Is CDM Smith a good company to work for?

CDM Smith has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,071 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 88% of employees would recommend working at CDM Smith to a friend and 85% 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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CDM Smith?

88% of CDM Smith employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CDM Smith 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 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 people are great and very knowledgeable" ((in 82 reviews)); "The benefits are good and premiums are in par with industry standards." ((in 82 reviews)); "Good work life balance with flexibility in PTO's" ((in 38 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good work environment Supportive Peers" ((in 23 reviews))

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

"The salaries are low for full" ((in 26 reviews)); "Project Managers are inundated with work" ((in 19 reviews)); "The upper management seems disconnected from regular employees." ((in 18 reviews)); "Different employment levels either mean you can charge overtime but no bonuses or vice versa." ((in 16 reviews)); "No leadership in the organization especially TSU delivery unit" ((in 12 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?

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CDM Smith reviews

4.1

88% would recommend to a friend

(930 total reviews)

Timothy B. Wall

98% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

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CDM Smith has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 930 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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930 reviews

2.0

Oct 16, 2011

Please Value your employees

Engineer

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Pros

Great place to start as an entry level engineer and leave after you get your P.E. The company invests in technology and employees have access to working tools.

Cons

Typical Corporate environment with bureaucracy. Need to kiss management's ASS to get promoted. You need to keep your mouth shut because you don't want be on "the list". Yes on "the list". Lot of backstabbind. Whenever you ask questions, the management tells you it comes from Corporate...You can work your ass out but your performance will just be "Meet expectations".

4.0

Oct 13, 2011

CDM is changing, I've been here 30 years, and plan to stay.

Project manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Good compensation and benefits package Teamwork is usually very good Well established and recognized company

Cons

CDM is changing dramatically to expand and diversify work areas, leading to lack of focus. Some senior staff are only out for themselves, and will "'throw others under the bus" in order to get ahead. With the current economy, job security is a concern, as it is at just about every other similar firm.

1.0

Sep 17, 2011

Five Years of My Life I'll Never Get Back

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Some hard working people at this company...but they are few and far between. Company reputation used to be one of the good things about the company. Not so much anymore.

Cons

Many petty employees. Company atmosphere can feel like junior high school. Way too much drama. Company treats employees like numbers. Little to no respect shown towards employees.

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