I am a seasoned design professional with extensive experience across mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and piping design. I specialize in 3D modeling and drafting using AutoCAD, CadWorkx, and SolidWorks, delivering efficient, detail-oriented designs that meet ASTM/ASHRAE/ANSI/API specifications. Over the years I have led projects in subsea, telecom, and data-center environments, balancing client needs with practical fabrication and installation considerations. I thrive in contract or freelance settings, collaborating with teams to produce accurate drawings, BOMs, wiring schematics, and foundation layouts while maintaining quality and schedules.

Rick Pacheco

I am a seasoned design professional with extensive experience across mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and piping design. I specialize in 3D modeling and drafting using AutoCAD, CadWorkx, and SolidWorks, delivering efficient, detail-oriented designs that meet ASTM/ASHRAE/ANSI/API specifications. Over the years I have led projects in subsea, telecom, and data-center environments, balancing client needs with practical fabrication and installation considerations. I thrive in contract or freelance settings, collaborating with teams to produce accurate drawings, BOMs, wiring schematics, and foundation layouts while maintaining quality and schedules.

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I am a seasoned design professional with extensive experience across mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and piping design. I specialize in 3D modeling and drafting using AutoCAD, CadWorkx, and SolidWorks, delivering efficient, detail-oriented designs that meet ASTM/ASHRAE/ANSI/API specifications.

Over the years I have led projects in subsea, telecom, and data-center environments, balancing client needs with practical fabrication and installation considerations. I thrive in contract or freelance settings, collaborating with teams to produce accurate drawings, BOMs, wiring schematics, and foundation layouts while maintaining quality and schedules.

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Work Experience

Designer/Drafter at AMAYA CREATIVE DESIGNS
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
SolidWorks and AutoCAD/CadWorkx Subsea Installation Drawings, Mechanical, Industrial, Architecture, E/I Designs, P&IDs, Sheet Metal Design, Wiring Schematics, Structural Detailing (Material takeoffs), Framing and Foundation Design (KB Homes). Firestorm Lab Designing UAS (Drones) DOD, and Electrical Designs. Downhole tools - Rotary Drill Bits, Packers, and Reamers.
Design/Drafter at ATWORK
April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
SolidWorks and AutoCAD/CadWorkx Provided HVAC Sheetmetal and Assembly drawings. Design Detailed Assemblies with BOMs, and Electrical Designs.
Project Manager/Designer at ARIA SERVICES
December 1, 2018 - March 1, 2024
AutoCAD Provided complete Telecommunication Construction and Equipment Layout Drawings with Electrical Designs. Design Small Cell, Macro, Antennas, Foundation Reports, equipment layout, wiring schematics, and Rooftop designs with tray layouts for antenna skids. Provided site walks for power/fiber coordination and foundation mappings.
Designer/Drafter at AMAYA CREATIVE DESIGNS
November 1, 2015 - September 1, 2018
SolidWorks and AutoCAD/CadWorkx Subsea Installation Drawings, Mechanical, Industrial, Architecture, E/I Designs, P&IDs, Sheet Metal Design, Wiring Schematics, Structural Detailing (Material takeoffs), Framing and Foundation Design (KB Homes). Electrical Design on Data Centers.
Sr. Design Lead/Manager at OCEANEERING
November 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
SolidWorks Pipeline Connection Repair Systems (PCRS) Assembly drawings with GD&T.
Mechanical Designer at SAIPEM AMERICA
March 1, 2008 - November 1, 2013
AutoCAD/CadWorkx Subsea Metropolis (Umbilicals, UTA’s & Jumpers), ROV, Wiring Schematics, and LARS frame weldments.
Designer/Drafter at LEWCO
November 1, 2003 - March 1, 2008
AutoCAD Involved in detailing numerous projects on Top Drives, Drawworks, Mud Pumps, Rotary Tables, and Swivels.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business at University of Phoenix - Houston, TX
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Solidworks Essentials & Weldment Certificate
December 1, 2008 - April 29, 2026
Solidworks Essentials & Weldment Certificate
December 1, 2013 - April 29, 2026
Advanced AutoCAD Certificate
January 1, 1991 - April 29, 2026
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Certificate
December 1, 2013 - April 29, 2026
Leading High-performance Teams (LHPT) Certificate
July 1, 2014 - April 29, 2026
Project Management (Undergrad) Certificate
May 1, 2019 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment