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Innovation is in everything we talk about. It’s a different way of thinking ingrained in our folks. That’s how we solve problems simpler, faster, better.
Kandarp Patel
Global Technical Services Director, Project Manager
PE, PMP
It’s important for our senior leaders to mentor and develop junior staff. I think that’s the legacy you leave behind for generations.
Sogol Gremi
Client Service Leader, Structural Engineer
PE, DBIA, ENV SP
Being an owner in our company changes your perspective. When you invest in the firm and watch it grow, it changes how you show up.
Leslie Samel
Client Service Leader, Environmental Engineer
PE, DBIA
It’s rewarding to work with younger staff. I see myself in them, they’re excited about their work and I can help steer them in technical and career directions that make a difference.
Bill McConnell
Project Technical Lead, Senior Environmental Engineer
PE, BCEE
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Technical Specialty Development
Become a leader in your technical field with specialized training or be a mentor to a future specialist.
Reboot Career Re-Entry
Restart your career after a break of two or more years with our transition program designed to get you back up to speed.
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Cultural Threads blog
Our Cultural Threads blog celebrates the tapestry of voices that make us CDM Smith.
Carlsbad, CA
Like father, like son: a legacy of water treatment that spans generations
Jason, a technical specialist, reflects on his father’s legacy and his own career, revealing a powerful intergenerational connection through water infrastructure and the enduring values that shape leadership across generations.
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