Joshua S. Lester
4323 41st St. Grandville MI, 49418 Phone: (616) 813-0227 Email:
Objective
Pursuing a career where integration of engineering and communication skills are essential as part of a team and the organization.
Profile
Experience in electrical design / build for commercial and industrial applications. Background experience includes process piping design draftsman. Currently work for an electrical contractor in the design/build field. Daily tasks also include working as an estimator for Division 16 construction projects and field support.
Education
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI
§ Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical/Computer emphasis)
§ Expected graduation May 2005
Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI
§ Undergraduate Studies, 1996-1998
Kent Career Technical Center Grand Rapids, MI
§ Proficiency Certificate in Engineering/Drafting, 1996
Programs/Skills
§ AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (including Project), Mathcad, Accubid, MATLAB, SPARC Architecture, Altera, Pspice, Dreamweaver, EES (Engineering Equation Solver)
Experience
2001-Present Van Haren Electric Inc. Byron Center, MI
CAD Draftsman / Engineering design assistant / Estimator
§ Worked with a team of engineers to produce power and lighting plans for an 187,000sq.ft manufacturing and distribution facility. Also assisted in installation and construction management including coordination of process control wiring from start to finish.
§ Drafted numerous electrical plans for distribution and manufacturing plants, churches and commercial buildings.
§ Estimated for construction of numerous projects ranging from park pavilions to multi-million dollar complexes.
§ 1000 hours in-field construction training
§ Completed ASPE Level I certification in construction estimating
1995-2001 Industrial Engineering and Technologies, LLC Grand Rapids, MI
Senior Draftsman
§ Provided ongoing site surveys of piping systems for engineering and energy analysis of automated core mold lines and lost foam casting.
§ Produced construction plans for renovation to the Kent County International Airport.
§ Involved with sub-contract work interacting with multi-million dollar companies.
Affiliations: Student Member of IEEE, Student Member of SAE
Interests: Golf, hunting, skiing and family
References: Paulo Ribeiro, Professor of Electrical Engineering – Calvin College (616) 526-6407
Randy Brouwer, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering - Calvin College
(616) 526-7078