Is SmithGroup a good company to work for?

SmithGroup has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 369 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 91% of employees would recommend working at SmithGroup to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SmithGroup have been left by employees working as Intern , Architect I and Architect II .

Does SmithGroup pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SmithGroup employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SmithGroup. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SmithGroup?

91% of SmithGroup employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SmithGroup 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SmithGroup?

Architect (25) , Architect I (20) , Architect II (16) , Architectural Designer (15) , Intern (14) , Mechanical Engineer (10) , Architectural Intern (7) , Engineer (7) , Interior Designer (7) , Architect III (5) , Project Manager (5) , Architect-1 (4) , Architecture Intern (4) , Landscape Architect (4) , Principal (4)

What are the pros of working at SmithGroup according to real employee reviews?

"great people to work with" ((in 51 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good benefits and Fridays off." ((in 25 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great opportunities to get the right kind of responsibilities and exposure to some of the best work out there." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SmithGroup according to real employee reviews?

"salary is low;" ((in 12 reviews)); "it had average pay and" ((in 9 reviews)); "Poor management and guidance from supervisor." ((in 6 reviews)); "May not have great mentorship" ((in 4 reviews)); "Favoritism is real." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about SmithGroup layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SmithGroup layoffs and their outlook for job security at SmithGroup in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SmithGroup locations?

San Francisco , Detroit , Washington , Chicago , Phoenix , Los Angeles , Ann Arbor , Dallas , Boston , Denver , Madison , Pittsburgh , Norfolk , Saint Louis , San Diego , Baltimore , Tampa , East Los Angeles

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SmithGroup reviews

4.0

91% would recommend to a friend

(322 total reviews)

Troy Thompson and Roxanne Malek

98% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (322 reviews)

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SmithGroup has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 322 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SmithGroup employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

322 reviews

4.0

Jul 6, 2026

Great perks with a diverse and inclusive culture

Entry level structural engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- 15 Fridays off a year - very diverse and inclusive - offer lunch for employees on Tuesday and Thursdays

Cons

I do not have any cons I can think of.

4.0

Jul 2, 2026

Supportive environment with outdated technology

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice people, new office, supportive

Cons

outdated tech, low pay, difficult to get promoted

4.0

Jun 21, 2026

Good growth opportunities, but limited project variety

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities for growth and career

Cons

Variety of projects not there

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