There’s more to a career than loving what you do. Ideally, you would admire and bond with your co-workers, and feel fulfilled knowing that a work/life balance is a top priority. Well, dk Engineering is THAT place! We are always on the lookout for qualified professionals and individuals. We are built on communication, commitment, creativity and knowledge. […]
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Q&A with Andy Palffy, President of dk Engineering
In honoring “Global Day of the Engineer” (April 3), dk launched an April series that recognizes the positive impact of Engineers in our own community. In this Q&A, we sit down with our very own Chief Engineer in Charge—dk’s visionary President, Andy Palffy—to learn more about his role in leading one of the region’s top […]
“Take Six” with Andrew Duarte, EIT – Engineer at dk
An Engineering graduate from Cal Poly, with an emphasis in hydrology and hydraulic analysis, Andrew Duarte has enjoyed a wide range of projects during his tenure at dk. From working on storm water management systems, residential subdivision design and commercial developments, he loves the variety of what he does each day. Andrew says he was […]
Volunteering at the Monument Crisis Center in Concord
dk Engineering enjoyed volunteering at the Monument Crisis Center which is a community-based non-profit family resource center for Central and East Contra Costa County. The Center offers nutritious food, quality resources and referrals to low-income individuals and families in order to provide them some stability in our community. dk has held toiletry and clothing drives […]
SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN ENGINEERING: Jennifer Steven, PLS
Jennifer Steven has worked at dk Engineering for nearly five years as a Land Surveyor, and she currently holds the distinguished title of Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). She is responsible for keeping the firm’s field crews busy with work, preparing contracts and estimates, resolving boundary/easement mapping, preparing exhibits, preparing plat and legal descriptions, and ALTA […]
SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN ENGINEERING: Stacey Gella, PE, QSD/QSP
In celebrating Women Engineers and Surveyors in Honor of Women’s History Month, Stacey from dk discusses how she got her start in engineering, what skills females bring to the field, and the satisfaction she gets from her job. Stacey Gella is a UC Davis Civil Engineering graduate who has been with dk Engineering for 12 […]
Celebrating Women Engineers and Surveyors in Honor of Women’s History Month
According to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), 20 percent of engineering school graduates are women, yet they make up only 11 percent of practicing engineers. SWE also cites that one in four female engineers leave the field after age 30, compared to just one in 10 male engineers. High schools and universities are committed to […]
SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN ENGINEERING: Danielle Lindenberg Sanchez
In celebrating Women Engineers and Surveyors in Honor of Women’s History Month, Danielle from dk discusses how she got her start in engineering, what skills females bring to the field, and the satisfaction she gets from her job. Danielle Lindenberg Sanchez Project Manager and Civil Engineer A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Danielle Lindenberg Sanchez is […]
Employee Q&A: Take 5 With Millie
As dk’s Office I.T. Administrator and Marketing guru, Millie knows organization. She also knows accounting, event planning, data management, and graphics for land planning exhibits. She first worked for dk when she was still in high school running blueprints and filing – and came back after graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. And, fun […]
Sustainability As a Core Value Featuring dk
dk was featured in an article by Shepherd Engineering Search on our commitment to sustainability. “The ethos of dk Consulting extends from its leadership in civil engineering, planning and surveying to the broader issues of sustainability. We also strive to create an inspirational work environment for our team, drawing on our community heart and global […]