On Thursday, our recruitment team in Mexico went to the Universidad de Guanajuato in Guanajuato City for its Professional Development Day and Career Fair. We had the exciting opportunity to talk with recent alumni who studied disciplines such as architecture, chemical engineering, mechatronics engineering, hydraulic engineering, and civil engineering. Our discussions centered around our co-op / internship program and potential career paths with SSOE. #SSOEmexico #chooseSSOE
The coast is clear: SSOE’s Matthew Patterson, Senior Account Executive for Industrial Business Development, will represent our dynamic team at the upcoming Area Development Consultants Forum. This exclusive SSOE-sponsored event is set to take place from June 10th – 12th in the vibrant coastal city of Virginia Beach. As a key player in fostering growth within our Automotive and Manufacturing Facilities business unit, Matthew specializes in pinpointing cross-disciplinary engineering prospects. He's thrilled at the opportunity to forge new partnerships and strengthen existing bonds during this highly anticipated gathering dedicated to unveiling the most effective strategies in economic development. #SSOEsoutheast
We’re celebrating Pride Month! We recognize that the journey to reshape societal norms begins within our own walls. Our LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, also called PRIDE—an acronym for People Respecting Identities, Diversity, and Equality—leads with a powerful theme: Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is an act. True allyship extends beyond acceptance, it's embodied in our actions. Through intentional inclusion, we commit to a culture of care, where everyone is not only valued and affirmed but liberated to express their authentic self. This month and further on, may our actions speak louder than words. #PrideMonth #SSOEcares
Forging new frontiers in the Southeast: We were honored to stand alongside our esteemed client, YKK AP America Inc., at the ceremonial ribbon-cutting event for their greenfield residential manufacturing facility in Macon, Georgia. Marking a key development in their North American expansion, the celebration underscored the window and door manufacturer’s dedication to their "Cycle of Goodness" philosophy to build a better society through architectural products. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests were cordially invited to step inside to witness the seamless operations of the newly built facility, meticulously designed by SSOE and brought to life by our collaborative partners at JE Dunn. #SSOEsoutheast
SSOE’s Vince DiPofi, CEO, was recently featured in Autodesk’s 2024 State of Design & Make report—a global, annual study for leaders that identifies the most pressing issues shaping today’s businesses. This year’s report focuses on business resilience, sustainability, upskilling in the face of digital transformation, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Read the intro and download the full report via the link provided (you’ll find Vince featured on page 13).
SSOE is celebrating a significant milestone: reaching 1,500 employees! Simultaneously, we've also been named a Great Place to Work for the seventh time. As we've surpassed our year-over-year performance in both revenue and market share, attracting and retaining top talent remains a strategic focus, and we've welcomed 290 new employees to our dynamic team since October 1st alone. This year, 92% of employees rated SSOE as a great place to work—compared to a benchmark of 57% for the average U.S. company. SSOE's Raul Estrada and Brad Rowe, along with Great Place to Work's Sarah Lewis-Kulin, quoted within. #PressRelease #chooseSSOE
It comes naturally. With SSOE's expertise in facility master planning, design, and engineering, we're crafting a future where sustainability meets education at the Toledo Public Schools Natural Science Technology Center. The center's expansion, currently under construction, introduces a greenhouse, aquaponics, and small livestock learning opportunities, broadening the landscape for both high school and now middle school students. The initiative stands as a hub for environmental innovation and sprouts a magnet for young minds passionate about STEM. For over 25 years, our partnership with Toledo Public Schools has been rooted in a shared vision of progress and sustainability. It’s a natural extension of who we are and what we value.
SSOE is all heart! On Sunday, we took strides toward a healthier future for all at the American Heart Association of Northwest Ohio’s Heart Walk at Promenade Park on the downtown Toledo riverfront. Celebrating 100 years of lifesaving efforts, the nonprofit remains at the forefront of combating heart disease, America’s leading cause of death. As we live out our vision of designing and building the future, we look to elevate the communities where our employees live and work. Our CEO, Vince DiPofi, champions this mission with personal zeal. As a heart disease survivor and the Northwest Ohio chapter's board chairman, Vince is deeply invested in the well-being of our employees and fostering health equity in Toledo where our flagship office sits. #SSOEcares
In the news: SSOE's expansion in Columbus featured in today's issue of Columbus Business First. Evan Baker, Columbus Business Leader, featured within. #SSOEcolumbus
In the realm of AI, it's not the speed but the strategy that defines success. SSOE’s Denys Chernenko, Structural Designer, and Lauren Collier, Director of Project Technology, are helping us make our mark—not for sprinting to the finish line, but for running the smartest race. In this YegaTech article, they outline how SSOE's approach to AI goes beyond the technology, focusing on crafting a culture where curiosity thrives and data drives innovation. Denys and Lauren emphasize that the real power lies in the people behind the technology that transform the fear of the unknown into the thrill of what's next.
