Dorian Maness Honored with 2026 40 Under 40 Award by Consulting-Specifying Engineer

Matern Professional Engineering is pleased to announce that Dorian Maness has been honored with the 2026 40 Under 40 award by Consulting-Specifying Engineer.  This annual program recognizes 40 outstanding professionals, 40 years old or younger, who are making significant contributions to the nonresidential building industry through their leadership, dedication, and innovation, both professionally and personally.

Individual profiles of the honorees are available at www.csemag.com/40under40.

A certified Green Globes Professional, Maness brings extensive expertise in navigating LEED and Florida Green Building Coalition certification processes. In his role, he oversees project management and mechanical systems design for the education division, while actively mentoring newly hired mechanical engineers and helping lead the Matern summer internship program.

Dorian is highly adept at coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams for complex projects. His design portfolio spans both air-side and water-side HVAC systems, as well as specialty Central Energy Plant (CEP) designs such as Thermal Energy Storage. His energy-efficient designs have secured millions of dollars in utility rebates for clients. Committed to sustainability, his approach to engineering design balances energy conservation goals with client-specific project requirements.

Nominees were submitted by peers or mentors and evaluated by a panel of industry experts across nine key areas, including academic achievements, professional accomplishments, community involvement, and personal growth.

"This recognition from Consulting-Specifying Engineer is deeply humbling, and I'm grateful to my mentors and peers who believed in my work,” said Maness. What truly drives me is the opportunity to collaborate with our clients on projects that matter. At Matern Professional Engineering, we're committed to accuracy, innovation, and growth, and this award reminds me why I love what we do."

Award recipients will be formally recognized at a celebration in October 2026.

“The 2026 40 Under 40 winners continue to raise the bar for their brilliance in the building, engineering and design fields,” said Amara Rozgus, Editor-in-Chief of Consulting-Specifying Engineer. “Now in its 19th year, the program remains a powerful look at emerging talent in the building and engineering fields.”

About Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Consulting-Specifying Engineer (www.csemag.com), published by WTWH Media LLC, offers multimedia serving the nonresidential building industry. It covers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety engineering for commercial, industrial, government, health care, and high-tech buildings.

About Matern Professional Engineering
Matern Professional Engineering is a multi-disciplined building systems and commissioning engineering firm serving clients throughout the eastern United States. Headquartered in Florida, with four offices across the state, Matern is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company. This ownership structure fosters a culture of collaboration, dedication, and a shared commitment to client success. The firm's personalized approach prioritizes innovative solutions and successful project outcomes for clients in a variety of sectors. Matern is licensed in Alabama, Florida,  Georgia,  New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Learn more at https://matern.net.