A BEST-IN-CLASS TEAM.

Andrew is the President of dk Engineering, and over the span of his 35-year career he brings a vast set of credentials and capabilities to his clients. Andrew’s extensive experience in handling multi-faceted, high-profile projects from the conceptual stage to land development through final construction—with both private clients as well as public agencies—gives him a unique ability to help secure project approval and completion.

Andrew graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1985 with his BS in Civil Engineering. He’s seen the possibilities in every project and become a creative problem solver, contributing design solutions that are surprising, sustainable and beneficial to the community. As dk Engineering has grown into one of the region’s leading firms, Andrew guides the day-to-day business activities and oversees the progress of each development, bringing his insight to inspire a new generation of bright talent while simultaneously retaining the most adept engineers in the field.

His enthusiasm for clients and vibrant guidance of the dk philosophy ensure that from planning to execution, each space is designed forward—optimizing its function, place and potential. Andrew’s charisma, spirit and leadership inspire the dk team to surpass client expectations on a daily basis.

When Andrew isn’t exploring the opportunities in dk’s projects, or conquering roads and hills, he’s exploring the wide world of food and wine. As an avid skier, motorcyclist and food and wine enthusiast, Andrew approaches work as he does life, with a drive to excel and thrive.

Having worked at dk Engineering over three decades, Dan’s vast survey expertise and industry knowledge gives him the unique ability to mentor our employees and guide our clients, saving them time and money. As dk’s Vice President and Survey Manager, he is currently responsible for the entire survey department including office and field personnel. Dan manages a variety of projects, such as wind farms, residential, and commercial projects, and is responsible for overseeing key project aspects for dk clients including survey contracts, resolving boundaries, map preparation, supervising his team on construction staking, and preparing legal descriptions. In addition to surveying, he assists the engineering department with his deep insight into construction and building.

Dan is proficient in plane and geodetic surveying procedures, equipment and materials used in surveying and mapping transportation facilities, computers and their applications, principles of communication, supervision, and safety procedures. His years of experience as party chief, combined with his office project skills and his education make him well qualified to manage any project.

Dan is the type of person that you want to work with and be around. He’s friendly, got a great sense of humor, and is very knowledgeable. He enjoys being active by skiing, playing golf, going to the gym almost every morning, and competing in a soccer league with his friends. He also appreciates spending time with his wife, whether it be working on projects around the house, going on trips to Texas to visit family, or traveling to Europe with friends.

Stacey is a UC Davis Civil Engineering graduate who has been with dk Engineering for 12 years and worked on a wide range of projects including wind and solar farms, residential, and senior living. As a Project Manager for the last two years, she manages a design team as well as provides coordination with clients and other project team consultants. Her responsibilities encompass site design, roadway layout, underground utility design, stormwater control analysis, hydrology and hydraulic studies, survey documents, and preparation of stormwater pollution prevention plans. Stacey has been involved in design development from the early planning stages through final design to the record drawing preparation of the as-built condition. She has also assisted with several land planning projects, with broad-ranging responsibilities from preparation of tentative maps and exhibits, as well as that of stormwater control plans, including exhibits and calculations demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

A born multi-tasker and passionate about finding solutions to design challenges, Stacey is proud of the work she and her colleagues contribute on dk’s green energy projects and the lasting positive effect on the environment. She is also is a certified QSD/QSP, qualifying her to prepare stormwater pollution prevention plans per the California Construction General Permit. Additionally, Stacey has provided plan checking services for a number of municipal agencies.

Outside of work, Stacey enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and reading. She loves visiting new places to experience different cultures, but one of her favorite cities to visit is New York City for the food, sites, and Broadway shows.

Ben McVeigh has thirty-five years of civil engineering experience, largely in the field of residential and commercial land development, along with expansion of college facilities. Ben has conducted all aspects of the design, processing and coordination of improvements for numerous construction projects including: high-end single houses; sports facilities; shopping centers; apartment complexes; parking lots; and residential subdivisions ranging in size from two-lot splits to multi-phase, multi-year developments of several thousand lots.

Ben’s perspective as in-house engineer for a regional land development and homebuilding company for 15 years gives dk’s clients a unique vantage point. Sitting on the developer’s side of the table has given him valuable insight into the engineering process from the client’s point of view and what clients need and expect at each stage of development. He is aware of the fine balance that must be struck between cutting costs and providing a pleasing product to homeowners. When not designing subdivisions, Ben’s interests include baking, vegetable gardening, sampling exotic cheeses, classic car restoration, home improvement, and the study of historic engineering techniques.

Angela Pedroncelli is a Civil Engineer with almost five years of experience in land development. She brings project management and design experience to development projects from entitlement through construction document approval. Angela’s portfolio includes residential subdivisions, townhomes, and apartment complexes throughout Northern California. Her professional experience includes site, street, underground utility and grading design. Angela is a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California and she has a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Davis.

In her free time Angela enjoys skiing, swimming, cooking, and outdoor exploring with friends and family.

Andrew graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in hydrology and hydraulic analysis. During his tenure at dk Engineering, Andrew has worked on a variety of projects and has gained experience in storm water management practices, residential subdivision design and commercial developments.

When he’s not working, Andrew leads an active lifestyle spending most of his free time hiking, camping or at the beach. His other interests include various genres of music as well as reading and spending time with family and friends.

John recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. While earning his degree, John bolstered his portfolio by working alongside industry professionals with the City of Santa Ana in Southern California. While there, John worked heavily on capital improvement projects that focused on street rehabilitation. He spent time exposed to proposal review, traffic impact analysis, cost estimating, and the design process for street and sidewalk improvement. He also spent time in the field observing a survey crew and learning about field investigation and electronic measuring tools.

John is new to dk Engineering and is getting acquainted with a variety of ongoing projects spanning from single-family residential lots to large scale wind energy farms.

In his free time, John is an avid basketball, football, and baseball fan. He’s built out his home gym to feed his fitness habit and also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

As a 23-year veteran of dk, David brings deep strength, perspective and expertise to each project and client. Yet he continues to challenge himself with new solutions and technology that allow him and the dk team to stay on the cutting edge.

His responsibilities include surveying and design of projects including the design of grading and improvement plans, final maps, parcel maps, and tentative maps. David has vast experience in surveying, construction staking, plats and legal descriptions, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, and office support. He was one of two survey party chiefs performing the construction staking on the RT 87/RT 85 job for Caltrans in San Jose. The RT 87/RT 85 project included 8 +/- miles of roadway staking including a BART station, BART rails, curb and gutter, utilities and five bridges. David is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to wind farm micrositing, and roadway/infrastructure design.

Outside of work, David enjoys spending time with his sons who are boy scouts, volunteering with his wife at church, and working on projects around the house. David is our resident master craftsman. His home renovation more than doubled the square footage of his house, he built an island cabinet for our dk copy area, and he’s the go-to person for home improvement advice around the office. Personally and professionally, David is happy to share his tools and knowledge with everyone.

Matthew graduated from San Francisco State University in 1995 and has been with dk Engineering since 1999. He is diligent, good-natured, and collaborative which has allowed his growth in multiple departments during his twenty-year tenure.

Matthew started at dk in the Administrative Department running prints and making deliveries, then learned AutoCad and became a CADD Draftsperson in the Survey Department. As Senior Survey Technician, he schedules the survey crews, performs construction calculations, prepares final maps, parcel maps, topographic surveys, condo plans, plats and legal descriptions, and exhibits.

Being a fourth generation Bay Area resident, Matthew enjoys going to the local beaches and taking family trips. Matthew, his wife, and two daughters are also loyal Oakland A’s fans and love going to the A’s games and supporting their team.

Michael Baltazar recently graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management with an emphasis in Civil Engineering. His work experience to date has been centered in the Land Surveying field. In the public sector, he was involved with construction staking and traverse surveys of wastewater collection systems. Currently he is expanding his knowledge and skills as a Survey Technician as he works on topographic and ALTA surveys and base maps primarily for solar and wind farm projects.

In his free time he enjoys archery, reading, attends concerts and comic conventions, and goes on scenic road trips with friends.

Scott has over 18 years of experience in the surveying and engineering fields and over 25 years combined experience in the construction fields. During his 15 year tenure at dk, Scott has worked on multiple alternative energy projects throughout California, Oregon, Arizona as well as residential subdivisions and commercial projects. He began his career working for a General Contractor and as a licensed appliance repairman providing him a strong foundation in electrical and mechanical engineering. Before he joined dk Engineering, Scott worked as a Surveyor on various surveying/engineering projects, including the Napa River Flood Control Project and various wetlands restoration projects in the Delta, and a Geodetic control project for Oregon DOT on a bridge upgrade project.

Scott is an FAA licensed drone pilot which offers the opportunity to provide access to aerial survey data that can be collected faster and more safely than ever before. He has experience with both fixed wing and rotor aircraft, certified by Topcon in the use of the Falcon8 and Sirius Pro airframes and has extensive knowledge of all DJI drone platforms.
His expertise in drone technology provides our engineers and clients with accurate, real time data when decisions or modifications need to be made as well as use for calculating extractions and fill in volumes.
Scott’s common sense approach in the field helps to assure a high level of quality control through the design/construction process.
Scott specializes in the use of GPS positioning, static post-processing, OPUS State Plane Coordinates, and Geodetic control to aid in the process of data collection.

Aside from being a Surveyor, Scott enjoys cooking, hunting, fishing, off-roading, hiking, photography, fast cars and motorcycles, and above all being a husband and father.

As a Bay Area native, Kevin is always happy to be involved with survey projects that improve the community and further develop the area. Kevin has over 33 years of surveying experience and has been with dk Engineering since 1989. He is responsible for supervising activities of the survey crews for a majority of dk’s surveying projects in Northern and Central California. Kevin’s passion for his work inspired his son Brian to join the dk team 4 years ago. Kevin is proficient at gathering data and performing complex survey calculations for many types of surveys including grading, topographic, boundary, and control surveys for residential, commercial, public works, and alternative energy (wind and solar) projects.

When Kevin isn’t working, he loves spending time with his wife, son and dog. Kevin is very active and enjoys watching and playing all sports, but especially softball. He loves hiking, biking and anything else that requires him to be outdoors, which is one of the reasons he considers surveying to be the perfect job.

Brian joined dk Engineering in 2015 and recently received his FAA Remote Pilot License. As a drone or sUAV (small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) operator, his experience includes flights at residential, commercial, and wind farm project locations. After establishing ground control points, Brian programs grid flight patterns to fly autonomously. Use of the drone allows him to collect data to create ortho and 3D maps, as well as to take aerial video and photography.

In addition, Brian is a Survey Chainman, working towards Chief of Party, through the apprenticeship program JATC (Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee) in the Operating Engineers Local Union 3. As a member of the field survey crew, he runs equipment, maps projects including utilities, and sets control stakes for construction. Brian has surveying in his blood as his father is currently a party chief with dk.

Brian’s loves being outdoors when he’s not working. He enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, wood working, and taking his energetic dog, Luna, on hikes.

Monica has a strong 20-year track record in the finance and accounting field and has been an instrumental part of dk Engineering’s management team for more than 10 years. She plays an active role in budget and cash flow analysis, enforcing financial controls, human resource compliance, and benefit administration, as well as facilitating the positive team culture found at dk.

She has a wide range of business experience which enables her to manage all aspects of accounting and human resources for dk. Her impressive background includes corporate finance, medical facility billing analysis and banking, corporate management, and business ownership.

Monica clearly knows numbers, but she is also a genuine proponent of people. Her role in promoting a positive work environment is second to none. She supports countless community giving programs for the dk staff, office events and contests that promote comradery, and advocates a balanced approach to work and personal lives—a key value of dk’s mission.

Outside of work, Monica enjoys volunteering, family outings, photography, baking, travel, and walking her dogs.

As dk Engineering’s Executive 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 returned to dk after graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Another fun fact about Millie is that both of her parents worked at dk. As a wide-eyed six-year-old, Millie recalls visiting her dad, dk’s first employee, at dk’s first office on North Main Street, feeling so tiny compared to those tall solid wooden drafting tables. Her mom later became a bookkeeper for dk.

With deep tenure, resourcefulness and creativity, Millie’s inventive vision shines through in all facets of dk’s communications. Millie is responsible for branding and marketing collateral, as well as dk’s social media presence, and recently re-launched dk’s new website. She harnesses her exceptional creativity through graphic design on conceptual and engineering exhibits using Photoshop and Illustrator. Millie’s experience and flexibility allow her to oversee the coordination, planning and support of the daily administrative and operational functions of the company.

A native of Walnut Creek, Millie also enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys. She’s also been an active member on the St. Agnes School Board for the past 8 years.

Emily is the newest addition to our administrative team and graduated from Biola University in 2018 with a B.A. in Journalism and Integrated Media. She comes to dk with over 3 years of experience in customer service.

She is a team-minded, warm, detailed administrator and HR professional with an obsession for excellence. Emily is tech-savvy and motivated by the communities and people around her. She is a firm believer in working hard and treating people with kindness.

At dk, Emily is responsible for greeting and welcoming our clients and has been assisting with Accounts Receivable, Marketing and Human Resources. She is passionate about learning. She strives to make our office welcoming and make sure our clients and our employees have the best experience.

Emily enjoys running, being outdoors, and playing with her Golden Retriever Gus. She and her husband volunteer as track and field coaches at Berean Christian High School here in Walnut Creek.

Juan joined dk Engineering in 2015 and oversees the installation, repair, and maintenance of the office building and grounds. He ensures that everything is working properly and meets health, safety, and legal standards. Juan inspects the facilities frequently to identify and resolve issues. He manages requests from building tenants by troubleshooting and repairing anything broken. He coordinates with outside vendors like the janitorial and landscaping companies to facilitate cleaning, waste disposal, and groundskeeping. In addition, Juan works with other professionals for repairs, renovations or improvements as needed, such as plumbing, sewer, HVAC, or painting contractors.

Juan is extremely helpful, resourceful and efficient. His previous years as a Bally’s Fitness mechanic engineer helped to give him the technical skills needed to make a variety of general repairs around the office. His previous years in the agriculture and landscaping fields have given him the horticultural knowledge to successfully design, plan and manage our landscaping needs.

Juan is industrious, productive, and is constantly eager to improve and develop his technical skills by taking classes in HVAC and gardening. He has excellent problem-solving skills and presents creative and innovative solutions. Outside of work, Juan enjoys fixing cars and spending time with his wife, daughter and taking his granddaughter to the park.