Mattson Macdonald Young, Inc.

A Creative Structural Engineering Firm that Speaks Architecture.

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About the firm

Mattson Macdonald Young is a creative structural engineering practice originally established in 1983 as Mattson/Macdonald Inc. by Wesley Mattson and David Macdonald. Stephanie Young joined as a partner in 1998, when the practice adopted its current name. The structural engineering practice operates with a team of licensed professional engineers and engineering technicians, delivering sound, safe structures with economical design. Mattson Macdonald Young handles a broad, comprehensive range of projects, including multi-family and single-family housing, retail, office, churches, manufacturing, medical, education, and government facilities, as well as specialty structures and historic renovations. As of 2026, Mattson Macdonald Young is part of Sandman Structural Engineers.

Established
1983
Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering

Credentials

LEED

People

Stephanie J. YoungPresident and Principal

David H. MacdonaldPrincipal

Joseph CainPartner

Ken GreenPartner

David HedbergPartner

Matthew HogenPartner

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

Service website

Delivering sound, safe, and economical designs that integrate with the architectural vision. The practice works across a wide range of project scales, from minor residential framing to multimillion-dollar historic rehabilitation developments.

  • Residential Structural Design

    Creating structural solutions for single-family homes, ensuring stability and safety while maintaining the architectural intent.

  • Multi-Family Structural Design

    Providing structural engineering for apartments, condominiums, and multi-unit residential facilities.

  • Commercial and Institutional Buildings

    Providing design solutions for retail spaces, office buildings, educational institutions, medical facilities, and municipal projects.

  • Historic Renovation

    Adapting and preserving existing and historic buildings through meticulous structural analysis and creative structural reinforcement.

  • Industrial Design Services

    Designing manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and industrial layouts to handle specialized operational demands and equipment.

  • Equipment Design

    Providing structural analysis and support design for heavy machinery and industrial equipment installations.

  • Connection Design

    Developing custom connection configurations to ensure structural integrity and code compliance for complex building frameworks.

  • Renewable Energy Design Services

    Engineering support structures and foundations for renewable energy installations.

  • Art and Sculpture Structural Design

    Translating artistic visions into structurally sound public art installations and sculptures using diverse materials including stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and composite wood-fiberglass.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Education · Religious · Arts & Culture · Healthcare · Government · Industrial · Manufacturing · Hospitality · Renewable Energy

Projects

Higher Ground Shelter

Minneapolis, MN · Multifamily Residential

Project details

Structural drafting and design services for the Higher Ground Shelter development.

Sienna Green Apartments

Roseville, MN · Multifamily Residential

Project details

Structural drafting and engineering services for the Sienna Green Apartments residential complex.

Hennepin County Library

Maple Grove, MN · Education

Project details

Structural engineering and drafting support for the Maple Grove branch of the Hennepin County Library system.