Growing, Succeeding and Designing Our Future Together

We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality-of-service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals. We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success. We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help.

Why Join Us?

• Ownership & Impact: Experience the unique advantage of employee ownership, where your contributions directly shape our company's future.
• Community Focus: We're deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our engineers, scientists, surveyors, and professionals are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a real difference.
• Growth & Development: We invest in your professional growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Proven Excellence: With a legacy dating back to 1985, SMA is a leading engineering firm in New Mexico, renowned for our commitment to infrastructure, water safety, environmental remediation, and more.

SUMMARY:

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting a full-time Technical Intern II in Farmington, NM. Technical Intern II is an entry-level technician position that assumes limited or no formal prior training or experience. Technical Intern II is responsible for tasks as directed by department management and provides support to complete assigned projects. Assignments typically include office duties, working on teams, and working independently. Field assignments are available for Interns who are 18 years old or above. For Field assignments, depending on the technical group assignment, they can be frequent to constant, and the duration can extend beyond one week.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Learn, acquire, and develop basic technical skills. Follow the chain of command and fulfill tasks as instructed by the supervisor.
• Attend meetings and trainings as recommended by supervisor. Take meeting minutes or prepare notes as instructed by supervisors or teammates.
• Able to learn, use, and maintain equipment.
• Collect data, gather information, and transfer it into the database.
• Perform research as instructed by supervisor and run general department-related errands.
• Manage databases, recordkeeping, and prepare basic reports as directed by the supervisor.
• Learn, acquire, and understand professional and ethical responsibilities toward co-workers, the corporation, regulatory agencies, and clients.
• Work with team leads to operate within standard procedures and protocols for day-to-day activities to promote consistency and accuracy.
• Work with Team Leads to develop and maintain QC checklists and procedures for deliverables and ensure that these are being implemented effectively.
• Maintain regular communication with team leads to promote consistency between projects and offices.
• Comply with all applicable safety guidelines and standards.
• Timesheets- Complete personal timesheets in a timely manner with accurate and complete accounting for all activities.
• Clerical duties include scanning, filing, documentation, and data entry.
• Answer phone inquiries and provide information to clients as requested.
• Treat co-workers and clients with respect and courtesy, including good interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Learns and perform other duties as assigned.

SALARY: $19.00-$23.00 (Hourly)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• In pursuit of a bachelor’s in a science or engineering field from an accredited university.
• Must be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol test and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle record to drive a company vehicle.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, FSA, Dependent Care.
• Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible work schedule, ID Theft Protection plan.
• Paid Time Off, Jury Duty Pay, Comp Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional dues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why SMA?
Since 1985, Souder, Miller & Associates has been a leader in providing engineering, survey, and environmental solutions across New Mexico. As the third-largest engineering firm in the state, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges, from designing public infrastructure to environmental remediation. Our employee-driven culture fosters a sense of ownership and community where everyone’s contribution is recognized and valued.

At SMA, you’re not just a team member – you’re an integral part of our journey to success, a mentor to the next generation of engineers, and a leader who shapes the future of the communities we serve.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, drive innovation, and grow with an employee-owned firm, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our legacy.