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      CDM Smith

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      CDM Smith reviews

      4.1

      84% would recommend to a friend

      (930 total reviews)
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      Timothy B. Wall

      93% approve of CEO

      82% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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
      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
      Business Outlook

      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.

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      CDM Smith Response
      2y
      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.
      1.0
      Feb 4, 2024

      eh

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      flex ability work from home

      Cons

      Pressure on billability spread thin

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      CDM Smith Response
      2y
      We are happy to have you as part of the team and appreciate you taking the time to write your review.
      2.0
      Feb 2, 2024

      Don't Work Here

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Salary and benefits are above average

      Cons

      High employee turnover, low office morale, irresponsible/insubordinate senior staff, remote office management does not follow through. Historically low project win rate and substantial project losses. This office is a sinking ship.

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      CDM Smith Response
      2y
      Thank you for your time spent at CDM Smith. We appreciate your feedback and will keep it in mind when making future decisions to keep us as a top-choice employer.
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