Matthew Stromberg
Darien,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Underwater Structural Engineer (Civil Engineer)
Collins Engineers
Milwaukee, WI
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed above and below water inspections on structural components of bridges, culverts, and retaining walls. Included but not limited to; initial inspection, routine inspection, software drafting, and report writing.
- Interior concrete box girder inspections for Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Milwaukee riverfront retaining wall inspection. (2021)
- Performed above and below water inspections and created drafting and corresponding reports for; Minnesota DOT, Wisconsin DOT, Illinois DOT, Omaha DOT, Ohio DOT, Texas DOT, Nevada DOT, Washington DOT, Idaho DOT, Montana DOT, and California DOT.
- Developed plans, specifications, and construction details for new structures.
- Visited project sites to evaluate existing conditions and verify measurements.
- Prepared technical reports detailing findings from field inspections and laboratory tests.
- Assisted with the preparation of bids and contract documents for projects under construction.
- Reviewed shop drawings submitted by contractors for accuracy and conformance with design intent.
- Provided technical expertise during post-construction reviews of completed projects.
- Drafted detailed plans using AutoCAD software for steel, concrete, masonry, wood framing. structures.
- Inspected bridges and other transportation infrastructure for safety purposes and structural soundness.
- Assessed damage thorough site assessments and structural evaluations to determine corrective action.
- Assisted with preparing project budgets, maintaining schedules and putting together final documentation.
Engineering Intern
Collins Engineers
Chicago, IL
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the design of engineering projects, such as bridges and buildings.
- Prepared drawings using AutoCAD software for fabrication of parts and assemblies.
- Performed above and below water inspections on structural components of bridges, culverts, and retaining walls. Included but not limited to; initial inspection, routine inspection, software drafting, and report writing.
- Performed detailed inspections on High Mast Lighting, including reporting on over 100 High Mast Lights all over Illinois.
United States Navy Diver
US Navy
Washington, DC
02.2009 - 12.2015
- Conducted safety inspections of dive equipment prior to each dive.
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of dive gear.
- Monitored depth, pressure, and time during dives.
- Performed underwater construction activities such as welding and cutting.
- Inspected pipelines, cables, and other structures for signs of damage or wear.
- Operated specialized tools such as sonar systems and remote-operated vehicles.
- Repaired damaged vessels, hulls, propellers, moorings, buoys.
- Tested water quality levels to ensure safe diving conditions.
- Maintained detailed records of all dives including depths reached and duration.
- Performed search-and-rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Trained new divers on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Recovered objects from wrecks using lift bags or grappling hooks.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from surveys or inspections conducted underwater.
- Maintained logbook of dive locations and times.
- Assessed diving equipment for proper functionality before dive to minimize mishaps.
- Studied dive plan, routine and emergency procedures and explained assignment details to fellow divers.
- Operated underwater video, sonar and recording equipment.
- Undertook dives to remove invasive underwater plants and clean vessel hulls.
- Recovered items by placing rigging around sunken objects and operating winches.
- Cut and welded steel using underwater welding equipment and jigs.
- Checked and maintained diving helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL05-2019
Skills
- Expertise in AutoCAD, Microstation, and Sketch up
- Specification Writing
- Schedule Maintenance
- Civil Engineering
- Technical Report Writing
- Proposal Writing
- Report Generation
- Association of Diving Contractors International (Entry Level Tender/Diver, Air Diver, Air Diving Supervisor)
Timeline
Underwater Structural Engineer (Civil Engineer)
Collins Engineers
05.2019 - 08.2021
Engineering Intern
Collins Engineers
05.2016 - 05.2019
United States Navy Diver
US Navy
02.2009 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
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