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SME is thrilled to be recognized as the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan's 2024 Firm of the Year! This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to ACEC, our fellow members, and the communities we serve. And – it is a fantastic way to kick-off the celebration of our 60th anniversary! As we embark on the future, we are proud to continue supporting ACEC's dedication to advancing communities, supporting its members, and shaping the future of the industry. Looking forward, we are eager to embrace new challenges, new opportunities, and achieve conquer milestones with the same passion and determination that has defined us for six decades. Cheers to ACEC, and the next 60 years! Thank you for being part of our journey. Read more here ---> https://lnkd.in/ek5Xz6M7 #acecfirmoftheyear #firmoftheyear #passionatepeople #buildandrevitalize #consultingengineers #engineering #smeusa #michigan #since1964 #sme60years American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

Ever Wonder How Vehicles and Appliances Get Painted? One of my favorite specialties is working on electrocoat tanks. Electrocoat is the first layer of paint on vehicles, appliances, and many other products. It is applied by dipping the vehicle into an electrically charged paint bath. Those giant bath tanks need to have a thick liner so the paint doesn't stick to the tank. I worked on my first tank nearly 20 years ago and been fascinated by the process ever since. Check out our recent story on the process with some cool pics. When I interned with GM nearly 30 years ago, they were working on improving this system to keep cars from rusting when they were scratched. I had no idea I would end up working on tanks for Ford, Stellantis, GM, Durr, Rivian, and Tesla. https://lnkd.in/ekzDCYC5

Such a wonderful way to give back to the community, stephen zins! It’s great to hear about your involvement with the Whiteland FFA Feed the Farmers program. Thank you for representing SME and using your VTO to make a difference—it’s the kind of impact we love to see! #smerevitalize2024 #whitelandFFA #smevto2024 #vtoday #vto #smeusa #passionatepeople #smecares #giveback #community #indiana #buildandrevitalize

Wow! what scary but important learning experience this was today at the Indiana Construction Roundtable #ICR Educational Series, Safeguarding Against Cybersecurity Threats. A great event with an even better panel of experts including #SME’s own Alicia Nicholes! #ICR #SME

Congratulations to Nicholas Jablonski, PE for successfully completing the 2024 ACEC/Michigan Emerging Leaders Program! Nick’s dedication to sharing his knowledge and experience reflects his commitment to leadership—empowering his team and those around him to reach their best potential and deliver exceptional service to clients. This achievement is a testament to his hard work and passion for continuous growth in the industry! Help us congratulate him in the comments below! 👏 #emergingleadersprogram #emergingleader #acecmichigan #smeusa #passionatepeople #buildandrevitalize

This 66 acre industrial #VIPBYDRP Mill Street site in Ecorse, MI (Wayne County) is one to watch! Millions of dollars were poured into this former US Steel site to buy the property, improve road access, clear and assess the site. Another $1.5 million is slated to be deployed. The site is 3 miles from major interstate I-75, 7 miles to the new Gordie Howe Bridge, 10 miles from DTW International airport and population of 4.7M within 60 minutes. This is a prime example of a collaboration of private and public experts not only collaborating but investing in the site including the Detroit Regional Partnership's Verified Industrial Properties program to further ready it for development. Yesterday I spent the afternoon with Mill Street Ecorse Task Force strategizing how to leverage more funding to further ready for manufacturing requirements. The Task Force includes State Land Bank Authority, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Detroit Regional Partnership, Downriver Community Conference - MI Works, Michigan Department of Treasury, Wayne County Land Bank, (4 civil engineering firms specializing in land development including SMEUSA, Giffels Webster, Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. & The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. and the City Of Ecorse. The site is currently undergoing physical site studies and once completed, the findings will be summarized and added to the due diligence report on the portal. More information on Mill Street site here: https://lnkd.in/gx9vu7Sp Thank you to DCC for hosting our group and providing lunch. Nicole Whitehead, Larry Steckelberg, John D'Addona, Jim Wagner, Jim Perry, Anthony Cartwright, Jeff Huntington, Jazmine Danci, Divya Kamath Loranger, PE, Lamar Tidwell Dan Cassidy, CPG Brent Kraft Mary Napier Hoeh, CHMM, Kyle Seidel, Laurel Johnson, Rhonda Miller, James Tischler, FAICP, MCIP-I, Tim Keyes #TeamMichigan #MichiganRealEstate #DetroitRegionalPartnership #DetroitRealEstate #IndustrialRealEstate #Downriver #Manufacturing #IndustrialDevelopment #Brownfields #SiteSelection #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #TheDirtLady

Honoring the courageous men and women who have served our nation. Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. Your bravery and selflessness inspire us every day. Thank you for your service! #veteransday #thankyouveterans #heroes #passionatepeople

Join the SME Team as an Administrative Assistant! Are you enthusiastic, tech-savvy, and thrive in a collaborative environment? Our Kalamazoo, MI office is looking for an Administrative Assistant to play a vital role in supporting our team with general office duties while working alongside various groups including HR, marketing, safety, and IT. In this role, you’ll work closely with project managers and departments to manage schedules, prepare and organize documents, assist with invoicing, and coordinate meetings and events. You’ll be the go-to person for creating a welcoming environment and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. If you're a strong communicator and enjoy keeping everything on track, apply today to join one of the Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation! Visit our careers page to apply: https://lnkd.in/eERw-pPG #joinourteam #nowhiring #smeusa #adminjob #administrativeprofessional #buildandrevitalize #bestandbrightest #kalamazoo

What a great way to bring our 34th class of co-ops to an end. Thank you to all the co-ops for all your hard work this year and to all the team leaders helping them grow over the last 6 months! SMEUSA is excited to see how your careers unfold. Also a GIANT thank you to Melessa Michael for all your hard work!!

Join the SME Team as a Technical Services Administrative Professional!   Are you an admin with a knack for detail, teamwork, and making an impact? To better serve our team members and clients, we're looking for someone to support our Steel, Coatings, and Nondestructive Testing (SCN) Group.   This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our administrative team, enhancing, aligning, and driving the effectiveness of our initiatives while engaging in projects that support SME’s well-being. This position can be based in any one of our SME offices in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio.   If you’re ready to bring your project assistance, communication, and problem-solving skills to one of the Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, we’d love to meet you! Visit our careers page to apply today! https://lnkd.in/gxhc7T3u #joinourteam #nowhiring #smeusa #adminjob #administrativeprofessional #buildandrevitalize #bestandbrightest