LAYNE ERIK RICKLE
Iron Station,NC
Summary
Civil CAD / Field Engineer with 10+ years of experience bridging surveying, construction layout, and office-based modeling workflows. Advanced user of Trimble Business Center (TBC) for surface modeling, volume calculations, and data preparation. Strong background in interpreting civil plans, developing constructible layouts, and coordinating with survey teams. Brings a field-driven perspective to CAD and design workflows, ensuring accuracy and real-world constructability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Engineer / Superintendent / CAD & Modeling Support
Custom Site Development
Gastonia, NC
11.2022 - 02.2026
- Produced construction layout data and stakeout points using Trimble Business Center, supporting grading and utility installation
- Built and managed digital surface models (finished grade, subgrade, utilities) for construction and QA/QC purposes
- Translated survey and design data into constructible layouts and digital models, bridging field execution with office workflows
- Interpreted civil plans to support base map development, grading intent, and utility layout coordination
- Coordinated with third-party survey firms to ensure accurate delivery of layout and project requirements
- Promoted to Superintendent, managing 3 grading crews and 1 utility crew, overseeing daily operations and production
- Utilized TBC for quality control, verifying elevations, alignments, and site conditions against design plans
- Supported estimating team with takeoffs, plan review, and preliminary modeling for bidding and planning
- Expanded CAD-related capabilities, focusing on surface generation, volume calculations, and data preparation
Party Chief
Tidemark Land Services
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Led survey crews performing construction layout, topographic surveys, and boundary surveys
- Delivered precise staking for grading, utilities, and site development projects
Party Chief / GPS Department Lead
A&A Grading
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed GPS layout operations and machine control support for grading crews
- Prepared and maintained digital models and layout data using Trimble workflows
- Coordinated field execution with design plans and survey control
Instrument Operator
3D Land Surveying
Greenville, SC
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Operated total stations and assisted with construction layout and boundary surveys
Party Chief
Hoopaugh Grading Company
Charlotte, NC
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Led survey crews for construction staking, topographic surveys, and site development
Education
High School Diploma -
Hunter Huss High School
Gastonia, NCSkills
- Trimble Business Center (TBC)
- Surface Modeling
- Volume Calculations & Earthwork Analysis
- Construction Plan Interpretation
- Base Map Development & Layout Preparation
- Survey Data Processing
- Utility Coordination
- Quality Control
- As-Built Verification
- Machine Control Data Preparation
- GPS & Robotic Survey Equipment
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- ADA Compliance
- Site Design Awareness
Timeline
Field Engineer / Superintendent / CAD & Modeling Support
Custom Site Development
11.2022 - 02.2026
Party Chief
Tidemark Land Services
05.2018 - 11.2022
Party Chief / GPS Department Lead
A&A Grading
10.2015 - 05.2018
Instrument Operator
3D Land Surveying
06.2015 - 10.2015
Party Chief
Hoopaugh Grading Company
06.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Hunter Huss High School