Douglas Riley
Issaquah,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Surveyor with extensive field experience and a strong foundation in civil engineering principles. Developed skills in surveying and AutoCAD since 1984, adapting to industry advancements while maintaining core principles. Mentored multiple surveyors at Apex, fostering their growth into leadership positions.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Surveyor
Apex Engineering LLC
Tacoma, Washington
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Survey Party Chief. Proficient in Boundary, Topographic, ALTA, Construction Staking and Monitoring Surveys. Government Surveys for JBLM, Everett Naval, City of Seattle and Tacoma Port Authorities. Mentor instrument/Chainman to eventually run their own crew.
- Civil 3D drafting experience used primarily for boundary, topographic surveys and construction staking calculations. Check field crew staking.
- Prepare construction staking proposals.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulations.
Survey Party Chief
Beyler Consulting
Lakewood, Washington
08.2018 - 09.2023
- Survey Party Chief. Field: ALTA, Boundary, Topographic surveys, Construction Staking and Monitoring. Office: Boundary, Construction Staking calculations and proposals.
- Led survey teams in data collection and analysis for various projects.
- Coordinated field operations to ensure accurate measurements and site assessments.
- Trained junior staff on surveying techniques and equipment usage.
Surveyor Party Chief
Concept Engineering Inc.
Issaquah, WA
09.1984 - 09.2023
- Same as above for Beyler Consulting.
- Began CAD drafting in 1984.
Survey Chainman/Party Chief
Lund and Associates
Federal Way, Washington
08.1979 - 09.1984
Education
Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering
Centralia Community College
Centralia , Wa 09.1976 - 07.1978
Skills
- Boundary surveys
- Topographic surveys
- ALTA surveys
- Construction staking
- Civil 3D drafting
- Proposal preparation
Timeline
Land Surveyor
Apex Engineering LLC
09.2023 - 04.2026
Survey Party Chief
Beyler Consulting
08.2018 - 09.2023
Surveyor Party Chief
Concept Engineering Inc.
09.1984 - 09.2023
Survey Chainman/Party Chief
Lund and Associates
08.1979 - 09.1984
Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering
Centralia Community College
09.1976 - 07.1978