Macenzie Smith, PE, SE

Project Manager

Macenzie Smith joined SK&A after graduating in 2014 from Penn State with an Integrated Bachelor/Master of Architectural Engineering – Structural Option. She is now a Project Manager and is responsible for structural design and analysis, the preparation of project drawings and specifications, shop drawing approvals, and field observation of projects for conformance with design drawings. She is experienced in designing challenging lateral systems, unique bridge structures, and complex post-tensioned transfer girders for large residential developments. Macenzie’s experience includes an extensive portfolio of project types including office and residential buildings, hotels, parking garages and various tenant modifications.

Industry Leadership

Awarded the 2024 Penn State Alumni Society of Architectural Engineers Early Career Award
Co-authored “The Story of a Truss: Storey Park” in STRUCTURE Magazine, 2024
Co-lead for SK&A’s internship program
Member SK&A’s Education, Mixed Use, and Multi-Family Focus Groups
Served on the Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington Gala Committee

Fun Facts

Married her high school sweetheart
Awarded 1st place for senior thesis capstone project – structural option at Penn State
Member of the SK&A Fun Committee
SK&A Potomac Office Librarian
Hobbies include reading, Fantasy Football, and Dungeons & Dragons