Matthew C. Natale, P.E., is the recipient of the PSPE Young Engineer of the Year Award for 2006. This award is presented to a young (no more than 35-year-old) individual based on his/her scholastic achievements, technical and professional society activities, technical papers and/or patents, engineering experience and accomplishments, and civic/humanitarian activities. It is awarded to a young candidate who is a licensed Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training, and is nominated by his/her PSPE Chapter.

Matt, employed by Michael Baker Jr., Inc., for over 11 years, currently leads the Harrisburg region business development effort, as well as manages Baker’s growing Harrisburg office construction inspection department. Mr. Natale has comprehensive experience in construction management and inspection. His experience also includes constructability reviews, design project management and quality control reviews. As a Department Manager and Business Development Director, Mr. Natale is responsible for managing and administrating construction management and inspection contracts, and for coordinating the marketing efforts of Baker’s transportation practice in Central Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Mr. Natale received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1995 from the University of Pittsburgh, and his Masters in Business Administration from the Pennsylvania State University, Capital College, in 2001. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Natale, an active member of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, Harrisburg Chapter, where he currently serves as Chapter President, has been involved as Publications Chair, Program Chair and served as Chapter Secretary, Vice President and President-Elect. He was active with enhancing the Chapter’s technological advancement with implementation of the Chapter’s website in 2001. Matt is involved in a number of other professional organizations, including the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Highway Engineers, Engineers Society of Pennsylvania and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

As a result of his dedication and initiative, Mr. Natale is a co-recipient of two Baker President’s Awards for outstanding achievement. He also spearheaded efforts to improve project communications on PENNDOT, District 8-0, construction projects by playing an instrumental role in developing the District’s regional construction website, which was inaugurated in 1998. The website went on to win two state awards and one national award. He has also authored articles for the Construction Management Associate of America and Public Works Magazine.

Matt was born and raised in Youngsville, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Bridget, daughter, Gina, and son, Dominic reside in East Pennsboro Township. His personal interests include hunting, fishing, home construction projects, woodworking, landscaping and eBaying.