Shear Structural
Women-Owned Firm, focused solely on Structural Engineering. We are licensed throughout the Southeast
Founded in 2017, Shear Structural is Georgia’s only women-owned and managed structural engineering firm. We are a small but mighty team, bringing diverse perspectives and deep expertise to some of the most exciting and impactful community projects across the Southeast. Our work focuses on adaptive reuse, healthcare, municipal/civic, and education projects, where we take pride in designing resilient, thoughtful, and sustainable structures that strengthen communities. As a certified FBE and WBE and SBE, we are recognized by local, regional, and national entities for our commitment to diversity and excellence. Our collaborative office is conveniently located in downtown Chamblee, Georgia, just steps from the Chamblee MARTA station. Shear Structural has been honored with numerous industry accolades, including:
-Best Firm to Work For by Zweig White and the Atlanta Business Chronicle
-PSMJ Circle of Excellence member (2019–2025)
-Autodesk Entrepreneur Grant recipient
-Zweig White Top New Venture awardee
At Shear, we are more than engineers—we are problem solvers, innovators, and partners in building a stronger, smarter future.
09/17/2026
Georgia Tech students—we’re headed back your way! 🐝
Stop by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Career Expo to meet the Shear Structural team, learn more about what we do, and explore opportunities to design what matters with us.
📅 September 23–24
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Exhibition Hall
We can’t wait to meet you!
09/10/2026
Georgia Tech CEE students—we’re heading back to campus! 🐝
Join Shear Structural for an information session to meet our team, learn about the projects we work on, and explore career and internship opportunities in structural engineering.
📅 September 15
⏰ 3:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Sustainable Education Building
Come with your questions—and leave with a doughnut! 🍩 We hope to see you there!
09/09/2026
Shear Structural will be the UGA College of Engineering’s Employer of the Day on September 15! Stop by to meet our team, learn more about structural engineering careers and internship opportunities—and grab a doughnut while supplies last!
📅 September 15
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Driftmier 1106A
09/03/2026
🎉 Welcome back, Quinn! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome Quinn Johnson back to Shear Structural for another semester! After interning with us over the summer, Quinn has returned to continue gaining hands-on experience while pursuing his master’s degree in structural engineering at Georgia Tech.
We’re thrilled to have him back and look forward to another season of learning, designing, and building great things together! 💚
09/01/2026
We’re proud to return as the Title Sponsor of ACEC Georgia’s STEM Day! 🔬⚙️🏗️
This FREE, hands-on event gives students in grades 2–8 the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through fun, interactive activities.
Join us on October 17 at KSU’s Marietta Campus for a morning of learning, creativity, and inspiration. We can’t wait to help introduce the next generation to the possibilities of STEM!
Learn more and register at acecga.org.
08/28/2026
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Karen Jenkins and Malory Atkinson on being named two of Engineering Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Women! 🎉
This well-deserved recognition reflects their leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on Shear, the structural engineering profession, and the communities we serve.
Please join us in congratulating Karen and Malory on this prestigious honor! 💚
08/25/2026
Our team keeps growing! Please welcome our newest intern, Mai Vu, to Shear Structural!
Mai recently earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech and is continuing her studies there as she pursues a master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
We’re thrilled to have Mai join our growing team! Welcome to Shear, Mai! 👏🏼
08/24/2026
Please join us in welcoming Cory McBurnett to the team!
With more than 30 years of structural production experience across a wide variety of project types, Cory brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our firm. We’re excited to have him on board!
Welcome to Shear, Cory! 👏🏼
08/17/2026
Please join us in welcoming our newest intern, Fraser Knapek! 👏🏼
Fraser is a rising junior at Georgia Tech, where she is pursuing a degree in civil engineering. We’re thrilled to have her on the team and can’t wait to see all she’ll contribute this fall! 🎉💚
08/12/2026
We’re proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Jeff Davis Primary School, a project that represents an investment in students, educators, and the future of the community in Hazelhurst, Georgia.
It was an honor for Shear Structural to provide structural engineering services for this incredible new learning environment alongside a great design team led by Fry Design Group.
Congratulations to the Jeff Davis County School District and everyone whose vision and collaboration made this project possible. Here’s to many years of learning, growth, and success within these new walls!
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3411 Pierce Drive Suite 100
Chamblee, GA
30341