The firm maintains 60 years of survey records that are still accessed by clients on a regular basis. Rich in history, our records are also an important asset to our clients. Over the years, the company has expanded to serve clients in markets such as aviation, civic and municipal, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, military, transportation, and waterfront. Most of the early work in civil engineering and surveying was for private development and real estate firms working on plats, roadway, and site design. Hear directly from Julian on his experience by clicking on the video.Īn Enduring Client Focus Reid Middleton maintains 60 years’ worth of survey records Current engineers who started with the firm as surveyors include Allan Morgan, Don Barclay, PE, and Julian Dodge, PE. So entwined are surveying and civil engineering that many current and past employees joined the company as surveyors and moved into engineering or other roles (Senior Graphic Designer, Alain Calle, was originally hired as a surveyor!). There are now focused engineering design practices in waterfront, airport, structural, surface transportation, and civil projects (which includes site development, sanitary sewer systems, water systems, and stormwater management).
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In the early years, the survey practice exceeded the engineering workload, but as time passed and Reid Middleton grew, so did the role of engineering. The result is better coordination and better products for our clients. This constant interaction familiarizes the surveyors with engineering design and what needs to be located and shown on the drawings the engineers become familiar with the means and methods of surveying. A Well-Rounded StaffĮngineers and surveyors have always benefited from working side-by-side. As we celebrate 60 years of civil engineering and surveying, we reflect on the past and continue designing the future.
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In fact, at that time, engineers sealed many surveys because there was no license for surveyors (It wasn’t until 1962 that land surveying regulation was enacted in Washington). Civil engineering and surveying go hand in hand and were the foundation of the firm when it was established in 1953.
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Reid Middleton was founded by Jim Reid, PE, a civil engineer, and LeRoy Middleton, PLS, a surveyor.