Question 1

Is CDM Smith a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does CDM Smith pay their employees well?

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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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at CDM Smith?

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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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at CDM Smith?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"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))

Question 6

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

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"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))

Question 7

What are employees saying about CDM Smith layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed CDM Smith locations?

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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

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