Rick specializes in design and drafting of structural, civil, electrical and mechanical aspects of hydropower projects including powerhouse, penstock, turbines and generators, monorail and hoist structures, intake structures, plant control systems, and electrical systems. He also designs and drafts new fish and eel passage facilities including fish hoppers/ladders, access walkways, steel stairs, and mechanically actuated gates. Rick also prepares steel fabrication drawings and provides quality control of steel fabrication drawings.
Rick has an A.S in Drafting Technologies from Northern Maine Technical College and certifications in AutoCAD, Bentley Microstation and Descartes, Solidworks, and Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting skills in 3D Modeling and Customization.