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. 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 4.1 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?

"CDM Smith is very employee oriented and has great benefits." ((in 87 reviews)); "The people are great and very knowledgeable" ((in 81 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good culture and people at the firm" ((in 32 reviews)); "Starting salary is good." ((in 31 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 17 reviews)); "Different employment levels either mean you can charge overtime but no bonuses or vice versa." ((in 14 reviews)); "No leadership in the organization especially TSU delivery unit" ((in 12 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))

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 , Raleigh , Columbia , 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

(930 total reviews)

Timothy B. Wall

93% approve of CEO

82% 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

5.0

Apr 22, 2026

Great training opportunities, but confusing structure

Transportation engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of training and opportunities

Cons

Company structure can be confusing

CDM Smith Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! It was great to have you as an employee and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Feb 4, 2026

Good Place to work

Environmental engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Place to work. flexible schedule

Cons

No parental leave at all when other companies offer it regularly

CDM Smith Response

3mo

Thank you for your awesome 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed working at CDM Smith and appreciated the flexible schedule. We truly value the time and contributions you brought to the team during your tenure.

5.0

Jan 6, 2026

Happy to work here

Transportation planner iv

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Interesting projects - Opportunities for collaboration with other teams on projects you find interesting - Great work-life Balance - Most staff are super respectful

Cons

- Annual increases can be low so negotiate salary in advance - Workload can be low.

CDM Smith Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed working on interesting projects and collaborating with colleagues across teams. It’s also great to know that the respectful culture and work-life balance have made your experience a positive one. We appreciate having you as part of the CDM Smith team!

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