Don't become another "Mr. or Mrs. SmithGroup" SmithGroup SF 10 years - Senior Associate SmithGroup Employee Review

1.0
Nov 17, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Great people who are in the same prison... most do tend to stick together... others take advantage. You might make a friend... hopefully you'll meet someone who will get you a better job.

Cons

Everything. Even the "bagel Monday" is stale... The office design is a junk shop of wannabe progressive, the administrative staff is hired on a "bored, poor and just need a job" basis. If there is any talent there it sinks to the level of working at the DMV. And don't even think about Senior Management. This is a place in which Senior Management dislikes everyone and tells them on a daily basis. This is not a long term career place. Get in, take as much (sloppy) documentation, then leave and advance your career. Stay FAR away from Workplace. It is an asp nest.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Very welcoming environment with talented engineers and architects. They’re passionate about sustainability and performance-driven design. IMPACT is great as well.

Cons

Tasks could get boring after a while, which is true for repetitive work in any field, not just this company. But for a short-term internship, everything felt enjoyable and educational.

3.0
Jul 21, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Occasional Friday-offs (normal workday is 8.5 hours)

Cons

Low salary Top-heavy organization structure Tendency to silo

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