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Mid-Level Engineer/Architect

Job Category: Technical

Full-Time

On-site

Grand Rapids, MI 49508, USA

Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a mid-level architect or engineer to join our team, a role that offers the opportunity to build on your existing expertise while serving as a vital link between our early career and senior professionals. Ideal candidates will have prior experience at an engineering, architecture, or consulting firm and a strong desire to deepen their technical skills, including performing building evaluations and investigations and developing the technical documents needed to repair identified issues.

In addition to technical development, this role provides a pathway to grow as a seller doer, balancing hands-on project work with client interaction, relationship building, and contributions to business development. Whether you already have seller doer experience or are eager to learn how to become one, you will be supported in developing the confidence and capabilities needed to engage clients, help identify opportunities, and contribute to the growth of our practice.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a seller-doer by balancing technical project work with client engagement and strategic growth initiatives.
• Evaluate building enclosure systems (e.g. cladding, fenestration, curtain wall, air barrier systems, roofing, waterproofing).
• Perform forensic assessments of building enclosure failures, including field diagnostic, testing and reporting.
• Prepare project deliverables such as proposals, reports, technical specifications and repair or replacement details.
• Oversee various aspects of projects, such as project schedule, deliverables, fees, and invoicing, and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• Productively interact with client representatives and SME subcontractors.
• Collaborate with group to develop practical recommendations for the client.
• Support the growth of building enclosure services by staying engaged with your professional network and helping cultivate new client connections.
• Help maintain strong client relationships through reliable project delivery, responsive communication, and day-to-day collaboration.
• Work with junior and senior level staff to perform day-to-day project tasks.
• Contribute to company-wide objectives through involvement in office and company development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Building Science, or related field.
• Pursing or have achieved RA or PE.
• Five (5) plus years of similar experience.
• Excellent technical, written, graphical and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication, report writing and customer relations skills.
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and learn new concepts.
• Desire for continuous learning.
• Work well with others, courteous, patient, and respectful.
• Personal awareness of role as an SME ambassador.
• Fortitude required to stick with a problem until solved.
• Open-mindedness to opinions of others.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends on an as-needed basis.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, stand for long periods of time, work from heights, work in tight spaces and inclement weather.
• Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner independently and with a team.
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Willingness to travel to cover out-of-town overnight projects. A valid driver's license (good driving record) is required.

Benefits:

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off

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