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Michael Matthews, M.S., P.E.

Forensic Mechanical Engineer

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Ohio (EFI Global)

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380.201.8457


 

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  • Professional summary

    Michael D. Matthews, P.E., has over 30 years of experience in the fields of residential, commercial, and industrial mechanical and plumbing engineering. Mr. Matthews also has nearly a decade’s worth of experience in the product engineering, product development, and technical service support of manufactured HVAC products. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Ohio State University in 1989. He also obtained his Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Purdue in 2001. His responsibilities have included mechanical, plumbing, and refrigeration design for new construction, remodel, and renovation projects in several different development types, including retail, restaurant, grocery, big box, academic, institutional, and health care facilities. Mr. Matthews’ experience includes the surveying existing buildings for adding new MEP components, construction progress field work, construction final “punch walks”, and the coordination of commissioning work for MEP systems. His work required assessing compliance with applicable Mechanical and Plumbing building codes. Mr. Matthews experience in HVAC products includes the design, testing, and qualification of new and/or modified HVAC products, in addition to the support of the manufacturing process for these changes, and support of technical service functions to assist field personnel in the troubleshooting and resolution of installed products and system. Since 2020, Mr. Matthews has successfully completed over 200 forensic projects for EFI Global.

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Registered Professional Engineer in 22 U.S. States (ACTIVE, see list in next section), with another 20 U.S. States retired / inactive that can be readily re-activated
    • LEED Accredited Professional since 2008
    • Proficient in AutoCAD (2-D) and Revit (3-D)
    • HVAC System Design and Troubleshooting Experience including Unitary/Packaged systems, geothermal systems, chilled water systems, boiler systems, furnaces, air handlers, hydronics, cooling towers, heat pump systems, ductless split systems, and other.
    • Plumbing System Design and Troubleshooting experience, including hot water / cold water supply systems, DWV (drain, waste, and vent) systems, natural gas plumbing systems, sewer lift stations, grease interceptor / grease trap systems, water pressure boosting systems, water filtration systems, various water heating systems, siphonic roof drain systems, and other.
    • Over 2 decade’s experience working with the design requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) and it’s discipline specific codes, including the International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), and International Electric Code (IEC), and others.
    • Experienced Refrigeration Design and troubleshooting experience (supermarket/grocery store)
  • Education

    M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Purdue, West Lafayette, IN, awarded 2001

    B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, awarded 1989

  • Certifications

    Professional Engineer, State of Alabama, License # 50397
    Professional Engineer, State of Arizona, License # 63358
    Professional Engineer, State of Arkansas, License # 16698
    Professional Engineer, State of California, License # 37169
    Professional Engineer, State of Colorado, License # 0049185
    Professional Engineer, State of Connecticut, License # 0030980
    Professional Engineer, State of Delaware, License # 20255
    Professional Engineer, State of Florida, License # 78049
    Professional Engineer, State of Georgia, License # PE039183
    Professional Engineer, State of Hawaii, License # 19069
    Professional Engineer, State of Idaho, License # 20726
    Professional Engineer, State of Illinois, License # 62.06543
    Professional Engineer, State of Indiana, License # PE11300244
    Professional Engineer, State of Iowa, License # 23785
    Professional Engineer, State of Kansas, License # 23027
    Professional Engineer, State of Kentucky, License # 29346
    Professional Engineer, State of Louisiana, License # 38344
    Professional Engineer, State of Maine, License # 17352
    Professional Engineer, State of Maryland, License # 45897
    Professional Engineer, State of Massachusetts, License # 57081
    Professional Engineer, State of Michigan, License # 6201060572
    Professional Engineer, State of Minnesota, License # 50706
    Professional Engineer, State of Mississippi, License # 25082
    Professional Engineer, State of Missouri, License # 2013032920
    Professional Engineer, State of Minnesota, License # 50706
    Professional Engineer, State of Nevada, License # 23187
    Professional Engineer, State of New Jersey, License # 24GE05760400
    Professional Engineer, State of New Mexico, License # 26290
    Professional Engineer, State of New York, License # 94440
    Professional Engineer, State of North Carolina, License # 41755
    Professional Engineer, State of North Dakota, License # PE-10161
    Professional Engineer, State of Ohio, License # 62955
    Professional Engineer, State of Oklahoma, License # 28187
    Professional Engineer, State of Oregon, License # 95202PE
    Professional Engineer, State of Pennsylvania, License # 082822
    Professional Engineer, State of Rhode Island, License # 14286
    Professional Engineer, State of South Carolina, License # 30647
    Professional Engineer, State of South Dakota, License # 12609
    Professional Engineer, State of Tennessee, License # 116547
    Professional Engineer, State of Texas, License # 117932
    Professional Engineer, State of Utah, License # 9489287-2202
    Professional Engineer, State of Vermont, License # 018.0135197
    Professional Engineer, State of Virginia, License # 402054052
    Professional Engineer, State of Washington, License # 51013
    Professional Engineer, State of West Virginia, License # 024289
    Professional Engineer, State of Wisconsin, License # 32957-6
    Professional Engineer, State of Wyoming, License # 15254
    Professional Engineer, Washington DC (District of Columbia), License # 907370

     

  • Disciplines
    • Engineering - Forensic Engineering
    • Engineering - Mechanical
    • Engineering - Electrical
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