1. Donald Ray Mitchell
C: (504) 666-0108 dmitchell@gvaengineering.com 35 Horace E. Mitchell Rd
H: (601) 215-0391 Picayune, MS 39466
November 16, 2014
To whom it may concern,
I was recently approached about a job opportunity at your company, and I am confident that my skills and
passion for engineering design are a perfect match for this position. I have over 20 years of experience
performing construction administration as an independent mechanical design engineer and through
managing a qualified design team.
I would bring to your company a broad range of experience in engineer design, including:
 Plumbing design and equipment schedules for new and existing HVAC
 Fire protection
 Energy calculations and analysis
 Mechanical system modifications
 Contract documents
 Studies
The projects that I design and control are provided with no or minimal change orders from mechanical
contractors, owners and operators, reducing the need for rework and controlling costs. My designs are complete
and adjustable operating building HVAC heating and cooling solutions that are cost effective and fully
automated by BAS/EMCS with minimum and maximum changeable set points.
I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss this position with you. I have enclosed my resume and am
happy to provide a list of current and completed projects at your request. If you have any questions or would
like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone at 504-666-0108 or by e-mail at
drmitchell@gvaengineering.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Donald Ray Mitchell

2. Donald Ray Mitchell
C: (504) 666-0108 dmitchell@gvaengineering.com 35 Horace E. Mitchell Rd
H: (601) 215-0391 Picayune, MS 39466
SKILLS
HVAC
Design and Engineer Plumbing and Fire Protection utilizing CAD
Management of CAD Designs and Blueprints
Construction Administration including Visit Reports, Close Out Documentation, and Pay Request Approval
Field Surveying Existing Conditions to Create a Cost-effective Renovation Package
MEP Space Planning for New and Existing Construction Projects
Directing and Implementing the Architectural Floor Plan Development Changes
Schematic Design and Design Development
Permit, Final checking, and Specifications for Final Bid Documents
Construction Documentation for Private, State, and Public Bids
PROGRAMS AND SOFTWARE
CAD: AutoCAD (R-12 - 2014), Revit and Revit Mechanical (2012 – 2014), Intergraph, MicroStation, and Catia 3-D
Plant Modeling
Load Programs: Carrier Block Load (3.5 - 4.16), Carrier HAP Energy Analysis, and Trace 700
Processing and Spreadsheet: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Word Perfect
OTHER RELATED KNOWLEDGE
Required HVAC Calculations
NFPA Requirements (1996 Versions Through 2012 IBC, 2012 IMC, and 2012 INGC)
Latest AIA Guidelines for Hospitals
NFPA 13 Certified for Sprinkler Systems Design and Acting on Behalf of the Professional Record
Ashrae 2010 and Earlier IAQ 62.1 Requirements
IAQ 62.1 Spreadsheet Calculations

3. Donald Ray Mitchell
C: (504) 666-0108 dmitchell@gvaengineering.com 35 Horace E. Mitchell Rd
H: (601) 215-0391 Picayune, MS 39466
EDUCATION
Associates of Science in Industrial Design and Drafting 1988 - 1990
Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Niceville, FL
Focus on renovation to new and existing structures, remodeling, and code upgrading
 Received the "Outstanding Printed Circuit Board Student of the Year" award
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Mechanical CAD Designer, Engineer Assistant, and Senior CAD Coordinator Nov. 2001 - Present
GVA Engineers L.L.C., Metairie, LA
Responsibilities: HVAC, plumbing and fire protection CAD design, calculations, design engineering, creating
construction document, discipline coordinator and final checker, construction administrator (including visit
reports, close out documentation, and pay request approval), and field surveying existing conditions for a cost-effective
renovation package
Related Projects:
 Jefferson Parish 911
 West Jefferson Medical Center (multiple projects)
 OR AHU2-2 and Endoscopy, Oschner Medical Center (multiple projects)
 Louisiana Heart Hospital (several tenant spaces)
 VA Hospital (several existing floors and built up air handling units)
 LSUHSC (Medical Education, Clinical Science Research, Allied School of Nursing, Residents Hall, Dental
School and out buildings)
o (4) pipe heating and cooling central systems, (2) pipe cooling plant and electric heat, design
HVAC air distribution systems for sound sensitive spaces, clean room HVAC design for clean
sensitive areas, design DX A/C (VRV) refrigerant and AC ceiling cassettes with energy recovery
(heating or cooling, simultaneous heating and cooling with zone free reheating), DX spilt air
systems cooling with electric heat and cooling and heating heat pumps, 500 to 100,000 CFM
VAV Multi Zone AHUs with VAV box terminal units, Single Zone VAV units, RTU’s, 100%
packaged outdoor air units, 100% dedicated outdoor air handling unit equipped with energy
recovery, and any type that suit the application
Senior Mechanical CAD Designer June 1998 – Aug. 2001
Perrin & Carter Inc., Engineers, Architects and Planners, Metairie, LA

4. Donald Ray Mitchell
C: (504) 666-0108 dmitchell@gvaengineering.com 35 Horace E. Mitchell Rd
H: (601) 215-0391 Picayune, MS 39466
Responsibilities and Projects: Mechanical design for commercial facilities including hospitals, hotels, casinos,
restaurants, mausoleums and gas stations with full kitchen, HVAC, fire protection, sanitary, storm, utility piping
including exterior car washes with recycled waste water systems and use of standard building code, NFPA, and
AIA Guidelines for hospitals
Senior Mechanical CAD Designer Dec. 1997 - May 1998
Apex Engineering Company, Industrial Engineers and Designers, Madison Heights, MI
Responsibilities and Projects: Mechanical design for commercial and industrial facilities including VAC systems,
fire protection, sanitary, storm, utility piping structural drawing, VAC coil replacement, field surveying existing
conditions, HVAC balancing, bid, addendum, clarification, permits, and bulletins utilizing AutoCAD R-12, R-13, R-
14, MicroStation 95 NT version, and Catia CC plant
Senior Mechanical CAD Designer Jan. - Dec. 1997
BEI Associates Inc. Architects & Engineers, Detroit, MI
Responsibilities and Projects: Mechanical design and coordination work between other disciplines for
commercial and industrial facilities including Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly Plant, bid, addendum,
clarification, permits, and bulletins
Systems Designed: HVAC, fire protection, sanitary, storm, utility piping, gas piping, dual -temp piping, steam
piping, etc. utilizing MicroStation 95 NT version
Senior Mechanical CAD Designer Oct. 1994 – Jan. 1997
Gtech Service, Dearborn MI
Responsibilities: Developed design documents for the big 3 mechanical design and structural design (my
strongest disciplines), Job Captain, trained other employees, and CAD Coordinator
Projects: Contract work included the two assignments listed below
 Tucker, Young, Jackson, Tull Inc., Detroit, MI: Senior CAD under the direction of Lauri Loechli (Computer
Systems Manger, see attached letter of recommendation), AutoCAD/MicroStation
 Ghafari Associates Inc. Architect & Engineers, Sterling Heights, MI, Senior Mechanical CAD Design under
the direction of Robert K. Burgess (General Manager), Intergraph 5.1 and AutoCAD R12/R13
OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES
CAD Illustrator, "Computer Aided Drafting with AutoCAD", Merrill Publishing Co., Dr. David Goetsch & Raymond