Lots of Potential to Develop your Skills as an Engineer - Mechanical Engineer CDM Smith Employee Review

4.0
Feb 28, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

I am given as much responsibility on projects as i can handle. A fantastic opportunity for picking up new skills and learning a lot about the industry, your discipline and other disciplines. Working on projects across the country has given me good exposure to interesting and challenging projects. Lots of really bright and talented people on board that will help you grow, develop your skills and provide mentorship.

Cons

Crushing workload. The work will consume your life if you do not set boundaries. High staff turnover rates leads to lost institutional knowledge.

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

Lots of training and opportunities

Cons

Company structure can be confusing

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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.
2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Flexible hybrid schedule is very nice and starting salary is high for early career engineers.

Cons

The main people running the company are not engineers and you can tell. They are all focused on utilization with rates often set at 97% or higher. This had led to my supervisor asking/telling me to not charge company required trainings. As an early engineer it really feels like they don't want to invest in me and only care about their bottom line. If you are an early career structural engineer you will also not get any meaningful work until you've been with the company for at least 5 years. The senior engineers do not trust you and will only give you grunt work.

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