Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner in Abingdon, MD
Spyder Engineers, LLC is a woman-owned structural engineering firm committed to delivering prompt, reliable, and cost-effective consulting services. With over two decades of experience, our team specializes in structural design for new and existing buildings, including retail, residential, and municipal facilities. We excel in analyzing and reinforcing concrete, masonry, wood, and steel structures while adhering to major building codes like IBC, ASCE 7, and AISC. Our expertise extends to healthcare facility renovations, mechanical/electrical equipment support, and structural condition assessments.Led by President Shuxian Wassenius, a Structural Engineering Institute Fellow with 21 years of experience, we integrate technical excellence with client-focused service across multi-firm design teams. Our certifications include MBE/DBE/SBE through MDOT and MBE/WBE through Baltimore City, reflecting our commitment to industry leadership and diversity.
Services
Structural Design
Building Renovations
Condition Assessments
Healthcare Engineering
Mechanical Support
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- 21 years of structural engineering experience with SEI Fellowship recognition
- Specialized expertise in major building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, and AISC
- Certified MBE/DBE/WBE with multi-state licensing across six jurisdictions
- Proven track record in healthcare facility structural upgrades
- Client-focused approach integrating with multi-firm design teams
Associations and certifications
- MDOT MBE/DBE/SBE
- Baltimore City MBE/WBE
Services
Structural Design
We provide comprehensive structural design services for new commercial, residential, and municipal buildings. Our engineers specialize in concrete, steel, wood, and masonry construction for high-rise and low-rise structures. With expertise in pre-engineered buildings and retaining walls, we ensure code compliance and structural integrity while meeting project timelines and budgets.
Building Renovations
Our renovation services transform existing structures while maintaining safety and compliance. We analyze and reinforce buildings for new loads, remove bearing walls, and add extensions. Specializing in restaurants, medical facilities, and apartment complexes, we deliver cost-effective solutions that extend building lifespans while meeting modern engineering standards.
Condition Assessments
We conduct thorough structural condition investigations and feasibility studies for property due diligence. Our engineers assess existing structures' capacity to handle new loads or additions, providing detailed reports that guide renovation decisions and ensure long-term structural viability for commercial and institutional clients.
Healthcare Engineering
Specialized structural solutions for healthcare facilities accommodate heavy medical equipment like MRI machines and linear accelerators. We reinforce existing structures, design support systems for overhead equipment, and ensure compliance with healthcare-specific building codes while maintaining operational continuity during renovations.
Mechanical Support
We design structural supports for mechanical and electrical equipment including rooftop units, elevated systems, and ground-mounted installations. Our engineers ensure proper load distribution and vibration control while integrating equipment supports seamlessly with existing building structures for optimal performance and safety.
People
Shuxian (Susanne) Wassenius
President
Structural engineer with 21 years of experience, SEI Fellow, and expert in major building codes. Leads design teams for complex structural projects while maintaining active involvement in national engineering leadership activities.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide structural design for new buildings, renovation services, condition assessments, healthcare facility engineering, and mechanical equipment support systems.
Are you certified for government contracts?
Yes, we hold MDOT MBE/DBE/SBE and Baltimore City MBE/WBE certifications for public infrastructure projects.
How many states are you licensed to work in?
Our engineering licenses cover Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Washington D.C.
What healthcare facility experience do you have?
We specialize in structural upgrades for medical equipment installations including MRI machines, linear accelerators, and overhead surgical lighting systems.
How do you handle multi-firm design projects?
We integrate seamlessly with multi-disciplinary design teams while maintaining direct client communication throughout project execution.
