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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Diverse in Thought, United in Action

Our Commitment

Together, we are on a journey.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a commitment to create a culture that encourages growth at all levels. By building trust and valuing team results, this becomes a strategic advantage that benefits us all.

Our people are our greatest asset, and collaboration is our greatest tool. Everyone has something to offer and by tapping into their unique insights we optimize and generate innovative ideas and solutions to complex problems.

The tenacious pursuit of embracing diversity, pledging equity, and intentional inclusion will lead us to an environment in which all people feel respected and safe bringing their whole selves to work.

Making Strides

We’ve already come a long way on the path to greater diversity, equity, and inclusion at SSOE. Some of our notable milestones include:

100% of our employees participate in DEI and ethics training.
We’ve increased the number of women in leadership roles by over 20% in 5 years.
We appointed the first woman President and Chair of the Board in 2020.
We hired our first Corporate Director of DEI in 2022.
In 2022, a DEI committee was added to SSOE’s Board of Directors. This committee is led by a woman who is an external member of the board.
We formed our first Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in 2023.
We observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a holiday and day of community service for our staff.
SSOE participates in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, and currently employs more than 65
veterans across our firm.

Narrowing the Divide (One Step at a Time)

There’s no quick or easy solution for building a diverse workplace. Through our time, talents, and contributions, we’ve been nurturing DEI at a societal level to begin building a stronger workforce that is truly reflective of the diversity of our population.

We’re deeply invested in community and university partnerships that work to prepare students from all walks of life for successful careers in the STEM / STEAM fields. At the talent acquisition level, we actively seek to hire individuals with diverse backgrounds who are historically underrepresented or marginalized in our industry. Through this lifecycle approach, we aim to advance DEI in the architecture, engineering, construction, and adjacent industries for many generations to come.