The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that SUNGDO ENG USA, a subsidiary of Korea-based Sungdo Engineering & Construction, has opened its corporate U.S. headquarters in Gwinnett County and is creating 30 jobs. SUNGDO ENG USA provides highly technical construction services to many Georgia-based clients.

“Korea continues to be an incredibly important strategic market for investment in Georgia and we are excited to welcome SUNGDO ENG USA to our international family of companies,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “I am confident that SUNGDO ENG USA will prosper in Georgia. Many thanks to our economic development partners in Gwinnett County for their continued efforts to grow jobs and opportunities in the community.”

SUNGDO ENG USA is an industrial plant construction company founded by specialists with a diversity of knowledge and experience in biotechnology and engineering and developing semiconductors, display projects, solar cells, and more. SUNGDO ENG USA supplies a total solution system, which encompasses design, engineering, procurement, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and after-sales service to its customers. Sungdo Engineering & Construction is headquartered in Seoul, Korea, with offices across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company’s U.S. headquarters in Gwinnett County includes corporate offices and warehousing space.

“The main reason SUNGDO ENG USA chose Georgia is that the investments of high-tech businesses are taking place in Georgia. We currently have primary clients and projects for a high-tech facility in Georgia and expect to expand more soon,” said Ju Ho Lee, CEO for SUNGDO ENG USA. “In addition, compared with other regions, it was a natural choice to be located in the State of Georgia because of the top-rated business environment, infrastructure, and all of the conditions for business success.”

SUNGDO ENG USA’s 11,735-square-foot office and warehouse is located at 4318 Brogdon Place Cove in Suwanee. The company is hiring for positions in mechanical, electrical, and process engineering. Individuals interested in careers with the company are encouraged to visit www.sungdokorea.com/en and also email [email protected] for additional information.

“Opening the U.S. headquarters for SUNGDO ENG USA in Gwinnett County is further evidence that our community is a powerhouse for innovation,” said Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “We are honored they chose Gwinnett for their U.S. home.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development Director of Korean Investment Yoonie Kim represented the Global Commerce division on this project in partnership with Partnership Gwinnett and Georgia Power.