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 29 reviews)); "Amazing talented coworkers across the footprint." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great environment in and the feeling that management cares about each individual employee" ((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?

"I do not know how isolated these incidents are, or how much the upper management is aware." ((in 10 reviews)); "senior leadership only cares about production and telling you what you want to hear, not following through" ((in 8 reviews)); "Salary not competitive w/ larger companies" ((in 5 reviews)); "Communication was always a struggle." ((in 5 reviews)); "Don't get me wrong: I understand putting in my time slumping concrete to get to a better opportunity years down the road." ((in 4 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

218 reviews

3.0

Sep 16, 2025

Okay place to work.

Construction engineering technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some travel (optional) with per diem Flexibility PTO Company Truck People are friendly

Cons

Odd hours, sometimes night shifts Don’t know where you’re working til the day of or day before sometimes Hard to advance your career, very slow to get you certifications or field experience in your desired area Winters are slow Low pay for the work

S&ME Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the flexibility, travel opportunities, and working with a friendly team. We know that field work can come with unpredictable schedules and changing locations, and we understand how that can be challenging. We're always looking for ways to improve communication and support around scheduling, certifications, and career growth so our team feels set up for success. We appreciate you being part of S&ME and sharing your feedback!

4.0

Sep 11, 2025

HR is Turning Around S&ME for the Better

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The HR team has done a fantastic job with redeveloping worker compensation to benefit the worker. The company does strive to provide a work-life balance; however, it's still project-dependent. Additionally, the ESOP stock has had excellent gains over the past couple of years, and the company is on pace for another positive year.

Cons

They worry too much during the slow periods and tend to focus on numbers. During these months, everyone is viewed as a number, particularly the direct/billable hour metric.

S&ME Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing this feedback! We appreciate the recognition of our company improvements as well as the advice for us to continue growing and creating a thriving and prosperous work environment.

1.0

Aug 13, 2025

Toxic Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many great people. Decent pay.

Cons

Toxic workplace. Management refused to do anything about toxic individuals. Many changes in upper management at the time. Poor leadership. Unrewarding.

S&ME Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Feedback like yours is important, and we take it seriously. Please reach out to us at feedback@smeinc.com.

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