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Students

Explore your passions and discover career possibilities.

Find your opportunity 

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Scholarships

Pursue your academic goals with our annual scholarships for STEM and Vocational-Technical students.

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Internships and co-ops

Go beyond the classroom to gain real-world experience collaborating on projects and growing your skills through our award-winning program.

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New grad positions

Start your career in a supportive environment that values curiosity and mentorship.

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CDM Smith fosters a culture that really invests in you, especially as a junior engineer. I see the most potential for my growth here. 

Jessica Boyette

Environmental Engineer, Former Co-op

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Mentors have been incredible for my development, not only allowing me to grow but giving me the confidence to be ok with growing.

David Billis

Automation Engineer, Former Intern 

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It means a lot to work on meaningful projects that help people. It motivates me to work hard and make a difference in the world. 

Patrick Horan

Structural Engineer, Former Co-op

EIT

Take learning to the next level

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Learning doesn’t have to stop after graduation. Discover our professional growth and development programs designed for students and early careers.

Tuition Assistance

Earn your next degree with 75% tuition reimburse­ment with no dollar cap for approved courses and programs.

Emerging Professionals Network

Connect with a community of more than 2,000 rising professionals through networking and educational events. 

Mentorship

Learn from dedicated mentors who will help you navigate early career opportunities and professional life.

CDM Smith University

Obtain certifications, licensing, PDHs and trainings that fit your interests from our own accredited University.

Make a difference that matters to you

2025 summer intern Marissa Goss helped raise more than $10,000 in employee donations plus a company match to support a cause of her choosing: aid for victims and recovery efforts in the aftermath of a Florida State University campus shooting.

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As a former CDM Smith co-op and beneficiary of this amazing experience, I am so proud of our intern/co-op program and each student selected to be a part of it. 

Tim Wall

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Experience a day in the life

Get to know former intern and current full-time environmental engineer Megha Sawhney as she shares a day in her life making a splash in water and wastewater treatment while finding ways to give back and cultivate office community.

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$40k

donated in 2025

Give back  

You won't find branded swag at our career fair booth. Instead, students who meet us on campus can select a charity and CDM Smith will make a donation at the end of each semester. 

Work on meaningful projects

Meet us on campus

Find us at career fairs, information sessions and student events across the U.S.
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Presentations and Workshops

Duke University - Civil and Environmental Engineering Department CEE Student Association SympoCEEum

April 3, 2026
3:15 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Duke University
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Benefits that work for you

 We offer comprehensive benefits designed to fit your needs—for all stages of your career journey with us.

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Life at CDM Smith

We embrace a culture where every voice shapes our future—bold, inclusive and grounded in our core values. 

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and begin your journey with CDM Smith. Or join our Talent Community to receive updates about new opportunities and events.