Shear Structural is a women-owned structural engineering firm headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, with a mailing address in Atlanta, serving clients across the Southeast since its founding in 2017. The firm’s main office is located at 3411 Pierce Drive, Suite 100, Chamblee, GA 30341, and can be reached at 678.664.8051 or info@shearstructural.com. The company focuses exclusively on structural engineering rather than offering diversified building services, keeping its expertise concentrated in a single discipline.
The practice is organized around four core service areas. Planning covers project evaluation, feasibility studies, and structural analysis during the early design stages of a project. Design work spans wood, steel, and concrete structures, ranging from residential-scale builds to major institutional and commercial projects. Construction Administration involves coordinating directly with contractors on processes and reviewing shop drawings to ensure design intent is accurately carried through to completed construction. Investigation services include structural evaluations and rehabilitation assessments for existing buildings that require inspection or repair.
The team brings over 45 years of combined experience in structural engineering design. Shear Structural holds active licensure in eleven states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, enabling the firm to execute multi-state projects from its Atlanta-area base without engaging separate local engineers.
The company carries multiple certifications: Female Business Enterprise (FBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) designations, Minority/Female Business Enterprise (M/FBE) certification through Fulton County, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification through the SBA. These credentials position the firm for public agency contracts and government-funded work across the region.
Project types in the firm’s portfolio include adaptive reuse conversions, K-12 and higher education facilities, healthcare buildings, municipal structures, faith-based buildings, hospitality venues, mixed-use developments, office buildings, parks and recreation facilities, and retail and restaurant spaces. Notable completed work includes university facilities, high schools, and arts centers throughout the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.