Refining the workplace. Four decades in, SSOE and Marathon Petroleum Corporation are still setting the pace for workplace innovation. Our latest project—the Marketing Building Renovation and The Hub dining experience—outpaces expectations. Designed for today’s agile workforce, the space features modular collaboration zones, vibrant communal areas, and tech-forward flexibility. Every level supports a range of work styles, from individual focus to large group gatherings. Built to go the distance, we preserved existing systems and furnishings while upgrading to a sustainable, state-of-the-art HVAC system with optimized piping—all without breaking stride or disrupting operations.
SSOE was named one of Birmingham’s Largest Employers by the Birmingham Business Journal, in good company alongside clients like University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children's of Alabama. For generations, we’ve supported the region's industrial backbone—now powering the South’s surge in mission-critical data centers, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy infrastructure. From redundant Tier III designs to LEED‑certified and AI‑ready facilities, our Birmingham team brings new meaning to boots-on-the-ground expertise, continuing to deliver what SSOE has always been known for: bigger and bolder design. #SSOEsoutheast
Benefits that walk the walk. During a recent collaboration week in our Columbia office, teammates took their meeting on the move, walking to the State House while earning points toward our wellness program—with benefits that go the extra mile, so do our employees. #SSOEsoutheast #chooseSSOE
Built to train those who will build the future, the Hyundai Mobility Training Center of Georgia is opening doors to the next generation of mobility. The 89,000 SF advanced manufacturing training environment fuels Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), the largest economic investment in Georgia’s history and the company's first dedicated EV mass-production facility in the U.S. Powered by the Technical College System of Georgia’s Georgia Quick Start program, the nation’s #1 workforce training program, the center features industry-leading robotics, mechatronics, and EV assembly high bay labs that prepare talent for the road ahead. #SSOEsoutheast #WorkforceDevelopment
Looking forward, together. In this Greater Des Moines Partnership blog article, SSOE’s Jeff Blosser shares how the integration of SHYFT's architecture and design team into our firm marks a significant step forward in delivering full-service architecture and engineering solutions to clients in Greater Des Moines. From community-focused projects like Forest Avenue Rowhomes to AI-driven design and $2B in client savings, we’re streamlining the process—think fewer handoffs, more impact. #ElevatedThroughDesign
Fortune favors culture. Fortune magazine named us one of the 25 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ in the country. Because when you invest in your people, the market notices. This is the first time we’ve been named to this prestigious list, based on survey responses from nearly 149,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in our industry category. SSOE’s Brad Rowe, Senior Vice President of People and Culture, and Candice Harrison, Director of Inclusion and Community Impact, quoted within. #PressRelease #chooseSSOE
Leading with gratitude. Our teams found meaningful ways to give thanks and give back this season. In Nashville, colleagues gathered for an office potluck. In Toledo, our team packed 500 weekender bags, an all-time high, and 150 Thanksgiving meals with United Way of Greater Toledo and the Islamic Food Bank of Toledo. In Portland, we’re extending that spirit through Giving Tuesday—matching donations to BUILDING BLOCKS 2 SUCCESS, helping expand STEM opportunities for underrepresented youth. #Thanksgiving #GivingTuesday #SSOEcares
Clowning around is serious business. SSOE leadership Robin Whitney, David Semproch, Vince DiPofi, and Brian Kleman joined the local Distinguished Clown Corps to kick off the holiday season at the City of Toledo's Annual Holiday Parade. For 77 years, we’ve proudly called the Glass City home and we’re honored to celebrate the community that's supported us every step of the way. #Thanksgiving #SSOEcares
Thanksgiving reminds us: it’s the people—our clients, colleagues, and communities—who turn our mission into something meaningful. Thanks for making every day count. #Thanksgiving
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For Business North Carolina’s 2025 Bold and Beautiful (Industrial) award, it is SSOE’s delivery of Toyota Motor Corporation’s Battery Manufacturing megasite—a beauty beyond the surface. A manufacturing feat not meant to be aesthetically beautiful but beautifully made. With over 7 million square feet of carbon-neutral innovation, the facility produces millions of hybrid and fully electric vehicles across America, delivering a $13.9 billion investment and creating 5,100 jobs that power a bold future for North Carolina.
