Sandman Structural Engineers

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About the firm

Sandman Structural Engineers offers professional structural engineering services to architects, developers, contractors, fabricators, and owners. Founded in Moorhead, Minnesota, in 2005, the practice has grown to include offices in Minneapolis and Brainerd, holding engineering licenses across all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, and five Canadian provinces. In 2026, the practice expanded its capabilities and presence by acquiring Minneapolis-based structural firm Mattson Macdonald Young.

Established
2005
Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering

People

Kurt SandmanPrincipal Engineer

Mitch OkesonPrincipal Engineer

Justin SchoenbergPractice Area Leader

Nathan HoffmannPractice Area Leader

Nick MoorePractice Area Leader

Stephanie YoungPrincipal Engineer

Capabilities

Commercial and Institutional Structural Engineering

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Structural design, analysis, and engineering services for commercial, retail, office, and institutional buildings.

  • Educational

    Structural design for schools, universities, and educational facilities.

  • Entertainment

    Engineering solutions for theatres, recreational spaces, and entertainment venues.

  • Financial

    Structural designs for banking, financial, and corporate institutions.

  • Healthcare

    Engineering services for hospitals, clinics, and medical care facilities.

  • Office

    Structural engineering for corporate offices, business parks, and administrative buildings.

  • Religious

    Specialized structural engineering for churches, temples, and places of worship.

  • Retail

    Structural design for shopping centers, retail outlets, and commercial developments.

  • Mission Critical Facilities

    High-reliability structural engineering for data centers and critical infrastructure.

Residential and Hospitality Structural Engineering

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Comprehensive structural engineering for multi-family residential, senior living, hotels, and custom home developments.

  • Hotels

    Structural design for hotels, resorts, and hospitality structures.

  • Mixed-Use

    Structural engineering for integrated commercial and residential developments.

  • Multi-Family

    Engineering services for apartment complexes, condominiums, and townhomes.

  • Residential Structural Design

    Support includes structural engineering for residential buildings, renovations, additions, and related hospitality assignments.

  • Senior Living

    Dedicated structural design for senior housing, assisted living, and care facilities.

  • Student Housing

    Engineering solutions for university dormitories and student residential developments.

  • Modular Construction

    Structural design and detailing for prefabricated and modular building systems.

Industrial and Infrastructure Engineering

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Heavy industrial engineering, structural steel, and specialty metal design for manufacturing and utility facilities.

  • Agricultural

    Structural engineering for crop storage, grain handling, and farming facilities.

  • Electrical Power

    Engineering support for power utilities, substations, and transmission structures.

  • Industry

    Structural design and analysis for processing and manufacturing plants.

  • Infrastructure

    Structural engineering for civil works, bridges, and public infrastructure projects.

  • Warehouse

    Cost-effective structural solutions for large-scale distribution centers and warehouses.

  • Specialty Metals

    Engineering, detailing, and structural design for specialty steel and aluminum components.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Senior Living · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Education · Religious · Healthcare · Power Generation · Infrastructure · Agriculture · Industrial · Mission Critical Facilities

Projects

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