Wesley Johnson
Candidate Information
Email: wesj99@gmail.com
Phone: 704-222-4597
Salary Expectation: $75K-100K
Skills: Substation Design: Designed and drafted 69kV substation upgrades, including physical layouts for breaker replacements and electrical drafting. 3D Modeling for Substations: Expertise in 3D modeling of substation parts and layouts using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 3D Plant, and Microstation ME. Substation Control Houses: Redesigned substation control houses, including creating drawings and bill of materials. Substation Construction Drawings: Maintained construction drawings for transmission substations and nuclear switchyards using AutoCAD and Microstation. Substation Design Solution Tool (SDS): Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SDS, collaborating with Autodesk developers during development and testing. Total Substation Experience: 14+ years. Other Experience: 3D Modeling for EV Battery Plants: 3D modeling of conduit drops for EV battery plants using Autodesk Plant and Navis Works. CAD/Design/IT: Over 10 years of experience in CAD, design, and IT, including drafting for hospitals, schools, and commercial buildings. Training Software Development: Used Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate to convert PowerPoint presentations into computer-based training (CBT) modules. Distribution Standards Maintenance: Maintained distribution standards manuals and supported department logistics, invoicing, and procurement. Plumbing Design: Focused on healthcare and school projects as a lead CAD operator and plumbing designer. Total Other Experience: 10+ years. Summary: Substation Experience: 14+ years. Other Experience: 10+ years. Total Experience: 24+ years.
Current Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Willing to Relocate?: YES
Relevant Experience: 24
Work Authorization: US
Highlights: Highlights:
14+ Years of Substation Expertise:
Extensive experience in substation design, including 69kV upgrades, breaker replacements, and electrical drafting.
Proficient in 3D modeling of substation parts and layouts using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 3D Plant, and Microstation ME.
Redesigned substation control houses, creating detailed drawings and bill of materials.
Maintained construction drawings for transmission substations and nuclear switchyards.
Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Substation Design Solution Tool (SDS), collaborating with Autodesk developers.
Proficiency in CAD and Design Tools:
Expert in AutoCAD, Microstation, SolidWorks, Creo, and Navis Works.
Skilled in 3D modeling for both substations and EV battery plants.
Training and Software Development:
Developed computer-based training (CBT) modules using Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
Created training videos using GoPro and converted PowerPoint presentations into interactive training materials.
Leadership and Initiative:
Took a leading role in establishing a CAD department for mobile satellite systems and ground infrastructure projects.
Initiated and led the redesign of substation control houses, improving efficiency and documentation.
Diverse Industry Experience:
Worked on projects across healthcare, schools, commercial buildings, and EV battery plants.
Gained 10+ years of experience in CAD/Design/IT, including plumbing design and distribution standards maintenance.
Certifications and Education:
Holds a CAD Certification from Central Piedmont Community College.
Strong References:
Recognized by senior professionals at Duke Energy, including the Director of Transmission and Director of System Standards.
Key Skills:
Substation Design: 69kV upgrades, breaker replacements, control house redesign.
3D Modeling: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 3D Plant, Microstation ME, Navis Works.
CAD Tools: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Microstation.
Training Development: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, GoPro.
Project Management: Logistics, invoicing, procurement, and standards maintenance.
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