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 13.7% 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

3.0

Feb 5, 2024

Not a bad place to start but you're better off job hopping after a few years

Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great learning opportunities for those just starting their career. The people you work with are mostly kind and caring people (with some exceptions). Decent projects, Your experience will vary based on what location you are in.

Cons

If starting your career you will be heavily utilized in the field. Classic corporation "we're a family" feel which, let's face it, is a red flag these days, Mentorship program isn't the best - sometimes feels forced and not always a good match. Easy to become pigeon-holed in a field role. Low pay when compared to industry averages. On average 3% merit raises if you do good work, this includes raises for promotions (maybe you'll see a 5% raise...maybe). At the end of the day you're just a number in their system, though upper management will gaslight you to make it seem no so apparent.

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for your 9+ years with us at CDM Smith. We appreciate your review and detailed feedback. We will keep it in mind when making future decisions to keep us as a top-choice employer.

5.0

Jan 27, 2024

1

Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee oriented company that values staff and development

Cons

None at this time .

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for the great 5-star review! We are happy to have you as part of the team.

5.0

Jan 9, 2024

Great firm

Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive teams, strong technical knowledge, helpful trainings

Cons

Takes a while to understand corporate structure

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your amazing 5-stars and are thrilled we get to continue to work with you.

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