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We are proud to share the expertise that has come from more than 50 years in our industry.

As one of the leading engineering and consulting firms in the Great Lakes Megaregion, our clients and our industry regularly turn to SME for thought leadership, research and revelations in geotechnical, environmental, building materials, pavements, and construction testing and consulting.

The SME team is composed of people who are innately passionate about building and revitalizing the built and natural environment. And we are proud to share the expertise that has come from more than 50 years in our industry. Our people literally dig into the earth, pound the pavement, and help build and cleanup the world from below the ground up. And we lead the way in discovering and implementing innovative, practical, cost-saving methods and techniques that make the difference for businesses we serve and the world in which we live.

We encourage you to take advantage of our experience and share in what we’ve learned by exploring our latest resources and engaging with SME at upcoming events.

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Mark Kramer headshot

12/05/2024

Mark Kramer Shares His Journey on GBA’s GeoHeroes Podcast Series

SME's multiservice strategy on the Detroit Hudson's site

11/22/2024

How a Multiservice Strategy Yields Value in the Construction Project Life Cycle

11/06/2024

A Reliable Foundation for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Expansion

Applying the base coat of protectant to an e-coat tank.

10/18/2024

Protecting the E-coat Process in the Automotive Industry

08/21/2024

How SME’s Co-op Experience Enhances Your College Journey and Launches Your Career

training for civil engineering Internships and Co-ops

08/20/2024

The Ultimate Guide to Civil Engineering Internships and Co-ops

Building enclosure commissioning air flow test

07/15/2024

A New Certification Pushes SME to the Forefront of Building Enclosure Commissioning

Underground cavern in Jeffersonville, Indiana

06/25/2024

The Billion Dollar Cavern

Best firms to work for award 2024

06/11/2024

SME’s Employee Experience Earns Industry-Wide Recognition

06/07/2024

Awards from the ACEC and ASCE Highlight SME’s Volunteer Leadership in Advocacy and Outreach

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06/01/2024

How to Find the Right Project Partner for Data Center Construction 

05/31/2024

GBA Recognizes SME with Two Awards at 2024 Annual Conference

03/11/2024

SME Named ACEC Michigan’s 2024 Firm of the Year

Mark Kramer headshot

02/09/2024

SME’s President and CEO Mark Kramer, PE Featured on The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

01/19/2024

2023 SME Passionate People Photo Competition

12/13/2023

2023 SME Share What You Can Competition

101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

09/04/2023

2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For – Top 101 in The Nation

Mark Kramer inducted into SSEBE

05/17/2023

SME’s CEO Mark Kramer, PE Inducted into the SSEBE Academy of Distinguished Civil Engineering Alumni at Arizona State University

09/27/2022

New Home for Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center

09/05/2022

2022 Platinum Award for Excellence in Client Experience

09/05/2022

Leadership Appointments

09/05/2022

Employee Spotlight: Laurel Johnson, PE

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