Is CDM Smith a good company to work for as a Environmental Engineer/Client Officer?

Environmental Engineer/Client Officer professionals working at CDM Smith have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 61 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of CDM Smith employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Environmental Engineer/Client Officer Jobs at CDM Smith now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Environmental Engineer/Client Officer interview questions at CDM Smith .

Does CDM Smith pay Environmental Engineer/Client Officer employees well?

Environmental Engineer/Client Officer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CDM Smith with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 61 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 11.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Environmental Engineer/Client Officer salaries at CDM Smith.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CDM Smith?

Environmental Engineer (50) , Engineer (41) , Project Manager (31) , Structural Engineer (18) , GIS Specialist (16) , Senior Project Manager (16) , Environmental Engineer II (15) , Automation Engineer (13) , Intern (13) , Water Resources Engineer (12) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Civil Engineer (11) , Transportation Engineer (10) , Transportation Planner (10) , Environmental Engineering Intern (9)

What are the pros of working at CDM Smith according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and very knowledgeable" ((in 76 reviews)); "The benefits are good and premiums are in par with industry standards." ((in 69 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good culture and people at the firm" ((in 32 reviews)); "Competitive Salaries and multiple locations within the US." ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CDM Smith according to real employee reviews?

"Project Managers are inundated with work" ((in 17 reviews)); "Different employment levels either mean you can charge overtime but no bonuses or vice versa." ((in 16 reviews)); "The upper management seems disconnected from regular employees." ((in 14 reviews)); "No leadership in the organization especially TSU delivery unit" ((in 11 reviews)); "Communication is getting better; don't like admin's having to use utilization hours because all the newer/younger engineers are doing their own work." ((in 8 reviews))

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CDM Smith Environmental Engineer/Client Officer reviews

4.1

90% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)

Timothy B. Wall

97% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Environmental Engineer/Client Officer employees have rated CDM Smith with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 61 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Environmental Engineer/Client Officer professionals have an excellent working experience there. CDM Smith is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Environmental Engineer/Client Officer professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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61 reviews

4.0

Jun 3, 2025

Accessible Entry

Environmental planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CDM Smith is one of the few companies that hires 0 experience for entry positions. As a matrix organization, you have access to folks across the entire company and are able to find projects to work on that suit your interests.

Cons

Not a lot of direct supervision/management- as an entry employee this can make it difficult to succeed.

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad you appreciated the opportunities for entry-level professionals and the collaborative nature of our matrix organization. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback!

4.0

Mar 18, 2025

Great Company Culture

Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture, interesting project work, supportive coworkers and managers, good work-life balance

Cons

Lower salaries first few years

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We're glad to hear you appreciate the great company culture, interesting projects, and supportive work environment at CDM Smith. We strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance and will continue to focus on offering rewarding opportunities for growth.

5.0

Feb 4, 2025

The best coworkers

Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team-focused environment; no competition, everyone works to lift each other up. Endless opportunities for learning and growth - you can guide your career to your own passions!

Cons

Not the highest salary in the industry, but still pays well.

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoy the team-focused environment and the opportunities for learning and growth at CDM Smith. Your experience and insights are truly valued, and we appreciate having you as a part of the team!

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