JACOB R. LAFOON
CIVIL DESIGNER
E: jacob.lafoon@smithgardnerinc.com
Mr. Lafoon is a skilled civil designer with a solid foundation in engineering principles, drafting, and modeling for industrial, commercial, and residential facility projects. He applies strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to produce accurate designs and support successful project execution.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CAD)
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Project Leadership
Technical Drawing and Writing
BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Lafoon has extensive experience producing construction drawings and technical documentation for complex industrial, civil, and telecommunications projects. He has led the full project lifecycle—from initial design concepts through final permit approval—ensuring code compliance, structural accuracy, and alignment with customer and regulatory requirements. His background includes transforming architectural, engineering, and site development sketches into precise AutoCAD construction drawings, as well as developing design specifications, calculations, and detailed layouts with a meticulous, standards‑driven approach.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
B.S. Civil Engineering, 2010 North Carolina State University, NC
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Smith Gardner, Inc.
2026 – Present
Telamon
2024 – 2026
Delta Oaks Group
2021 – 2024
CLS Group
2017 – 2021
The Shaw Group/CB&I/ Westinghouse
2012 -2017