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

Environmental Engineer/Manager professionals working at CDM Smith have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 58 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/Manager Jobs at CDM Smith now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Environmental Engineer/Manager interview questions at CDM Smith .

Does CDM Smith pay Environmental Engineer/Manager employees well?

Environmental Engineer/Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CDM Smith with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 58 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 16.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Environmental Engineer/Manager 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 78 reviews)); "The benefits are good and premiums are in par with industry standards." ((in 76 reviews)); "Good work life balance with flexibility in PTO's" ((in 42 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and great culture!" ((in 32 reviews)); "At the time the salary was good." ((in 29 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 15 reviews)); "The upper management seems disconnected from regular employees." ((in 15 reviews)); "No leadership in the organization especially TSU delivery unit" ((in 10 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 10 reviews))

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4.1

89% would recommend to a friend

(58 total reviews)

Timothy B. Wall

97% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Environmental Engineer/Manager employees have rated CDM Smith with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 58 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Environmental Engineer/Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. CDM Smith is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Environmental Engineer/Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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4.0

Aug 28, 2023

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Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Find your own interests/projects to work on.

Cons

Little to no mentoring during onboarding.

CDM Smith Response

It's great to have you as part of the CDM Smith team! Thank you for writing your review and offering feedback.

5.0

Aug 17, 2023

Last year was 2014. Great place to gain experience

Environmental scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was based in a temporary field office, but I worked on a number of different projects around the US. I had amazing leaders, co-workers and team-mates. The work was interesting, challenging and I felt like I was making a difference in my community. I learned everything I know about remedial investigations and cleanup from CDM on these projects. I would love to work for them again.

Cons

The culture in the field office was much more relaxed than in the larger corporate offices. Everyone behaved much differently and tended to get away with things they normally wouldn't in a permanent office location. At the end of my employment, I was considered a local hire, and was terminated rather than be allowed to stay with the company and transfer to another CDM project. I was at the height of my professional career and it was a huge blow.

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for the great 5-star review! We are so glad to hear about your time spent with us.

4.0

Jun 23, 2023

Second year

Environmental scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, fair pay and benefits

Cons

not a lot, some problems with management

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We love having you as part of our team! We recommend reaching out to your HRBP with any issues involving management.

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