We Value Our Employees
Passion drives our family
We are a collection of design and consulting firms who are committed to supporting communities by providing professional services. In a nutshell, we exist to create cultural sustainability through distinctive solutions for every client, culture and community we serve. To accomplish this, we look for intelligent, hard-working, imaginative, collaborative professionals who take pride in the work that they are a part of and will help make our clients’ projects successful. We understand that we are a direct reflection of our team members and we promise to help you grow along with our family of companies.
Whether you’re seeking an internship, your first job, or are looking to take on a leadership role requiring subject matter mastery, if you are looking for a company who values you as not just employee who will provide work output, but as an integral member of a collective professional family, we are looking to add you to our team.
“My internship experience was amazing. I learned so much and everything I worked on was new to me, which I loved. Everyone in the office was eager to help and approached me with a positive attitude. All team members were so great about answering questions, being helpful and guiding me. I loved, LOVED working on projects and being able to experience that connection to clients. That doesn’t always happen for internships in this industry and it meant so much to me that I was included and felt valued.”
- Former Bodwé Intern
Our Work Matters
As a tribally-owned family of companies, our portfolio reflects the needs of the clients, communities and cultures we serve. We focus our work on six market sectors, including Indigenous design, community building and development, public municipal projects, transportation infrastructure, and projects and consulting for an array of federal agencies.
What We Do
As a collection of design and consulting professionals, we have experts in all sorts of fields who are ready to help. We pride ourselves on our depth of knowledge and collaborative nature. If you join our team, you’ll have opportunities to learn every day. The markets that we actively work in include:
• Indigenous
• Federal
• Municipal
• Transportation
• Bridges & Structures
• Healthcare
• Education
• Housing
• Water & Dams
• Site Development
• Community
Our Ownership Matters
Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming economic investment enterprise of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. MnoBmadsen, which means “the good path,” was formed in 2012 from the Tribal mandate to diversify business interests, revenue streams, and wealth for future generations. Under Mno-Bmadsen, Bodwé works to support the Pokagon Band and its people, building up its resources for continued growth and sovereignty.
Not only do we complete project work for Tribal and Indigenous communities nationwide, but our companies give back to our ownership at the Pokagon Band to help share their cultural legacy and bolster their economy. We take immense pride in our ties to Indigenous culture and communities and we strive to be stewards of the opportunities we are afforded as tribally owned companies.
How We Work Together
Bodwé Group is comprised of Seven Generations A+E, WBK Engineering, The Steelhead Engineering Company, Blue Star Integrative Studio, Bodwé Federal Services, Bodwé Infrastructure Services, and Bodwé Technology Solutions. These companies offer a wide range of professional services and work collaboratively across branches:
Buildings Services Branch Infrastructure Services Branch
Bodwé Professional Services Group Federal Support Services Branch Support Staff Branch
Learn more about the work each of our branches does by reading the following pages.
Buildings Services Branch
Integrated full-service architecture and engineering
The Bodwé companies seamlessly work together to provide planning, site development, design, systems engineering, and construction administration, guided by the Bodwé mission and values. We dream, plan, solve problems, and deliver innovative design solutions and smart community building fueled by tradition and storytelling of the places and people our clients serve. The services we provide our clients include:
• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Plumbing Engineering
• Virtual Design
• Planning & Site Development
Mille Lacs Band District 1
National Park Service & Indiana
2. Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Court & Peacemaking Center
5. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ann Arbor Phlebotomy & Corridor Upgrades
United States Air Force B-Wing Administration Building
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
Infrastructure Services Branch
Civil engineering, planning, and environmental consulting
Working in collaboration with land and water, the team members of the Infrastructure Services Branch are comprised of civil, structural, water resource, and transportation engineers, land planners and urban designers, and ecology specialists. Together they work to serve public, Indigenous, and federal clients and offer services across many disciplines, including:
• Civil & Municipal
• Construction Oversight
• Environmental Resources
• Water & Dams
• Transportation
• Bridges & Structures
• Planning & Site Development
City of Saint Charles Riverwalk
Fox River Trail Extension and Pedestrian Bridge
Illinois Route 38 & Kautz Road
City of Aurora Fox River Trail
Federal Support Services Branch
Supporting federal agencies with consultants and contractors
Federal agencies are regularly in need of qualified experts to support their projects and facilities both at home and abroad. As a group of professional services firms, we know what it takes to hire people that can deliver. Our professionals in the Federal Support Service Branch work across the globe in support of:
• Global Support Services: Logistics, operations, and maintenance
• Information Technology & Innovation: Technology, analytics, and security
• Professional Support Services: Facilities, administration, and program management
Learn more about the Federal Support Services Branch at: www.bodwegroup.com/branch/federal-support
Support Staff Branch
The Support Staff Branch is the backbone of Bodwé, working day in and out to support each of the other branches by providing shared services including Human Resources & Recruiting, Operations & Technology, Finance & Accounting, and Marketing & Communications.
Because of the diligence of these professionals, the project teams and consulting specialists across all of Bodwé can take advantage of increased efficiencies and processes and are able to provide top-notch services for their respective clients across the globe.
Our Core Values
Learn About Wé Culture
We Give Back to Tribal Communities and the Regions Where We Work and Live
Our ability to give back to the communities we work in and to Tribal communities across the country is an incredible privilege and is at the heart of our corporate mission across the Bodwé portfolio of companies. We go above our typical project work to volunteer in our respective communities to make a difference. Whether it’s volunteering at Tribal events or mentoring local students, we’re always looking for ways to support communities as a team.
We Value Mentorship and Professional Growth
In the professional services industry, having a team of collaborative-minded staff who are eager to mentor the next generation of technical professionals is vital. We understand that we are all successful when there is an active focus on learning. We know that your experiences and inquiries can provide valuable insights and innovation is spurred by this style of open-minded cooperation.
We Foster a Culture and Have Fun
We understand that you are not just employees. Our culture is familial and we want to support our team members not just as staff, but as human beings first and foremost. We know how important it is to have positive relationships that often extend beyond the four walls of an office. We will learn together at conferences, participate in community events together, and take time to celebrate our successes together throughout each year.
We Invest in Your Work-Life Balance
An employee’s ability to perform at a high level is directly correlated to their ability to balance their personal and professional lives. To that end, we have made major commitments to our corporate culture to benefit employees both in and out of the office. These include flexible work scheduling, hybrid work opportunities, 6-weeks of paid parental leave, and generous PTO policies across the corporation. These assurances to our staff are prime examples of the forward-thinking, family-friendly, and flexible work environment we are committed to providing to our team members.
Benefits of Joining the Bodwé Family
• 83% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Free Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous Flexibly PTO Policy
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• 100% Match Up to 4% 401k Contribution (vested immediately)
• Hybrid Work Opportunities (where applicable)
• Ability to Implement Flexible Work Schedule
• Reimbursement for Professional Memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for Licensure and Certification Testing
• Opportunity to Travel
Where We Are
Michigan Offices
600 East Michigan Ave. Suite B
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
269.927.0144
259 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 407
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
269.585.2255
68 E. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, Michigan 49017
269.224.3182
Illinois Office
116 W. Main Street, Suite 201 St. Charles, Illinois 60174
630.443.7755
Oklahoma Office
320 S. Boston Ave. Suite 1710
Tulsa, OK 74103
918.359.5640
Texas Office
3463 Magic Drive, Suite T15
San Antonio, TX 78229
How To Apply
Interested in learning more about career opportunities? Visit our website and click on the ‘careers’ link to see open positions. bodwegroup.com/careers
The word Bodwé means to light a fire for someone; to meaningfully serve another. As a group of talented professionals working alongside many diverse clients, the name Bodwé suits us perfectly. Learn more about joining our team at bodwegroup.com/careers!