Sam Chihun Kim
Burnaby
Summary
Highly skilled CAD professional with extensive experience in architectural and structural design, specializing in 2D/3D drafting and infrastructure projects. Expert in AutoCAD and Revit, with a proven ability to deliver precise shop drawings, resolve design conflicts, and optimize workflows. Committed to supporting BIM Engineers and ensuring project success through effective collaboration, technical excellence, and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural CAD Technician
CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
02.2024 - Current
- Produced detailed structural drawings for buildings including malls, schools, and industrial structures using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Collaborated with the Project Structural Engineer of Record through all project phases to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed a custom AutoCAD template library, reducing drafting setup time and ensuring project consistency.
- Led the transition to digital documentation for project records, increasing accessibility and reducing paper usage.
- Standardized drafting practices across the team, introducing best practices that reduced errors and improved overall efficiency.
- The firm is in seismic assessment and remediation design processes.
- Trained junior staff in AutoCAD and Revit fundamentals, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Conducted peer reviews of technical drawings, identifying and resolving design conflicts early in the project lifecycle.
Structural Designer
P&B Engineering Ltd.
West Vancouver, BC, Canada
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Produced comprehensive structural design drawings for residential and commercial buildings using AutoCAD, adhering to tight project deadlines without compromising quality.
- Designed structural models and shop drawings for a variety of building types, including tilt-up warehouses, seismic retrofits, and steel-framed commercial facilities.
- Conducted on-site structural inspections and prepared detailed reports for stakeholders to address design challenges in real-time, resulting in faster issue resolution.
- Reviewed multidisciplinary project documents to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
Intern Structural Technologist
P&B Engineering Ltd.
West Vancouver, BC, Canada
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with creating structural design drawings and tilt-up building layouts using AutoCAD.
- Reviewed architectural plans and collaborated on structural concepts.
Barber / Hair Stylist
Ace High Barbershop / Wonho Hair Salon / Blue Hair Design / Suki's
Vancouver, BC, Canada
01.2013 - 08.2018
Refrigeration R&D Technician / Project Coordinator
LG Electronics
Changwon, Korea
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Designed and developed inner components of the refrigeration system.
- Assisted the complete design and project management of smaller projects under the guidance of the Mechanical Design Manager and/or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
- Responsible for cost estimation, prototyping, product assurance, project management, risk management, and communication with sales and marketing.
- Familiarized with refrigeration cycle, theory application, performance analysis, frost prevention technology, dew reduction, cold air and fluid flow control, power supply improvement, defrost system development, cycle efficiency improvement, and project lifecycle.
- Assisted senior designers' work including 3d modeling.
- Made engineering samples and suggestions for new patents.
Soldier
Republic of Korea Army
Jochiwon, Korea
06.2002 - 07.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction System Engineering
Soongsil Cyber University
Seoul, Korea08-2025
Diploma - Architectural and Building Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, British Columbia01-2019
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yonam Institute of Digital Technology
Jinju, Korea01-2007
Skills
- Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Vectorworks, Autodesk Inventor, Bluebeam, SketchUp
- Drafting & Design: Architectural and structural drafting, 2D/3D modeling, shop drawings, and BIM workflows
- Technical Efficiency: CAD template creation, AutoCAD customization, design issue resolution, and workflow optimization
- Project Management: Multidisciplinary collaboration, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
- Communication: Technical reporting, stakeholder coordination, and mentorship
Certification
- Certificate in Hair Design, Vancouver Community College, 2011
- EMT Paramedic Certificate, Young Jin College, 2009
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Structural CAD Technician
CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Structural Designer
P&B Engineering Ltd.
05.2020 - 01.2024
Intern Structural Technologist
P&B Engineering Ltd.
06.2019 - 08.2019
Barber / Hair Stylist
Ace High Barbershop / Wonho Hair Salon / Blue Hair Design / Suki's
01.2013 - 08.2018
Refrigeration R&D Technician / Project Coordinator
LG Electronics
01.2007 - 01.2009
Soldier
Republic of Korea Army
06.2002 - 07.2004
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yonam Institute of Digital Technology
Diploma - Architectural and Building Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Construction System Engineering
Soongsil Cyber University