Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner in Atlanta, GA
EM Structural delivers structural engineering solutions that prioritize design focus, logistical efficiency, and long-term functionality. Founded in 2010, our team of 65+ full-time professionals across five U.S. offices brings over 250 combined years of expertise to projects ranging from 57-story high-rises to small renovations. We maintain proactive communication with clients throughout every project phase, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and quality outcomes. Our engineers are licensed in 33 states and a U.S. territory, enabling nationwide service with localized knowledge. We leverage advanced tools like BIM and state-of-the-art testing labs to optimize structural performance and reduce construction timelines. Our track record includes hundreds of completed projects, including seismic zone constructions and LEED-certified buildings.We specialize in post-tensioned concrete, steel design, and cold-formed steel systems while maintaining deep expertise in high-rise lateral modeling and retaining structures. Our commitment to technical excellence is demonstrated through industry leadership roles in organizations like the American Concrete Institute and Structural Engineers Association. We maintain partnerships with geotechnical experts and construction teams to ensure foundation system success. Our approach combines innovative software with decades of practical experience to deliver cost-effective, code-compliant solutions that exceed client expectations.
Services
Post Tensioned Concrete
Steel Design
High-Rise Building Design
Building Information Modeling
Cold Formed Steel Design
Deep Foundation Systems
Tilt Wall Structures
Retaining Structures
Lateral Modeling
Seismic Zone Construction
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in structural engineering design
- Our state-of-the-art testing lab in Atlanta simulates real-world conditions
- We maintain 33-state engineering licenses for nationwide project coverage
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals with seismic zone expertise
- We use advanced BIM technology for coordinated, efficient designs
Associations and certifications
- NCEES Registration
- LEED Certification
What people say
Solution-minded approach
Fast and economical results
Highly professional work
Excellent communication skills
Quality exceeds expectations
Services
Post Tensioned Concrete
Our post-tensioned concrete solutions combine advanced software with practical experience to optimize structural performance. We handle flat plate slabs, transfer beams, and foundation systems while reducing construction timelines. Our Atlanta testing lab enables real-world condition simulations for enhanced accuracy.
High-Rise Building Design
We specialize in high-rise lateral modeling for structures over 75 feet, including seismic zone construction. Our LEED-certified engineers use wind tunnel studies to optimize building efficiency while maintaining architectural integrity in Code D-F seismic categories.
Building Information Modeling
Our BIM solutions create 3D structural simulations that improve decision-making throughout a building's lifecycle. This technology reduces fabrication issues, enhances material estimating, and improves facility maintenance tracking through coordinated digital representations.
Cold Formed Steel Design
We develop performance-based cold-formed steel designs that allow multiple supplier bids while meeting fire resistance requirements. Our approach creates cost-effective structural shapes like studs, joists, and trusses for non-combustible construction needs.
Deep Foundation Systems
Our deep foundation expertise coordinates with pile drivers and geotechnical engineers to ensure structural stability. We manage complex foundation systems for various building types while maintaining communication with all project stakeholders from inception to completion.
People
John Doe
Principal Engineer
With 25 years of experience and licenses in 18 states, John holds advanced degrees from NC State and Georgia Tech. He serves on multiple industry committees including the American Concrete Institute and NCEES.
Jane Smith
Senior Structural Engineer
A 16-year veteran with Virginia Tech credentials, Jane specializes in steel design and serves on the AISC and SEA-MW committees. She leads complex structural projects with innovative solutions.
Robert Johnson
Project Manager
With 20 years of experience and licenses in multiple southeastern states, Robert manages high-rise projects and serves on the Structural Engineers Association of NC and Urban Land Institute.
Michael Brown
Lead Engineer
A 20-year professional with Johns Hopkins education, Michael focuses on seismic zone construction and serves on ASCE committees. He manages complex foundation and lateral system designs.
William Taylor
Principal Structural Engineer
With 27 years of experience and dual Georgia Tech degrees, William specializes in historic structure renovations and waterfront projects across multiple construction materials.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide post-tensioned concrete, steel design, high-rise modeling, BIM, cold-formed steel systems, and deep foundation solutions for projects nationwide.
In which states are your engineers licensed?
Our team holds licenses in 33 U.S. states and one territory, including GA, NC, VA, SC, and CA, enabling nationwide project coverage.
Do you handle seismic zone construction?
Yes, we specialize in seismic zone design for categories D-F, with experience in Charleston, SC and California projects requiring advanced lateral modeling.
How do you ensure construction efficiency?
We use BIM technology, performance-based design approaches, and coordinated steel detailing to reduce timelines while maintaining structural integrity and cost-effectiveness.
What testing capabilities do you have?
Our Atlanta lab simulates real-world conditions for post-tensioned concrete systems, enabling innovative solutions that can't be fully modeled in software environments.
How do you handle complex foundation systems?
We coordinate with geotechnical engineers and pile suppliers throughout the project lifecycle to ensure foundation system success for all structure types.
