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Olajide O.

Lead CAD Engineer | Civil, Structural & MEP Permit Plans

Need permit ready civil site plans, structural engineering details, MEP engineering layouts, or bankable PV yield models that pass municipal plan checks on the first review? I help developers, contractors, and property owners secure residential building permits, eliminating costly design revisions, spatial conflicts, and city approval delays through precision CAD drafting. As an Engineering Project Lead and Senior CAD Specialist, I deliver clear, precise, and permit compliant drawing packages. From initial site concept to final city submittal, I ensure every drawing package is precision-engineered in Autodesk AutoCAD, fully coordinated, and strictly compliant with local building codes. Core Capabilities - Civil Engineering & Site Planning: AutoCAD Civil 3D site plans, grading & earthwork, stormwater management (SWPPP/ESC), surface flow vectors, outfall mapping, site drainage design, utility routing, parcel subdivisions, and environmental buffer analysis. - Architectural Design & 3D Modeling: Custom residential design & remodeling, 2D floor plan design, CAD conversion, exterior elevations, 3D modeling, and photorealistic rendering for client presentations and city submittals. - Structural Engineering & Framing: Municipal permit sets, foundation plans, structural framing (deck layouts, wall bracing, load-bearing wall removals, post & beam), timber/steel shop drawings, and IRC/IBC code compliance. - MEP Engineering & Electrical Layout Design: HVAC ductwork & load calculations, plumbing waste/vent & supply layouts, electrical power/lighting plans, single-line diagrams (SLD), panel schedules, and NEC/IPC/UPC compliance. - Solar Design & Energy Simulation: Bankable PVsyst yield reports, 3D shading analysis, system loss diagrams, electrical single-line diagrams, and utility-scale or residential solar array layouts using PVcase and RatedPower. - Material Take Off & Construction Estimating: Digital quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu, itemized Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in Excel, and material measurements organized by CSI divisions. - Utility Detailing & Civil Infrastructure: Underground utility trenching cross-sections, pipe encasements, conduit runs, backfill compaction details, and pavement/asphalt restoration specs. Why Work With Us? - First Pass Permit Focus: Drawings formatted strictly to clear municipal reviewers with minimal or zero redlines. - Single Point of Accountability: I personally oversee project scoping, drafting quality control, and client communications to guarantee absolute precision. - Cross Disciplinary Coordination: Coordinated civil, structural, MEP, and solar designs eliminate field clashes between trades before construction starts. - Fast Turnaround: Responsive coordination keeps your project moving efficiently to hit tight permitting deadlines. Software Toolkit CAD & Engineering: Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit MEP, SolidWorks Estimation & Takeoffs: Bluebeam Revu Solar Modeling & Layout: PVsyst, PVcase, RatedPower 3D Design & Visuals: SketchUp, 3D Rendering & Visualization Tools Ready to streamline your engineering pipeline? Click "Invite to Job" or "Hire" on the top right, and let’s discuss your project goals today.

🇳🇬Abeokuta, Nigeria$15/hr100% JSS5.00 (2)Since Nov 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.8k

Last 6 months ÷ 2.7 months active (since Aug 2026)

World#26,653 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#430 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $4.7k

Total earnings
$4.8k
World#258,214 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#6,278 / 13.8k
Per project
$2.4k

$2.4k in the last 6 months

World#66,965 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,079 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
2
100% fixed0% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#5,057 / 13.8k
Projects in all
2
100% fixed0% hourly
World#328,886 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#12,112 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$4.8kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$4,750$4,800$4,850Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 6% in Floor Plan Design

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  8. #28Solar Energy357 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 8%