Millie Frias

:: Executive Administrator

Millie’s journey with dk Engineering is truly unique, reflecting her dedication and versatility as a professional. Starting from her high school days (printing bluelines and delivering plans), she has been deeply ingrained in the company’s culture and operations, evolving alongside its growth and development. Her diverse skill set spanning IT, administrative tasks, accounting, graphic design, and marketing showcases her adaptability and commitment to excellence.

It’s evident that Millie’s roots in dk Engineering run deep, with both her parents contributing significantly to the company’s legacy. She has fond childhood memories at the original office location visiting her father, dk’s first employee. She received guidance and training from her mother that undoubtedly shaped her professional path and work ethic. Returning to dk after completing her education at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Millie seamlessly transitioned into various roles over her 28 year tenure, demonstrating her versatility and capability to excel across multiple disciplines.

As an Executive Administrator, Millie plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of dk Engineering’s daily operations. Millie provides comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, manages office operations, coordinates events, and facilitates communication and document management. In addition, her other tasks and responsibilities include IT (maintaining the computer workstations/network servers), Marketing (website/brand management and social media), and any other special projects or submittals to support the Accounting Department and staff as a whole. Her wealth of experience, coupled with her ability to adapt to evolving challenges, makes her an indispensable asset to the team.

Beyond her professional achievements, Millie finds fulfillment in her family life, spending time with her husband, three boys, and White German Shepherd.

Millie’s commitment, creativity, and dedication shine through in everything she does, embodying the spirit of excellence that defines dk Engineering. She truly stands as an integral part of the company’s success and the embodiment of its values.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:

Notary Public

Education:

B.S. Organizational Psychology, 1995 |
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Millie Frias

:: Executive Administrator

Beyond her professional achievements, Millie finds fulfillment in her family life, spending time with her husband, three boys, and White German Shepherd.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:

Notary Public

Education:

B.S. Organizational Psychology, 1995 |
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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