The Opportunity
We are seeking a mid-level engineer or architect to join our team—a role that offers the chance to build on your existing expertise while serving as a vital link between our early-career and senior professionals. Ideal candidates will have prior experience at a engineering, architecture, or consulting firm and a strong desire to deepen their technical skills. As a member of the Building Materials Group, you will tackle complex challenges, delving into the details to develop innovative solutions for projects ranging from buildings to bridges.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Building Science, or related field.
- Five (5) plus years of similar experience.
- Excellent technical, written, graphical and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Perform hands-on investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations of buildings.
- Conduct testing using various tools including nondestructive testing methods.
- Analyze field and laboratory data and research to facilitate problem-solving and repair design.
- Assist with preparation of client deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and written reports.
- Interface with internal and external project teams, clients, and contractors.
- Work with team members to grow your knowledge in building systems and components.
- Assist in mentoring early-career team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication, report writing and customer relations skills.
- Ability to adapt to new challenges and learn new concepts.
- Desire for continuous learning.
- Work well with others, courteous, patient, and respectful.
- Personal awareness of role as an SME ambassador.
- Fortitude required to stick with a problem until solved.
- Open-mindedness to opinions of others.
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends on an as-needed basis.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds, stand for long periods of time, work from heights, work in tight spaces and inclement weather.
- Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner independently and with a team.
- Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.
- Willingness to travel to cover out-of-town overnight projects. A valid driver’s license (good driving record) is required.
SME's Core Values:
- Honesty and Integrity
- Respect
- Selfless Service
- Teamwork
- Practical Solutions
Benefits:
At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.
- SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
- SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
- 401k match
- Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
- Yearly performance bonuses
- Yearly wage evaluations
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
