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Private Utilities and Water Companies

Power your grid with resilient, sustainable energy solutions. CDM Smith partners with electric and gas utilities to deliver integrated design, construction, permitting and compliance that results in reliable, efficient operations.

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Ganapathi Arthanari, MEng, MBA, PMP

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Powering progress: resilient, sustainable solutions for tomorrow's grid

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Helping utilities plan, modernize and deliver electricity and thermal energy solutions. By leveraging industry partnerships, smart grid technologies and our insight, we optimize performance, enhance resilience and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more connected energy landscape.

Integrated engineering & construction

Accelerating delivery—from planning,budgeting, permitting, and pre-purchasing long lead equipment to integrated design and construction—delivering safe, compliant, and on-time utility projects.

Proven safety with large-scale utilities

Partnering with major utilities nationwide, we work side by side to deliver complex projects safely, on time, and within budget— building trust through collaboration and shared success.

Technology-led, multi discipline innovation

Partnering with major utilities nationwide, we work side by side to deliver complex projects safely, on time, and within budget— building trust through collaboration and shared success.