Culture & Careers
Welcome to our design collective, where talent meets opportunity and innovation thrives. As an independent firm, we chart our own course, understanding that our reputation, growth, and success are the foundations of a legacy worth passing on to future generations. Our commitment to attracting exceptional clients and talented individuals, continuously honing our expertise, and delivering work that surpasses expectations drives our success.
We are a 100% employee-owned company.
At SMMA, innovation and ownership converge. We’ve created a unique environment where every team member is an invested stakeholder. Our collective ownership fuels our passion for excellence, driving us to attract top talent and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Here, your voice matters, your ideas shape our future, and your success directly contributes to our shared growth.
Here, you’ll find a vibrant community of diverse professionals united by a common goal: to elevate the built environment. We offer a platform for growth, a collaborative spirit, and the chance to make a lasting impact. Our people enjoy the freedom to innovate, lead, and evolve in a dynamic, supportive environment. Your journey with us is limited only by your imagination.
Life at SMMA
“The appeal of SMMA is just this incredibly diverse community with so many different professions, all brought together for these common projects. It’s a real privilege to get a chance to work with a team like that.”
Erik Vangsness, Landscape Architect
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
We actively integrate EDI principles by collaborating with partners, fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture, and creating opportunities for diverse talent to grow.
Career Development
Join us in building a legacy of design excellence, where your career path and our firm’s success are intrinsically linked.
Integrated Internship
Our program gives students and young professionals exposure to SMMA’s integrated design model, with a focus on leadership and professional growth.
Benefits & Wellness
SMMA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program to employees and their dependents.
- Medical insurance
- Company-funded Dental Plan
- Tax-free Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Flu shots on site
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- 401(k) match
- Personalized wealth management advice by trusted experts
- Hybrid work-from-home policy
- Flexible paid time off
- Licensure and membership reimbursement
- Educational reimbursement
- Mentor/Protégé program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)— emotional support, legal guidance, and access to financial resources
- Healthcare assistance through Health Advocate—medical condition support, coordination of medical care, second opinion support, and medical bills/claims issues
- Free onsite parking at Cambridge and Providence offices
- Coffee and bagel Thursdays
- Discounted MBTA passes
- Discounted healthclub memberships and reimbursement plans
- Pet insurance