Matthew Haertsch

Background

About Matthew Haertsch

I completed my studies at the University of NSW in 2015, completing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours Class 1) and Bachelor of Commerce. I have a major in finance and a minor in business economics. I also spent one semester abroad, studying at the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. I am currently working in the offshore wind industry as a senior geotechnical engineer at OWC. I am a chartered engineer with the Institute of Civil Engineers.I have a broad range of experience in civil engineering projects including; earthworks design and construction support, geotechnical site investigations, retaining wall assessment, foundation analysis, design and verification. I have also worked on a number of mining projects including; investigation and assessment of tailings storage facility, design of preliminary bulk earthworks strategy for mine rehabilitation, preparation of 3D model and construction stage drawings for overburden emplacement areas and drainage assessment and design of sediment detention basins.Outside work I enjoy travelling, photography and learning languages (Spanish and Italian).