Does S&ME pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, S&ME employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at S&ME. This rating has improved by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at S&ME?

70% of S&ME employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated S&ME 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at S&ME?

Project Manager (14) , Staff Professional (13) , Staff Professional I (7) , Engineer (6) , Engineering Technician (6) , Engineering Technician II (4) , Professional (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Civil Engineer (3) , Construction Materials Technician (3) , Geotechnical Staff Professional (3) , Lab Technician (3) , Project Engineer (3) , Senior Engineer (3) , Staff Engineer (3)

What are the pros of working at S&ME according to real employee reviews?

"People here are great to work with and everyone seems to get along well." ((in 30 reviews)); "Amazing talented coworkers across the footprint." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great work environment with friendly employees." ((in 5 reviews)); "3 weeks of PTO was a plus Average Benefits" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at S&ME according to real employee reviews?

"Can be long hours for relatively low pay" ((in 14 reviews)); "I do not know how isolated these incidents are, or how much the upper management is aware." ((in 9 reviews)); "senior leadership only cares about production and telling you what you want to hear, not following through" ((in 7 reviews)); "Low Salaries compared to market" ((in 6 reviews)); "Communication was always a struggle." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about S&ME layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about S&ME layoffs and their outlook for job security at S&ME in 2026.

What are the top reviewed S&ME locations?

Raleigh , Charlotte , Knoxville , Nashville , Atlanta , Spartanburg , Lexington-Fayette , Charleston , Columbia , Chattanooga , Orlando , Huntsville , Duluth , Greensboro , Wilmington , Indianapolis , New Albany , Columbus , Tampa , Greenville , Window Rock , Canton , Asheville , Lexington , Clarksville , Memphis , Cincinnati , Cleveland , Addis , Baton Rouge

S&ME reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(218 total reviews)

Stewart Laney

98% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

S&ME has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 218 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The S&ME employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

218 reviews

5.0

Dec 18, 2025

Great Company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team atmosphere and ESOP benefits

Cons

Consulting can have long hours

S&ME Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share this with us! We’re glad to hear you are having a positive experience with your team in Charlotte. We appreciate your hard work in supporting our projects and clients.

5.0

Dec 16, 2025

Great Work Environment

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experienced team of consultants doing quality work, good base pay, flexible PTO, safe working conditions, and great work culture that values your personal life outside of the office.

Cons

No 401k match, weak employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) that encourages you to contribute your own funds, small bonuses for middle management, and no medical until one month into starting work.

S&ME Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your recognition of the quality work, compensation, culture, and benefits we offer. Our ESOP is designed to make a meaningful long-term impact, and we’d like to clarify that employees do not need to contribute their own funds to participate. Company contributions are automatic; any personal contributions are entirely optional and simply provide an additional investment choice.

5.0

Dec 4, 2025

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ESOP - Our stock price has grown tremendously over the last 2 years Career Growth & Development Opportunities - Lots of programs, performance evaluations, trainings, certifications and more available High Quality - We pride ourselves on the high quality work and the technical expertise we provide to our clients Culture - Great people, great working environment

Cons

I don't have any. I truly love this company.

S&ME Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing these comments with us! We are also excited about our growth over the last two years, and are happy to hear how much you’ve enjoyed working for S&ME!

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