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 28 reviews)); "My coworkers and boss were nice." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 9 reviews)); "Training is great and will open more doors for other opportunities" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great environment in and the feeling that management cares about each individual employee" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Bad pay for long days" ((in 13 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 7 reviews)); "Communication was always a struggle." ((in 5 reviews)); "No work/life balance, sexist, and inconsistent work/work schedule" ((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

5.0

Sep 9, 2020

Lots of Integrity

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are honest and hard-working. Safe work practices are top priority. Leadership, as well as technical experts, are engaged, accessible, and approachable.

Cons

Would welcome an improvement in benefits.

S&ME Response

5y

We appreciate your positive feedback. As an employee-owned company, we thrive when our employees are honest and hard-working. We will maintain easy access to management and subject matter experts throughout the company. Please send ideas of how we can continue this access at feedback@smeinc.com.

4.0

Aug 25, 2020

Good career starter

Staff professional i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours in the winter, guaranteed 40. Upward movement opportunities.

Cons

Sometimes will have to work over 40 and some weekends.

S&ME Response

5y

Thank you for your feedback. We are excited to provide you with upward movement and hope that we can continue to challenge you and help you grow in your career. Please send any additional questions you have to feedback@smeinc.com.

5.0

Aug 5, 2020

Great Team

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee owned! Committed to safety and quality. Great project diversity. Caring team. Opportunity for personal and professional growth through employee development training programs at the young professional, project management, and executive levels.

Cons

Office locations generally limited to the Southeast with some Midwest opportunities.

S&ME Response

5y

Thank you for your positive feedback. As employee-owners, we take pride in both the quality of services that we provide to our clients and the development opportunities we provide to our employee-owners. Safety is also paramount at S&ME to ensure that our greatest assets return home safely to their families each day. We look forward to continuous growth inside and outside of our existing footprint. Please reach out to us with any additional feedback at feedback@smeinc.com.

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