Paul Schmeisl, PE

Chief Operating Officer

Paul Schmeisl, PE is a Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for SME. Beginning his career at SME as a field technician, he has over 20 years of experience with foundation systems, concrete, and pavements. As CMS Project Manager and Geotechnical Engineer of Record for commercial developments, education facilities, hospital campuses, power generation and transmission clients, and transportation projects, Paul anticipates our client’s needs, offers guidance at critical decision points, and keeps the team informed of risks that would affect the long-term success of their projects.

He also serves as project manager on geotechnical, civil, and pavement related services, ranging from conventional geotechnical evaluations to complex engineering designs and construction consulting services. Paul is skilled at providing engaged project management and coordination for complicated, large-scale projects. He has the expertise needed to usher in positive, timely, and cost-effective results on every project.

Paul Schmeisl is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan and Ohio. He has a BS degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University. In his free time, Paul enjoys the outdoors including backpacking, snowboarding, off-roading in his Jeep, fishing, and camping with his friends and family.