Daren Noakes is a highly experienced Senior Piping Designer/Manager/Lead/CAD Administrator with a diverse background. With a strong foundation in Facilities, General Arrangements (GA's), Piping, Mechanical, and HVAC disciplines, Daren has made significant contributions to the Oil and Gas, Power, Mining, Construction, Textile, and Water/Wastewater sectors. Proficient in a wide range of design and drafting software, including AutoCAD®, ReCap, CADWorx Suite, Isogen, Cloudworx, Skyline, Navisworks Manage, Adobe, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office applications, and third party add-ons to increase productivity and provide quality deliverables.

Daren's career journey began as a drafter for Telecom. Over time, he expanded his expertise to include water/wastewater systems, honing his AutoCAD skills in this specific domain. As a piping design manager at various engineering firms and with over two decades of experience, he has mentored and grown teams of drafters and designers to be highly qualified and dependable groups. He has positively impacted many within this field, showing a high-level of dedication and excellence.

Daren's educational background includes his original schooling in architecture, which provided a strong foundation for his design work. His creative and artistic approach to 3D modeling sets him apart, allowing him to put a unique stamp on his projects. Daren's exceptional contributions to the field of architecture were recognized with an award from the Colorado State Architecture for Design. His proficiency in a wide range of software and his dedication to various industries make him a valuable asset to any project or organization he is a part of.