CDM Smith employees working as Project Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 67% higher than the average of Project Engineer professionals at CDM Smith worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,574 per year (estimate) and goes up to $224,732 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at CDM Smith is $107,446 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,895 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $84,951 (25th percentile) and $137,124 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by CDM Smith Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $41 and $66 per hour.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,079 and $11,427 monthly.