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Karsen Salonies

@karsensalonies

CAD Technician at COCHRAN ENGINEERING creating civil construction drawings from sketches, survey data, and engineer redlines.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a job in architectural, mechanical, or civil design where I can apply my CAD skills in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

At COCHRAN ENGINEERING, I create site plans, profiles, and cross-sections using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. I turn rough sketches, surveyor data, and engineer redlines into final construction drawings.

I also design grading, drainage, utilities, and road layouts, and update drawings when engineers or project managers request changes. I check drawings for accuracy and work with civil engineers, project managers, and field surveyors.

I studied Computer-Aided Drafting at SCCC, with coursework in architectural and MEP drafting with Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, and advanced SolidWorks. I’m seeking work in architectural, mechanical, or civil design where I can apply my CAD skills in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

CAD Technician

Current

Cochran Engineering

Mar 2026 - Present (8 months)

Read and interpret blueprints, create site plans, profiles, and cross-sections using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Design grading, drainage, utilities, and road layouts, and ensure drawings meet project guidelines.

Autocad Civil 3D Blueprint Reading Site design Grading Drainage Utilities Road Layouts Zoning Building Codes Project Documentation Quality Assurance

Senior Sales Associate & Key Holder

Office Max

Aug 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 1 month)

Assisted customers on the store floor, trained staff, led sales initiatives, and managed opening and closing procedures.

Customer Service Sales Corporate Trainer Store Operations Leadership

Team Member

Panera Bread

Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Led shift operations and trained new team members in customer service.

Customer Service Shift Management Training Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

St. Charles Community College

Associate of Applied Science, Computer-Aided Drafting

2022 - 2025

Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Computer-Aided Drafting, with coursework in architectural and MEP drafting using Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, and Advanced SolidWorks.