Matt Walsh
About Matt Walsh
Matt Walsh serves as the Director of Engineering at Sunrun, where he focuses on resolving engineering issues and enhancing processes. He has a background in civil engineering, with experience in structural design and project coordination.
Work at Sunrun
Matt Walsh has served as the Director of Engineering at Sunrun since 2017. In this role, he balances his time between resolving project-specific engineering issues and enhancing current processes and procedures. His responsibilities include coordinating closely with clients and other disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes. He operates from Sunrun's location in Lehi, Utah.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sunrun, Matt Walsh worked at the US Army Corps of Engineers as a Structural Engineer from 2010 to 2013 in Bluffdale, Utah. He also held positions at Precision Systems Engineering, where he worked as a Structural Engineer from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2013 to 2017 in Sandy, Utah. Additionally, he was a Staff Engineer at Vector Structural Engineers from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Matt Walsh earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1997 to 2005. He specializes in steel design, utilizing AISC 360-05 and AISC 341-05 standards. His expertise extends to concrete foundation, retaining wall, and anchorage design according to ACI 318-05/08. He is also experienced in seismic bracing of equipment and systems.
Field Experience
Matt Walsh has significant field experience, having spent three years inspecting the construction of a large industrial facility. This hands-on experience complements his engineering background and enhances his ability to address project-specific challenges effectively.