Andrew Motzkus
About Andrew Motzkus
Andrew Motzkus is a Marine Engineer with a background in structural engineering and experience in finite element analysis for naval defense projects. He has held various engineering roles at notable organizations and has a strong educational foundation in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Current Role at Amentum
Andrew Motzkus has been employed as a Marine Engineer at Amentum since 2021. He works in San Diego, California, where he applies his expertise in marine engineering to various projects. His role involves utilizing advanced engineering principles to support the design and development of marine systems.
Previous Experience in Marine Engineering
Prior to his current position, Andrew Motzkus gained extensive experience in marine engineering across several organizations. He worked at CSRA Inc as a Naval Marine Engineer from 2014 to 2016, focusing on structural engineering in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He also served as a Structural Engineer 1 at Newport News Shipbuilding from 2012 to 2014, contributing to projects for Navy defense contractors.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Motzkus holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of South Carolina, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a master's degree from Old Dominion University. His academic background supports his expertise in structural engineering and finite element analysis, particularly in the design of surface ships and submarines.
Research Experience
Andrew Motzkus has participated in research roles during his academic career. He worked as a Research Assistant at the University of South Carolina from 2010 to 2011 and also spent a month in 2010 as a Research Assistant in a Study Abroad Program at Université Catholique de Louvain. These experiences contributed to his understanding of engineering principles and research methodologies.
Consulting and Structural Engineering
In addition to his engineering roles, Andrew Motzkus has experience as a consultant specializing in building envelope inspections, facade testing and repairs, structural inspection and design, and litigation support. He worked as a Staff Engineer II at WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. from 2016 to 2017, where he applied his structural engineering knowledge to various consulting projects.