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SSOE is an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm.
We design and build for the world ahead, while delivering unparalleled value to our clients around the globe. Every decision we make is driven by our commitment to executing high-quality projects on schedule, with fewer problems, for lower total cost. And we hold ourselves accountable: Since we started tracking in 2009, we’ve saved our clients $2 billion.
What truly differentiates us is our focus on collaboration—from the way we treat each other and our clients to the way we deliver projects, aligning all stakeholders around a common vision and a carefully designed plan to achieve it. Together, we’re making an impact.
Our Mission
To deliver unparalleled client value that advances the AEC industry.
Our Vision
Designing and building the future for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Our Values
Safety
We provide SSOE employees, visitors, and contractors with a safe and healthy environment.
Quality
We use standard procedures to achieve consistent deliverables while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Integrity
We strive to be honest, moral, and ethical in everything we do.
Agility
We quickly and continuously adapt to market and environmental changes in productive and cost-effective ways.
Collaboration
We work together as a team and communicate constantly, to deliver superior outcomes.
Innovation
We employ creativity to develop new and fresh ideas that deliver maximum value.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We’re committed to learning about, embracing, and valuing the full range of human differences.
Social Responsibility
We make choices that acknowledge the best interests of our environment, communities, and stakeholders.
Industry Rankings
Building Design + ConstructionEngineering News-Record (ENR)ENR Global SourcebookConsulting-Specifying EngineerArchitectural Record
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Top 10 Industrial Engineering Firm for more than a decade
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Top 15 Engineering / Architecture Firm for more than a decade
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Top 2 Semiconductor Design Firm for the past 8 years
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Ranked #2 Manufacturing Design Firm for the past 3 years
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Ranked #4 Automotive Plant Design Firm in 2024
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Ranked #8 Chemical Plant Design Firm in 2024
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Top 30 Industrial Process Design Firm for more than a decade
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Top 25 International Manufacturing Design Firm for the past 9 years
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MEP Giant for more than a decade
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Top 300 Architectural Firm for more than a decade
The SSOE Experience is the combination of our Value Promise and Great Client Service that results in trusted relationships.
9 out of 10
would recommend us
9 out of 10 of our clients surveyed would recommend SSOE to a colleague.
150
Long-standing Clients
150 of our clients have been with us for over 20 years.
$2 Billion
Cost Savings
We’ve saved our clients $2 billion since we began tracking in 2009.
Quality is an integral part of every day and every project.
At SSOE, we have established effective, efficient quality processes and management practices, in addition to our continuous improvement efforts. Our Quality Systems Policies and Procedures comply with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
SSOE is an active member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) and a leader in the area of Lean practices in the various markets we serve. Our Lean training curriculum expands these practices throughout our company, allowing us to deliver more value to our clients and driving our commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Awards
“Hot Firm” by Zweig Group
SSOE has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the U.S. by management consulting and research firm Zweig Group for seven consecutive years.
“Top Engineering Firm” by Birmingham Business Journal
For 8 consecutive years, SSOE has been named a Top 25 Engineering Firm in Birmingham, Alabama by Birmingham Business Journal. This ranking is based on the total number of local licensed professional engineers and speaks to our growing presence in the Southeast U.S.
“Top Engineering Firm” By Nashville Business Journal
SSOE has been named a Top Engineering Firm by Nashville Business Journal. This ranking is based on the total number of local licensed professional engineers and speaks to our growing presence in the Southeast U.S.
“Great Workplace” by Great Place to Work
SSOE has been honored seven times by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work® with the “Great Workplace” certification based on exemplary ratings provided by SSOE’s U.S. employees in an anonymous survey. This award recognizes SSOE’s commitment to our employees as well as our extensive list of benefits programs and employee perks.
“All-Star Employer” by Samaritan Health Plans
SSOE was named an “All-Star Employer” by Samaritan Health Plans for exemplifying best in workplace wellness, recognizing the firm among the more than 35 companies in Oregon that competed for the honor.
Culture of Health Award by CHC Wellness
CHC Wellness honored SSOE with the Culture of Health Award. This award recognizes leadership in raising the level of engagement among employees by creating a culture of health that encourages, supports, and rewards healthy living. SSOE was selected for setting a standard for wellness within our community, displaying a top-down effort that has positively impacted the lives of our employees, and for dedicating considerable efforts to expand participation in our wellness programs.
“Ohio Distinguished Employer” by Ohio Cooperative Education Association
The Ohio Distinguished Employer Award by the Ohio Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) recognizes exceptional commitment to providing learning and employment opportunities for co-ops. The award takes into account the quality of work assignments as well as the special assistance and opportunities provided to full-time co-op students and the institutions they represent. SSOE was nominated by Vicki Kuntz, Director, Engineering Career Management Center at The University of Toledo.
Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award by Ohio Psychological Association
Despite the high stress and anxiety levels that often accompany uncertain economic conditions, SSOE has managed to help our employees live less stressful lives. The Ohio Psychological Association (OPA) named SSOE one of four psychologically healthy workplaces. To be considered for this award, an application must be submitted to the OPA and a panel of OPA members must conduct a site visit. The workplace is evaluated in five areas: employee involvement, employee growth and development, health and safety, employee recognition, and work-life balance.
“Middle Tennessee’s Healthiest Employers” by Nashville Business Journal
SSOE was recognized as Middle Tennessee’s Healthiest Employers (Large Company: 500-1,499) by Nashville Business Journal. The publication honored 20 finalists with offices in Middle Tennessee. Finalists were broken down into five categories, based on size, with one winner named in each category based on overall score. Companies were judged based on wellness programs for employees. Criteria included cultural commitment, foundational components, strategic planning, programming and intervention and reporting and analysis.
Parent-Friendly Workplace Award
The Parent-Friendly Workplace Award recognizes a company / organization that is supportive of family obligations and is a great place to work. Employees need the flexibility to make decisions in the best interest of their families while meeting their employment responsibilities. This award honors employers who understand and provide that flexibility. At SSOE, work-life balance is a key value and is one of the factors contributing to our high employee retention rate. An important aspect of attracting and retaining the best people is offering them what they want and need from an employer.
University of Toledo Human Resources Award of Excellence
SSOE was honored for our outstanding human resources program in the form of the Human Resources Award for Excellence from the University of Toledo and the Toledo Area Human Resources Association. This award was presented based on SSOE’s outstanding recruitment program as well as our clear career progression track, industry leading 401(k) and profit sharing plans, flexible benefits program, wellness program, and training and development program—all resulting in our high retention rate.
“Best AEC Firm to Work For” by BD+C
Building Design + Construction Magazine (BD+C) named SSOE a “Best AEC Firm to Work For.” This honor is given to industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. and is a valuable third-party endorsement of our efforts as we compete to attract and retain top talent in a tight labor market. The award was based on SSOE’s holistic approach to benefits, which we call our Employment Value Proposition.
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