After graduating in Civil Engineering, Mark Lindo joined FC de Weger International Consultants, where he was involved in the design and review of several large-scale hydraulic and civil engineering projects such as storm-surge barriers and breakwater rehabilitation projects. From 1986-1990 he was Head of the R&D Department of ACZ Marine Contractors and also part-time Scientific Officer at Technical University Delft. Since 1990 he is Head of the Engineering Department VOACZ.