Is CDM Smith a good company to work for?

CDM Smith has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,073 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 84% of employees would recommend working at CDM Smith to a friend and 82% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CDM Smith have been left by employees working as Intern , Automation Engineer and GIS Specialist .

Does CDM Smith pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CDM Smith employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CDM Smith. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CDM Smith?

84% of CDM Smith employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CDM Smith 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CDM Smith?

Environmental Engineer (50) , Engineer (41) , Project Manager (31) , Structural Engineer (18) , Senior Project Manager (16) , Environmental Engineer II (15) , GIS Specialist (15) , Automation Engineer (13) , Intern (13) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Civil Engineer (11) , Water Resources 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 benefits are good and premiums are in par with industry standards." ((in 90 reviews)); "The people are great and very knowledgeable" ((in 78 reviews)); "Good work life balance with flexibility in PTO's" ((in 42 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 30 reviews)); "Starting salary is good." ((in 27 reviews))

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

"Project Managers are inundated with work" ((in 18 reviews)); "The upper management seems disconnected from regular employees." ((in 16 reviews)); "Different employment levels either mean you can charge overtime but no bonuses or vice versa." ((in 14 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 9 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes, especially if performing field work" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about CDM Smith layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CDM Smith layoffs and their outlook for job security at CDM Smith in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CDM Smith locations?

Boston , Dallas , Chicago , Houston , Denver , New York , Cambridge , Orlando , Los Angeles , Fairfax , Columbia , Raleigh , Austin , Pittsburgh , Miami , Edison , Maitland , Kansas City , Detroit , Irvine , Charlotte , Indianapolis , Manchester , Bellevue , Philadelphia , Carbondale , Phoenix , Albuquerque , New Orleans , Seattle

CDM Smith reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(932 total reviews)

Timothy B. Wall

93% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

CDM Smith has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 932 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CDM Smith employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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932 reviews

5.0

Feb 4, 2025

The best coworkers

Environmental engineer

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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

1y

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!

4.0

Jan 23, 2025

CDM Smith

Architect

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CEO approval

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Pros

CDM Smith emphasizes employee development, offering training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement. They also have a strong commitment to work-life balance and employee satisfaction.

Cons

Like many engineering and consulting firms, high workloads and tight project deadlines can lead to stress and work-life balance challenges, particularly during peak project phases.

CDM Smith Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you value the emphasis on employee development and work-life balance at CDM Smith. Your insights are appreciated, and we’re committed to continuing to support your growth and satisfaction. Thank you for being a valued member of the team!

4.0

Jan 20, 2025

Good workplace environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-No micromanagement -Plenty of training and learning opportunities for junior staff

Cons

-Bare minimum of paid holidays

CDM Smith Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you appreciate the workplace environment and training opportunities at CDM Smith. We value your input and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance our industry leading offerings. Thank you for being a part of the team!

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