Matthew Rader, P.E.

Experience

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Dec 2016 - now

  Engineering Technical Lead for large and small scale coastal, flood risk reduction, navigation, and environmental projects including but not limited to maintenance dredging, dune and beach nourishment, stone jetty construction, channel enlargement, channel clearing and snagging, and marsh creation. Major projects included the $237M Mississippi River Ship Channel Deepening and the $126M Grand Isle Hurricane Ida Repairs. Specific tasks and duties included coordination of design teams, engineering during feasibility studies, engineering during design, engineering during construction, inspection of flood damage, and other miscellaneous tasks. Special assignments included the New Orleans District Risk Cadre. Show less Designer of Record (DOR) for large- and small-scale coastal, flood risk reduction, navigation, and environmental projects throughout Louisiana. Designed the Plans and Specifications, bringing the project from a planning effort to a construction ready design. During the construction phase, the reviewed submittals and performed site visits to ensure the project followed the design requirements. Member of the Grand Isle Damage Assessment Team, inspecting the island after storm events. Assisted in the Flood Fight Mission by monitoring the Old River Control Structures during the high-water season. Show less

  • Assistant Operations Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Engineering Technical Lead

    Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Civil Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Student Trainee

    Dec 2016 - Dec 2018