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Meridian’s Survey Department Welcomes New Employee

By February 9, 2018June 28th, 2022Team Members

Riley Adams

Meridian is excited to announce that Riley Adams has joined Meridian Engineering as a new Survey Crew Chief.  Riley’s expertise includes construction staking, performing topo surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys. His background includes platting and drafting, aerial photogrammetry, analyzing Point Cloud data, and site material takeoff analysis. Riley has been learning about machine guidance or machine control technology by setting up the control networks. This is an effective and efficient use of the GPS in Total Stations that guides equipment in elevations for the finishing grade.

Riley was instrumental on the current construction project with the and laying out of the utilities on the Redwood widening project. This is a project that Meridian did the survey and Right of Way. His recent projects include the Salt Lake Valley Regional Airport survey and I-15; Brigham City to Willard widening.

Riley is currently pursuing his Bachelor degree in Geomatics from Utah Valley University where he met our Survey Department Manager and Adjunct Professor, Mike Nadeau.

Riley is looking forward to getting his Professional Land Survey License. In his spare time, you’ll find him riding ATV’s and looking at classic cars.

Meridian Engineering welcomes Riley Adams, a well-qualified team member who is ready to serve the needs of our clients.