Mr. Spence graduated as a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida State University in 2022.  Matt began his career with O’Connell & Associates in the summer of 2021 when he began working as an intern in the structural engineering department.  Using the skills he acquired during the summer, which included column, beam and foundation design, performing lateral wind load analysis of multi-story conventionally framed wood structures, construction document drafting, and reviewing and coordinating structural and architectural drawings, Matt focused his senior-year curriculum on aspects related to structural engineering projects common to NW Florida.  This allowed him to hit-the-ground-running after graduation and begin making an immediate impact.