Matt van der Linden

Matt van der Linden has extensive work experience in the civil engineering field. Matt is currently working as a Senior Principal Civil Engineer at Cannon since February 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Public Works Director/City Engineer/Utilities Director at the City of Solvang, Public Works Department from December 2010 to December 2021. Before that, they worked as a Civil Engineer at Goleta Water District, Engineering Department from August 1999 to December 2010. Matt also served as an Associate Engineer at the City of Costa Mesa, Public Works Dept. - Engineering Division from 1996 to 1999 and at Black & Veatch, Water Resources Division from 1993 to 1996.

Matt van der Linden attended California State University, Long Beach where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Their specialization within civil engineering was Water Resources. In addition to their degree, Matt van der Linden obtained several certifications, including Ethics Training Certifications from the Fair Political Practices Commission in 2011. Matt is also a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California, though the date of obtaining this certification is not specified.