A structural design team you can lean on.
When the weight of a building project is on your shoulders, Willett Engineering Company can bear the load. We support our clients with innovative structural designs, delivered on budget and on time.
What We Do
We work on projects of all sizes and building materials, including steel, masonry, concrete, timber. Our specialty services include tilt-up concrete design, erection engineering for long-span structural steel framing systems, connection design for the steel fabrication industry, and the preservation of historical structures.
With over 30 years in business, our proudest achievement is our many longstanding client relationships.
Our Services
New building design
Construction administration
Analysis of existing structures
Renovation & retrofitting of existing structures
Structural consulting
Historic preservation
Erection engineering
Connection design
Adaptive re-use assessment
Disaster assessment
Our Markets
Manufacturing
Distribution
K-12 Education
Retail & Restaurant
Multi-family Residential
Office
Healthcare
Theater & Film
Government & Civic
Prototypical Design
Our Reach
WEC is located in the metro Atlanta area with a satellite office in Port St. Joe, Florida, but our reputation is not limited to the Southeast. With clients all over the US, our engineers are licensed in 47 states and territories.
Who We Are
The Willett team is a place where top talent intersects with congenial client relationships. We bring energy and passion to our projects, along with a friendly and positive attitude.
Collaboration, advanced technology and a sustainable approach to the way we do business creates a positive work environment for our employees and clients alike.
Our Approach
Superior structural design is about more than physics. It’s about listening to your objectives, collaborating, and keeping a real-world approach. It’s about combining our decades of experience with the creativity to imagine new possibilities. It’s about achieving your vision through innovative, cost-effective, and sound solutions.
That’s why our approach is so uniquely client-centered.
Communication is our top priority from the first conversation to the completion of a successful project.
At WEC, we still believe in returning calls and responding to emails. We are your team. Our skills – and our time – are at your service.
Our Story
Willett Engineering Company was founded in 1990 on the principles of quality engineering and respect for clients. Our commitment to personal attention and responsiveness has allowed us to cultivate many longstanding client relationships over the years.
Over the years WEC has grown into a diverse professional firm with extensive experience in a broad range of project types and the full spectrum of building materials. In addition to our main office in the metro Atlanta area, we also have a satellite office in Port St. Joe.
We are proud to say our commitment to safety, satisfaction and serviceability has never wavered. Over 95% of our business comes from repeat clients. Earning their trust is our proudest achievement.
Projects
Midtown High School
Atlanta, Georgia
- New Building Design
- 65,000 sf
- Construction cost of $17 million
- Design challenge: classroom building bridges 30 feet over underlying sewer system.
Client: Cooper Carry
Fox Factory
Gainesville, Georgia
New Building Design
WEC provided structural design for this 350,000-sf, vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution facility. The structural design includes a large office mezzanine, anodizer room, clean rooms, truck canopy, and fuel storage area.
Client: BRPH
Historic Ford Auditorium
Berry College, Rome, Georgia
Structural Renovation & Historic Preservation
WEC researched this 1928 auditorium’s original blueprints and construction materials in order to create 3D models of the original roof trusses. Based on these models, WEC created a framing plan to install a new, state-of-the-art acoustic ceiling.
Winner, Architecture MasterPrize 2020, Restoration & Renovation Category
Client: CEVIAN Design Lab
Barack & Michelle Obama Academy
Atlanta, Georgia
New Building Design & Structural Renovation
- 10,000 sf heavy renovation
- 3,000 sf new media addition
- 8,050 sf new gymnasium addition
- 400 sf new entrance addition
- Construction cost: $11 million
Client: Cooper Carry
News
Careers with WEC
Willett Engineering is a standout workplace with unique advantages for engineers of all experience levels. These are the things our current engineers value most about our company:
Teamwork
“I enjoy the approachability of upper management and the willingness others have to help in all aspects of design. Most of the time I can go to anyone in the office for questions or guidance.” – Josh M.
“I love that all team members are willing to collaborate to tackle difficult challenges.”– Laura M.
“What drew me to Willett Engineering was the emphasis on communication and teamwork. Everyone has the opportunity to present methods, solutions, or alternatives to design that will be considered in the development of each project. All opinions are valued.”– John V.
Growth
“I enjoy getting to work on a variety of project types that challenge me both technically and creatively.”– Matt N.
“I like working at WEC because it has a small company feel and still allows me to be exposed to a wide variety of projects. I’m able to design with a variety of materials for a variety of occupancies, from car washes to movie studios. Because we are a small company, I was able to tackle full projects, mostly on my own, a lot sooner than if I was at a bigger company.”– Kailee G.
Culture
“We can work as a team and share the workload that takes the pressure off from tight deadlines. We have wonderful clients that are easy to work with and are professional. And the flexibility provides for a good work-life balance that helps me fulfill my personal and professional responsibilities.”– Matt N.
“We always say the kind of person who’s successful here is the person who wants the ball at the end of the game – someone who wants the challenge and wants to see it through. But hard work is easier when you’re working with friends. Willett Engineering is a friendly place, where we know each other and treat each other well. It’s my intention that it always stays that way.”– WEC President Brandon Hoffman
Willett Engineering is defined by two core values: providing structural solutions of the highest quality, and offering the best possible service to our clients. Engineers with top skills and a mindset for collaboration and growth are welcome to submit their resume at any time.
Send your resume to info@willettengineering.com.
