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SMEC

3.7
based on 404 Reviews
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Working at SMEC

Company Summary

SMEC is a multidisciplinary and professional services engineering company that delivers outstanding physical and social infrastructure services to clients and communities around the world.

Overall Rating

3.7/5
based on 404 reviews
highly rated categories
5% below
industry average
highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Job security, Promotions, Skill development

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
79% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
50% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
51% employees reported
No travel
No travel
37% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
28 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
25 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
19 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
12 employees reported
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About SMEC

Founded in1970 (55 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count5k-10k
HeadquartersNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Office Locations
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Websitesmec.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering technical excellence and sustainable solutions to our clients, partners and communities. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Since our inception, SMEC has been delivering world-class innovative solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. In 2016 SMEC joined the Surbana Jurong Group, one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consultancies. Our partnership has created a talent pool of 16,000 professionals working across 120 offices in more than 40 countries throughout Asia, Australasia, Africa, the UK, Middle East and the Americas. Working alongside our parent and sister companies, we constantly strive to redefine our standards of excellence. Our projects help to generate economic growth and provide essential infrastructure services in some of the world’s fastest growing economies. For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Infocus blog www.smec.com/infocus. At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields. We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to make a difference. For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.
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SMEC Ratings

based on 404 reviews

Overall Rating

3.7/5
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Category Ratings

3.6

Work-life balance

3.5

Company culture

3.5

Salary

3.4

Work satisfaction

3.3

Skill development

3.2

Promotions

3.0

Job security

SMEC is rated 3.7 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 404 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at SMEC
based on 383 reviews
3.3
Rated by 31 Women
Rated 3.5 for Work-life balance and 3.2 for Company culture
3.7
Rated by 352 Men
Rated 3.6 for Work-life balance and 3.5 for Company culture

Work Policy at SMEC

based on 51 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
79%
Hybrid
19%
Permanent work from home
2%

SMEC Reviews

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Critically Rated for
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79% employees reported
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Rating by Women Employees
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rated by 352 men
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rated by 3.8k men
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SMEC Salaries

SMEC salaries have received with an average score of 3.5 out of 5 by 404 employees.

Design Engineer

(38 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr

Field Engineer

(33 salaries)
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Project Manager

(31 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

Structural Design Engineer

(22 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr

Civil Engineer

(21 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

Technical Project Manager

(19 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr

Structural Engineer

(16 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Project Coordinator

(13 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Electrical Engineer

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr

Senior Design Engineer

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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr

SMEC Interview Questions

A Technical Project Manager was asked Q. What is the minimum required SBC for raft foundation design of OSHR?
An Assistant Manager was asked Q. Do you know about FIDIC?
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A Project Engineer was asked Q. Coefficient of cement
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A Team Leader (Technical) was asked 3mo agoQ. What is your goal?

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SMEC FAQs

When was SMEC founded?
SMEC was founded in 1970. The company has been operating for 55 years primarily in the Real Estate sector.
Where is the SMEC headquarters located?
SMEC is headquartered in North Sydney, New South Wales.
How many employees does SMEC have in India?
SMEC currently has more than 500+ employees in India. Construction & Site Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in SMEC based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does SMEC have good work-life balance?
SMEC has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 74% employees rated SMEC 4 or above, while 26% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read SMEC work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is SMEC good for career growth?
Career growth at SMEC is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 26% employees rated SMEC 3 or below, while 74% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions / appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading SMEC promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in SMEC?
Working at SMEC does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for job security, promotions / appraisal and skill development, based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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