Structural vs. Civil Engineer in Georgia: Which One You Actually Need, and Who Can Seal It
A civil engineer designs everything outside the building envelope: grading, drainage and detention, erosion control, utilities, septic, roads, and the permit plan sets a jurisdiction reviews. A structural engineer designs the load-carrying parts of the building itself: footings, foundations, beams, headers, framing, and retaining wall structures. In Georgia both are licensed professional engineers, but “professional…