Dan Drummond, PLS

:: Vice President / Survey Manager

With 40 years of experience in surveying, Dan is a beacon of knowledge and guidance within the industry. As Vice President and Survey Manager, Dan plays a pivotal role in nurturing our team members and steering our clients towards efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

At the helm of the survey department, Dan orchestrates a diverse array of projects ranging from expansive wind and solar farms to intricate residential and commercial developments. His multifaceted responsibilities include contract negotiation, boundary resolution, map preparation, and meticulous supervision of construction staking. Dan’s proficiency extends beyond traditional surveying; his keen insights into construction practices enrich our engineering endeavors, fostering comprehensive project management solutions.

Dan utilizes both plane and geodetic surveying techniques, underscored by an understanding of surveying equipment, infrastructure mapping, and cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, his adeptness in communication, leadership, and safety protocols ensures seamless project execution from inception to completion.

Dan embraces an active lifestyle with zeal. Beyond his professional mastery, he has many interests including, skiing, competing in a soccer league with friends, perfecting his swing on the golf course, or sweating it out at the gym each morning. He enjoys time spent with his wife, whether embarking on home improvement ventures, or visiting with loved ones out of state.

Everyone wants Dan on their team. He epitomizes the ideal colleague and confidant—a seasoned professional with a heart of gold, enriching both our workplace and personal endeavors with his warmth, humor, and unwavering dedication.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Licensed Land Surveyor | California License 6333 |
Nevada License 9608 | Arizona License 65983

Education:

B.S. Surveying, 1985 | Oregon Institute Of Technology

Dan Drummond, PLS

:: Vice President / Survey Manager

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Licensed Land Surveyor | California License 6333 |
Nevada License 9608 | Arizona License 65983

Education:

B.S. Surveying, 1985 | Oregon Institute Of Technology

dk Engineering gives me the best possible environment to perform my work. I am given all the tools, all the software and all the support I need at all levels. Management understands that a good workplace environment is very important in creating a high-quality work product. I receive good decision-making support from senior management. Work-loads and production expectations are realistic. All the staff support each other without friction. If anything is needed to make the work more efficient and productive, it is provided to the staff.

Ben McVeigh, PE, LS

Senior Engineer

Working at dk feels like having a second family. I joined dk 17 years ago, and many of my colleagues have been here as long or longer. It’s truly a supportive and nurturing environment personally and professionally. The company works hard to hire the best team, and not only makes sure everyone excels in their careers, but that they are high quality people. That is why all of our company-sponsored events are so much fun--like getting together for birthday celebrations, baseball games, pinball arcades and the annual holiday party. Since the time I started at dk, I’ve always taken the positive work experiences home with me; 17 years later that feeling hasn’t changed.

Monica Schmuck

Controller

At dk we have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, which keeps my job interesting. On any day, I work on a subdivision, senior housing, or one of our wind and solar farm projects. Our renewable energy projects are especially fulfilling knowing that we are helping the environment.

Stacey Gella, PE

Project Manager

I enjoy working on a wide variety of projects from single family homes to large scale wind farms. One major benefit of working at dk Engineering is the decades of experience and varying points of view my colleagues bring into the office.

Andrew Duarte, PE

Associate Engineer

Having worked for dk years for 19 years, one of the greatest benefits that I never expected is its family atmosphere. Equally important to me is the quality of the work and experiences within the company. I have been lucky to be involved on some very large and very remote job sites, which can be challenging and rewarding when we overcome logistical issues. When I tell people that I fly a drone as part of my job, folks are often very interested, especially young kids. It’s very cool to know we are part of a cutting-edge team.

Scott Antus

Survey Party Chief / GPS Specialist / Drone Pilot