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Structural Engineers Specializing in Steel Design and Construction

Who we are

Southern Steel
Engineers

Southern Steel Engineers, LLC was founded in 2017 by Tyler Sease in Lexington, SC with a desire to create a specialized structural engineering firm focused on steel design and construction.  The firm was established to provide our clients with superb service and efficient structural designs to make their projects a success.

Our firm is passionate about the structural steel industry and has focused our services around steel building design, steel connection design, steel stairs, shop drawing reviews and more.

Our team is well versed in structural steel design, fabrication, detailing, costs and estimating, and erection and has many years of experience working in the steel industry.  With our experience, knowledge and reliability, we are uniquely positioned to help make our client's projects successful.

Our mission is to help our clients succeed by delivering engineered solutions, efficient and economical designs, and dependable schedules.

Why Choose SSE?
WE SPECIALIZE IN STEEL 
By specializing in structural steel, we are able to become masters of our craft and provide engineering and consulting to make your project a success.

DEPENDABLE SCHEDULES & SUBMITTALS
We understand your desire for timely information and drawings. Our team is dependable and will do everything possible to meet your schedule.

EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL DESIGNS
Our designs for steel structures, connections and stairs are economical and practical. We provide value to projects by keeping the fabricators and erectors in mind. 
Qualifications
Experience
Our principal engineers have over 37 years of experience, including working directly for major fabricators.  Experience includes countless large and complex projects across the U.S.
Certifications
Licenses include PE (Professional Engineer), SE (Structural Engineer) and CWI (Certified Welding Inspector).  We are licensed in 46 states including the entire Eastern half of the United States.
trust
We strive to build meaningful relationships with our clients that are built on trust.  Our word means something, and we do everything in our power to hold up our end of the bargain.

SSE Company Resume

This document provides an overview of our capabilities in structural steel design, detailing how we approach projects across various industries. Whether you're looking for an experienced partner in steel connection design, building design, or value engineering, our resume showcases the breadth of our work and commitment to delivering practical, efficient solutions.
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WHAT CAN WE DESIGN FOR YOU?

By specializing in structural steel, we are able to become masters of our craft and provide engineering and consulting to make your project a success. Our designs for steel structures, connections and stairs are economical and practical.  We provide value to projects by keeping the fabricators and erectors in mind.
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Steel Connection Design
Steel Stair Design
Building Design
Steel Erection Engineering
Miscellaneous Steel Design
Steel Shop Drawing Review
Field Fix Engineering

Steel Connection Design

Connection design for structural steel including standard shear connections, moments, bracing, trusses, cranes, high-seismic and specialty conditions.

Extensive experience working with steel fabricators to provide connections that are easy to …
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Steel Stair Design

Steel stair design services include everything from custom and monumental stairs to exterior grating and stair towers. Each project is supported with stamped engineering submittals and detailed calculations, ensuring fabricators have everything needed for smooth, efficient installation​.
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Building Design

We offer comprehensive structural engineering services specializing in steel structures, including design-build, EOR, value engineering, and steel connection design. Using advanced 3D modeling in Revit, we collaborate closely with the design team to deliver precise construction documents that ensure seamless integration and smooth project execution.
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Steel Erection Engineering

We deliver expert steel erection engineering support to ensure structural stability and safety during erection, with services like stability analysis, temporary bracing design, and site-specific erection plans. Our team specializes in long-span truss stability, lifting plans with heavy-lift cranes, and provides quick, responsive solutions to keep your project moving efficiently.
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Miscellaneous Steel Design

We provide specialized engineering services for miscellaneous steel structures, including canopies, ladders, platforms, stair towers, and catwalks, ensuring safety under wind, seismic, and code-prescribed loads. Our designs cover all structural elements and connections, including foundations when needed, for a seamless project.
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Steel Shop Drawing Review

If your project requires a shop drawing review letter or detailing under an engineer's supervision, we provide thorough reviews for conformance with construction documents, AISC code, and your shop standards. Our hybrid review system integrates 3D model analysis with 2D verification for efficiency and accuracy. Markups are shared, followed by a stamped letter for submittal.
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Field Fix Engineering

Field issues can stem from fabrication or detailing errors, misaligned walls, or design changes. Whatever the cause, we engineer cost-effective solutions. With expertise in steel fabrication and erection, our team provides practical field fixes.
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Who we are

Our Experienced Professionals

Meet our team
Our team is well versed in structural steel design, fabrication, detailing, costs and estimating, and erection and has many years of experience working in the steel industry.  With our experience, knowledge and reliability, we are uniquely positioned to help make our client's projects successful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Southern Steel Engineers, we understand that every project is unique and often raises important questions. Our FAQ section provides clear and concise answers to common inquiries regarding our services, project processes, industries we serve, and how we ensure efficiency in delivering structural steel engineering solutions.

1. Is SSE qualified to work on my projects?

Southern Steel Engineers is licensed in 46 states and we have a team of PEs and EITs on staff. Tyler Sease is also a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) and Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)to better tackle challenges on projects.

2. What are your primary clients and services?

At Southern Steel Engineers, our primary clients include steel fabricators, steel detailers, and steel erectors. We specialize in structural steel design, including steel connection design, steel shop drawing review and miscellaneous steel design. We also have the capability to provide structural building design, miscellaneous structure design for things like catwalks and platforms, shop drawing review, erection engineering, and field fix solutions.

3. Do you have the capacity to handle large-scale projects?

Yes, Southern Steel Engineers has the expertise, resources, and technical capabilities to manage large-scale structural steel projects. Our team is equipped to handle high-volume connection designs, complex delegated design tasks, and extensive shop drawing reviews for projects of any size. Our team has successfully completed design on several projects in excess of 10,000 Tons with the largest being approximately 40,000 Tons.
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Structural Engineering Consultants Specializing in Steel Design and Construction. Our primary services include building design, steel connection design, shop drawing reviews, stair design and steel consulting.

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