Is CDM Smith a good company to work for?

CDM Smith has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,069 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 88% of employees would recommend working at CDM Smith to a friend and 85% 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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CDM Smith?

88% 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, 4.2 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 (17) , 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?

"The benefits are good and premiums are in par with industry standards." ((in 86 reviews)); "The people are great and very knowledgeable" ((in 75 reviews)); "Good work life balance with flexibility in PTO's" ((in 46 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 18 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 16 reviews)); "Too many managers quitting because they cant get through the mass of red tape that's required to get anything done." ((in 16 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))

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 CDM Smith locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Detroit , Manchester , Charlotte , Columbia , Austin , Pittsburgh , Orlando , Raleigh , Fairfax , Houston

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CDM Smith reviews

4.1

88% would recommend to a friend

(929 total reviews)

Timothy B. Wall

98% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

CDM Smith has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 929 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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Reviews by job title

929 reviews

3.0

Dec 21, 2025

Toxic Environment

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, Leaves, Team Outing, that's all

Cons

I am not talking about the whole CDM Smith; CDM Smith, in general, is a very good company. I am talking about the GDO Data Scientist team. The team environment is toxic because of two stupid people. Because of them, no one wants to stay on the team. Everyone leaves after a certain point. They just support each other and do not let a third person grow just because they are good friends or whatever they are. They are the worst people I have met in my life. Only those two can survive together because both of them are toxic.

CDM Smith Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate you highlighting the competitive salary, generous leave benefits, and opportunities like team outings. It’s great to hear that these aspects of your time with CDM Smith stood out, and will keep your feedback in mind when making future decisions to keep us as a top-choice employer.

4.0

Dec 17, 2025

Standard office job

Office coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Predictable and reliable place to work.

Cons

Hard to move up the career ladder if you're not an engineer.

CDM Smith Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the many years you spent with us. We’re glad to hear that you found CDM Smith to be a reliable place to work, and we appreciate the contributions you made during your time as an Office Coordinator!

4.0

Dec 8, 2025

Good team

Water services intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people Clean office with amenities Team events (lunches, happy hours)

Cons

Hard to find work at the start

CDM Smith Response

6mo

Thank you for choosing CDM Smith. We’re glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed working with great people and participating in team events at CDM Smith!

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