit County Yard Project, [2017-Present]
▪ Lead CADD support for the Traction Power, Signal, and Signal Structures Groups. Creating cantilever
structures, signal track and layout sheet files, single-line diagrams and organizing all three groups index
files and drawing files as well. Also, learning the basis of Signal Engineering design and simulation.
o Canarsie Tunnel Rehabilitation [2018-Present]
▪ Coordinating with Lead Engineer of Traction Power Group on details that need to be illustrated
throughout the project for the electrical aspect of the tunnel. Creating sections, variety of options,
layouts, organizing cable chart, and drawings detailing different areas of the tunnel.
o Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Extension, [2017-Present]
▪ Lead CADD support for the Traction Power group. Organizing and maintaining sheet files and creating
sheet files to illustrate specific sections of the project.
Lead Architectural Designer
Lee Harris Pomeroy Architects - New York, NY
January 2018 to September 2018
21603.03 NYCT ESI Station Package 3 (72nd, 86th, 110th, & 163rd street stations)
◦ MTA NYC Transit Track Safety Certification Acquired (February 8th, 2018)
◦ Very proficient in MicroStation and AutoCAD which were primarily used for this project
◦ Create Elevation and Plan drawings for 163rd Street and assist with creation and development of other
stations
◦ Development of typical details for all above stations
◦ Working knowledge of NYCT, NYCDOT, and MTA
◦ Understating client needs and executing drawings based off comments and presentations
◦ Prepare presentation plan layout drawings
◦ Modify existing and received drawings for each specific station
◦ Review plans, elevations with Architect and make changes based on comments
- Create construction documents 11x 17 and also full size drawings of 34x22
Micro Station Draftsman
Scherer Design Group, LLC - Hampton, NJ
May 2017 to January 2018
Gather with team on a daily basis to discuss project plans for various sites
◦ Design project plans to field measurer and project managers discretion
◦ Project plans and drawings are designed using the program Micro Station v8i by Bentley
◦ Very Proficient in Micro Station v8i by Bentley
◦ Duties consist of working on different project plans for various carriers such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile
◦ Review Construction Documents
◦ Review Lease Exhibits
◦ Design Rooftop Drawings using Google Earth Pro
◦ Search for property dimension using Oasis and NJ Tax Maps
◦ Final review for all work completed with Project Engineer and Project Manager for each complete set
of plans
AutoCAD Draftsman
Fairway Architectural Railing Solutions - Trenton, NJ
July 2016 to May 2017
Receive set drawings from field measurers and Supervisor
◦ Ability to comprehend and execute drawings on FABCAD
◦ Abide by IRC and IBC Railing Code when constructing drawings
◦ Submit Bill of Materials for designated rail(s)
◦ Assist Co-workers who desire assistance
◦ Review notes, field measurers comments
◦ Review with Supervisor
◦ Order decorative parts with logistics.
◦ Send for approval
Satellite Installer Technician
DirecTV - Somerville, NJ
July 2015 to June 2016
Assemble DirecTV products on specified building surface
◦ Tune Satellite dish to South West location of 230 degrees with a 36 degree of elevation with proper
clearance of 10 degrees on both sides
◦ Interact with the customer at dwelling and provide correct information for install
◦ Professionalism at all times and politeness
◦ Gather proper paper assignment for each work orders
◦ Complete work orders on time
◦ Answer all questions
Quality Control Technician/Salvage Technician Repair
Fujifilm - Edison, NJ
September 2014 to May 2015
Inspect company production line for any misplaced mechanical parts, damaged, and/or labels.
◦ Reclaiming electronics from working to non-working, while completing co-op assignments at a priority
basis.
* Fixed Minor Repairs
* Paying close attention to detail
* Test merchandise, packaging
* Reloading HD Software on CPUs
* Fixing Walmart VNX 2.0 screens
Education
Bachelor's in Electrical engineering
Essex County College - Newark, NJ
January 2020 to Present
Bachelor's in Electrical engineering
Union County College - Elizabeth, NJ
September 2014 to May 2015
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (2-1/2 Years completed)
University of Hartford - West Hartford, CT
August 2012 to May 2014
High School Diploma
Rahway High School - Rahway, NJ
September 2008 to June 2012
Skills
• AUTOCAD (6 years)
• BLUEPRINTS (2 years)
• BUILDING MATERIALS (2 years)
• C++ (1 year)
• CIRCUITRY (Less than 1 year)
• MicroStation (4 years)
• Architecture (3 years)
• Drafting (6 years)
• Telecom (2 years)
• Revit (1 year)
• Auto CAD
• Surveying
• CAD
• Project Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Interior Design
• SolidWorks
• MATLAB
• Project Coordination
• Mechanical Knowledge
Certifications and Licenses
MTA NYC Transit Track Safety Certification
February 2018 to Present
Additional Information
Technical Abilities
[PC Software: MicroStation, AutoCAD, FABCAD, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C++, Quartus II (VHDL Design),
Pspice, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VirtualBox, VM Workstation, Daemon Tools, ISOs]
[Hands On: 2D CAD, Soldering, Dissembling, repairing, modifying electronics, DC/AC Fundamentals,
creating analyzing, modifying circuitry, PCB Testing]
CAD
➢ Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical and structural design procedures
➢ Very Proficient with AutoCAD Software since 2012 to present
➢ Very Proficient with MicroStation v8i by Bentley
➢ Vivid understanding of geometric dimensioning, tolerance, scaling
➢ Advanced skills to create and manipulate plan and elevation drawings
➢ Great ability to envision objects and to develop them to create schematics, blueprints
➢ Knowledge of residential structures
➢ Solid mathematical skills, engineering practices, and building materials
➢ Hands on experience in producing 3D drawings
➢ Interior Design Fundamentals established as a plus
➢ Excellent ability to conceptualize interior detailing including lighting, color, materials, finish
selections, architectural elements
➢ Solid knowledge about the construction process
➢ Residential Design
➢ Rendering & Architectural Illustration
➢ Time Management and Space Planning
