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Seattle, WA
Strategic planning for the structures the world depends on.
Structura Management, PLLC is a Pacific Northwest-based structural engineering consulting firm providing data-driven lifecycle planning for bridges, marine structures, and other critical infrastructure. Founded by a licensed PE with 30+ years of bridge inspection, marine structural engineering, and capital program delivery experience, and a technology executive with a background in AI/ML and optical engineering, it delivers strategic asset management planning, bridge inspection and condition assessment, marine and port structure management, capital program development, and AI-powered custom software for infrastructure owners. The principal engineer is an NHI Bridge Inspection Instructor of Excellence (2024 and 2025) and ASCE COPRI Board Certified Port Engineer. Structura serves federal, state, and municipal clients and also offers engineering coaching and mentorship.
Data-driven lifecycle planning using historical condition assessment data and target performance levels to forecast maintenance needs and scope projects for best return on investment over a structure's full service life.
Comprehensive inspection services for fixed and movable bridges including underwater structural inspection, performed by an NHI Bridge Inspection Instructor of Excellence with 30+ years of field experience.
Structural assessment and lifecycle planning for piers, wharves, docks, and waterfront infrastructure. Principal engineer holds ASCE COPRI Board Certified Port Engineer status.
End-to-end support for major maintenance and rehabilitation programs including initial scoping, project controls, permitting, design coordination, and construction management.
AI models, machine learning workflows, and custom-built software for infrastructure management challenges, including automated condition data analysis, reporting pipelines, OCR and computer vision pipelines, and purpose-built web applications for asset owners.
Structured coaching for engineers navigating the intersection of technical practice and leadership, covering career strategy, business development, AI fluency, and building effective engineering teams. Coach training completed through Co-Active Training Institute (CTI).
2022 | Seattle, WA | Seattle Department of Transportation | Bridges
Asset owner and subject matter expert for discovery of rapidly accelerating shear cracks, emergency closure decision, post-tensioning and CFRP stabilization, and full rehabilitation through reopening in 2022.
View project sourceCalifornia | Caltrans | Bridges
Level I and II underwater inspections in depths up to 60 feet, including San Francisco Bay Bridge and Dumbarton Bridge.
View project sourceUtah | Utah Department of Transportation | Bridges
Full element-level routine and underwater inspections per AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection.
View project sourceSan Diego, CA | Port of San Diego | Ports & Harbors
Above and underwater inspection of over 4,500 structural piles, 650 fender piles, and 780,000 sq ft of pier deck at B Street Pier, Broadway Pier, and Navy Pier.
View project sourceNorfolk, VA | U.S. Naval Station Norfolk | Marine
Managed four-person dive team for Level I, II, and III inspection of 10,000 linear feet of bulkhead and 15 concrete pier structures comprising approximately 20,000 piles.
View project sourceBoston, MA | U.S. Navy / Charleston Shipyard National Park | Marine
Load analysis and design of a new winching and mooring system for the USNV USS Constitution.
View project sourceBainbridge Island, WA | Washington State Ferries | Transportation
Seismic design of a new hydraulic actuated lift span; nonlinear earthquake modeling for integration with concrete trestle; push-over analysis and design of mooring wing walls and dolphins.
View project sourceChief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Executive MBA - University of Washington; MS Physics - University of Dayton; BS Physics - Wright State University
Executive and technology leader with 15+ years scaling organizations and delivering value across startups and global engineering environments. Background spans physics research, AI/ML pipelines, optical engineering (Lockheed Martin/Aculight), software product leadership (Zemax), and engineering firm strategy. Holds an Executive MBA from the University of Washington and MS/BS in Physics.
Principal Engineer & Co-Founder
PE (WA, CA, UT, AK); ASCE COPRI Board Certified Port Engineer (2025); NHI Bridge Inspection Instructor of Excellence (2024 & 2025); MS Structural Engineering - Oregon State University; BS Civil Engineering - University of Illinois at Chicago
30+ years across infrastructure including bridge inspection, marine structural engineering, cold-region field operations, and capital program delivery. Managed the West Seattle Bridge emergency closure and repair program as Asset Owner/SME at Seattle DOT. Licensed PE in four states, ASCE COPRI Board Certified Port Engineer, NHI Bridge Inspection Instructor of Excellence (2024 & 2025), and ADCI surface-supplied air diver.
presentation | Matthew James Donahue, PE | 2016
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