Dale Apple
Dallas, TX *5208
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
Highly experienced Engineering Designer & Manager with 16 years of Civil
Engineering experience in both single family and commercial development
seeking a challenging career in the Design, Management, Planning, or Marketing
of civil projects.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Design Engineer, PATE ENGINEERS, INC., August 2006 – January
2010
Responsible for the coordinated management of multiple, mostly commercial
projects.Performed engineering duties as needed to complete projects -
Grading, Drainage Calculations, Storm Water Design, Water & Sanitary Sewer
system capacity calculations.Fostered client loyalty by ensuring deadlines were
met and work produced was of high quality.
Managed design team of 3-4 persons to maintain project deadlines while also
maintaining project conformity to city, state, and other local standards.
Presented periodic seminars to staff to inform of new technologies, or practices.
Coordinated weekly project deadlines and man-power estimates with Senior
Project Engineer.
Attended all meetings associated with project and represent best interests of
Client.
Used AutoCAD when time or schedule made it necessary.
Generated costs estimates for projects based on current contractor pricing.
Followed City reviews and submittal processes for platting approvals.
Design Engineer, VILBIG & ASSOCIATES, INC., January 2005 – August
2006
Provided consulting knowledge and expertise in project methodologies, process
assessment, and application of both.
Communicated with outside managers, owners, and government staff to
maintain a trust that any/all project obstacles would be overcome properly and
quickly.
Estimated, designed, scheduled and oversaw all phases of projects from initial
conception to successful construction.
Produced final design documents using AutoCAD 3D
Worked with city staff to complete submittals and reviews in accordance with
City schedules.
Represented client interests at City Council meetings.
Revised AutoCAD drawings for "As-Built" status.
Generated cost estimates for projects based on current contractor pricing.
Project Manager, DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES, L. P., August 1998 –
January 2005
Managed project deadlines and production deadlines for a staff of four.
Assigned tasks and deadlines to group members.
Prepared proposals for new projects or new project tasks.
Maintained budgets and deadlines on projects.
Performed engineering calculations for Run-off, Drainage, Cut/Fill, Grading,
and some CLOMR/LOMR documentation.
Represented client interests at City meetings, staff reviews, or public meetings.
Performed site visits to ensure construction standards and design parameters
were met.
Revised AutoCAD drawings for "As-Built" conditions.
Generated Feasibility Reports for possible new projects.
Generated cost estimates for projects based on current contractor pricing.
Engineering Tech., NEEDHAM-WRIGHT ENG., April 1997 – August
1998
Performed engineering design on small school projects.
Completed drainage plan and calculations for subsurface drainage to running
track.
Followed city standards for design of roadways and driveways.
Worked with supervisor to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Engineering Tech., DANNENBAUM ENG., January 1995 – April 1997
Created grading plans for the Austin-Bergstrom Airport – Cargo Apron.
Managed CAD staff to ensure plans were delivered on time
Coordinated with senior staff to complete tasks in a timely manner
Generated cost estimates for projects based on current contractor pricing
Engineering Tech., AUSTIN RESEARCH ENG., August 1994 – January
1995
Coordinated all travel needs for off-site projects – rental cars, lodging.
Created slide shows for presentation by senior staff
Completed project tasks on-site – Beverly Hills, Aspen, Aurora.
Collected data for current roadway conditions and ensured data accuracy
Translated collected data for office use.
Managed a staff of one.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
AutoCAD 3D (and earlier versions), StormCAD, Hec-1, Hec-RAS, WaterCAD,
MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
EDUCATION
1988 – 1994 Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology
(University of Montana – Butte)
1995 EIT License, State of Montana