Matt Hoerner joined Cates Engineering in July 2013. He graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2013 with a Bachelors Degree of Science in Civil Engineering with a structural focus. His studies focused on structural design of concrete and steel buildings. In addition to structural courses, Matt also took courses in geotechnical engineering, land development, and construction management.
In the summer months during college, Matt interned at Engineering Solutions, a structural engineering firm located in Harrisonburg, VA. While there, Matt worked on residential and small commercial projects, gaining experience with both structural design and drafting.
Matt is currently a project engineer with responsibilities that include design and construction administration of several projects. He has been heavily involved in the development of lateral design procedures and details for the company. In the short time Matt has been at Cates Engineering he has worked on projects including multi-family residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. To keep himself and the company at the leading edge of technology, Matt has attended seminars for the most recent software and analysis programs.
Matt received his EIT certification in May 2013 and plans on pursuing his PE license.
An avid runner, Matt has run the Boston Marathon three times. He has run several other marathons, half marathons and other races. He enjoys running with his dad and brother, both avid runners as well. Matt co-organized the company’s first team Tough Mudder, and plans to engage his office mates in more in the future.