Is CDM Smith a good company to work for?

CDM Smith has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,076 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at CDM Smith to a friend and 79% 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 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CDM Smith. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CDM Smith?

83% 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, 4.2 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) , 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 benefits are good and premiums are in par with industry standards." ((in 77 reviews)); "The people are great and very knowledgeable" ((in 76 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good culture and people at the firm" ((in 31 reviews)); "Starting salary is good." ((in 28 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 15 reviews)); "Different employment levels either mean you can charge overtime but no bonuses or vice versa." ((in 13 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 9 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 , 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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CDM Smith reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(223 total reviews)

Timothy B. Wall

94% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

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223 reviews

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4.0

Nov 7, 2024

Review

Water resources engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Interesting projects - Flexibility of letting people work mostly from home (everyone has their own schedule) - Culture is friendly and welcoming - Mentorship program and CDM U training opportunities are outstanding - Opportunities to grow into several roles, including PM, technical lead, or other business roles

Cons

- Salary is below average for the industry. Some lower level staff (levels 1-2) are making more than levels 3+ due to inflation, yet salaries aren’t adjusted for the higher level staff. - Salary increases are extremely low. Even if your performance is high your raise will be pretty small. It’s upsetting because many people leave solely for this reason. - Your supervisor will be the supervisor of many people, and you all won’t necessarily be in the same team or working with your supervisor often, so it’s hard to get ahold of your supervisor in general

CDM Smith Response

Thank you for writing this review and offering your feedback. We appreciate your advice and will keep it in mind when making decisions to keep us as a top-choice employer!

3.0

Oct 28, 2024

Average Pay and More Work

Transportation engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hire you with good pay. Sometimes work is low. Small team.

Cons

Less increments. I didn't recieve any bonus in the first year. Large company but small local offices with less staff and more work. Lot of work and stress, sometimes you have to work for other offices as well.

CDM Smith Response

We appreciate you taking the time to write this review and will keep your feedback in mind when making decisions to keep us a top-choice employer.

5.0

Oct 25, 2024

Review

Intermediate accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home option. Yearly raises

Cons

There are no quarterly bonuses and 401K match is low

CDM Smith Response

A great 5-star review! Thank you for being part of the CDM Smith team!

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