1. I am looking for a direct hire position with a well-established organization with a stable
environment that will lead to lasting employment in the engineering/design field. To
obtain a position that will enable the use of my strong electrical skills, field expertise,
and ability to work well with multiple disciplines.
Electrical Designer
Adecco Technical (Dow Corning, Global Construction Engineering), Midland , Michigan
03/2014 to Present
I am a lead designer for large capitol projects. I work with multiple discipline engineers to
design, layout and draft electrical installations. Designing and drafting of construction
documentation utilizing microstation V8I. Drafting wiring diagrams, location plans, motor
control schedules, panel schedules, variable frequency drives, design of electric heat tracing
systems and other related construction documents. Layout and design of grounding
systems, cable tray systems, lighting systems, conduit layouts etc. I do have limited
experience with smart plant instrumentation.
Instrument and Electrical Designer.
Kelly Engineering Services (Dow Chemical Engineering Solutions), Midland, MI
09/2011 to 03/2014
Instrumentation and electrical designer for large capitol projects. Design and drafting of
electrical installations utilizing microstation SE. Design and drafting of wiring diagrams,
location plans, motor control schedules, panel schedules, variable frequency drive wiring
diagrams. Design of electric heat tracing systems and controllers. Layout and design of
grounding systems, cable tray systems, lighting systems and power distribution. Instrument
design using smart plant instrumentation.
EXPERIENCE
Eric L. Bickham
3175 Carter Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989)708-2524
sigflyer@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have 3+ years of electrical design experience in heavy industrial/chemical pant settings.
Strong ability to read and understand electrical blueprints and wiring diagrams, one line
diagrams and P&ID diagrams. Good working knowledge of hazardous area classifications
and designs. I have experience with plc's and certian types of control cabinets. I have a
good working knowledge of the NEC and its interpretation. I am a Master Electrician with
10+ years of electrical field experience. That experience goes into my electrical designs
along with client engineering best practices. I have experience with both Microstation SE
and also V8I.
OBJECTIVE

2. Industrial Electrician (Dow Chemical)
Valley Electrical Contractors, Midland, MI
04/2011 to 09/2011
Industrial electrician: power distribution systems, layout and installation of ridgid conduit
systems, instrumentation, lighting systems including emergency systems, ups systems, plc
work and various troubleshooting duties.
Industrial Electrician/ Foreman
TIC Energy and Chemical(Formerly Gulf States Inc.), Midland, MI
11/2005 to 04/2011
Layout and installation of cable tray and conduit systems. Wiring motors including variable
frequency drives, motor starters, mcc sections, mod systems, instrumentation, wiring to plc
cabinets. Supervising a 30+ man crew of electricians and handling job walkthroughs,
estimates, material ordering, time recording and reporting, performance evaluations..etc...
Lead Carpenter/Foreman
Mid State Construction, Saginaw, MI
11/2002 to 11/2005
All phases of general construction. Remodeling, wiring,plumbing, roofing, additions,
garages, concrete etc...
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
Master Electrician, State of Michigan, MI
Journeyman Electrician, State of Michigan, MI
Certified Electrician, Associated Builders and Contractors , MI