DARREN J. OLSON
CAD Draftsman (BIM MEP)
DARREN J. OLSON
CAD Draftsman (BIM MEP)
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DARREN J. OLSON
Professional Experience
Kraft Mechanical LLC | April 2025 – Present
CAD Draftsman (BIM MEP)
NAC | Vadnais Heights, MN
CAD Drafting & Fabrication Manager
October 2016 – April 2025
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Managed drafting and fabrication operations for mechanical systems
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Oversaw production of BIM models for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
Nasseff Mechanical Contractors | St. Paul, MN
Draftsman (BIM MEP)
October 2012 – October 2016
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Produced field coordination and installation drawings
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Supported project teams with 3D modeling and BIM integration
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors | Eden Prairie, MN
Draftsman (BIM MEP)
February 2012 – October 2012
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Created field measurements and installation drawings for mechanical systems
Corval Group | St. Paul, MN
Draftsman (BIM MEP)
2000 – 2012
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Developed installation drawings for sheet metal, plumbing, and piping
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Supported project execution through precise and code-compliant drafting
Kumar Mechanical Inc. | New Brighton, MN
General Foreman / Sheet Metal Operations
1995 – 2000
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Managed day-to-day operations of the sheet metal shop
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Programmed cutting tables and ensured fabrication adhered to specifications and SMACNA standards
Major Drafting Projects
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Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport – Concourses A, B & C
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Hassan Elementary School – Rogers, MN
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Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant – Empire Township, MN
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Mother Baby Center at Mercy Hospital – Coon Rapids, MN
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Dorothy Day Residence – St. Paul, MN
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Shakopee High School – Shakopee, MN
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McKenzie County Hospital and Long-Term Care Expansion – Watford City, ND
Certifications & Training
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Certified Warm Air HVAC Installer – City of Minneapolis & City of St. Paul
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Quick-Pen Sheet Metal CAD Training – Denver, CO
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AutoCAD Update Training – Imaginit Technologies
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Load Calculations & Design – Sheet Metal Local 10 Training Center
Interests
Enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends at the cabin.
Professional Experience
Kraft Mechanical LLC | April 2025 – Present
CAD Draftsman (BIM MEP)
NAC | Vadnais Heights, MN
CAD Drafting & Fabrication Manager
October 2016 – April 2025
-
Managed drafting and fabrication operations for mechanical systems
-
Oversaw production of BIM models for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
Nasseff Mechanical Contractors | St. Paul, MN
Draftsman (BIM MEP)
October 2012 – October 2016
-
Produced field coordination and installation drawings
-
Supported project teams with 3D modeling and BIM integration
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors | Eden Prairie, MN
Draftsman (BIM MEP)
February 2012 – October 2012
-
Created field measurements and installation drawings for mechanical systems
Corval Group | St. Paul, MN
Draftsman (BIM MEP)
2000 – 2012
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Developed installation drawings for sheet metal, plumbing, and piping
-
Supported project execution through precise and code-compliant drafting
Kumar Mechanical Inc. | New Brighton, MN
General Foreman / Sheet Metal Operations
1995 – 2000
-
Managed day-to-day operations of the sheet metal shop
-
Programmed cutting tables and ensured fabrication adhered to specifications and SMACNA standards
Major Drafting Projects
-
Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport – Concourses A, B & C
-
Hassan Elementary School – Rogers, MN
-
Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant – Empire Township, MN
-
Mother Baby Center at Mercy Hospital – Coon Rapids, MN
-
Dorothy Day Residence – St. Paul, MN
-
Shakopee High School – Shakopee, MN
-
McKenzie County Hospital and Long-Term Care Expansion – Watford City, ND
Certifications & Training
-
Certified Warm Air HVAC Installer – City of Minneapolis & City of St. Paul
-
Quick-Pen Sheet Metal CAD Training – Denver, CO
-
AutoCAD Update Training – Imaginit Technologies
-
Load Calculations & Design – Sheet Metal Local 10 Training Center
Interests
Enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends at the cabin.