How we support your water resources goals

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Water is best understood when it’s viewed holistically. We’ll help you create resiliency, improve the natural environment and strengthen your community’s economic and social vitality.

International success in stormwater and green infrastructure

We’ve developed more than 1,000 stormwater master plans and 200 detailed designs, achieving $385 million in cost savings across 35 states, 20 countries and six continents.

Leaders in coastal resiliency

Our coastal plans are customized for each city, with green and gray infrastructure to manage compound rainfall and tidal flooding, safeguard the environment and protect water supply.

Disaster preparedness and recovery

CDM Smith develops stormwater management, flood control programs, and climate change adaptation guidance,  including post-disaster support across the region.

Far-reaching funding support

We've assisted our clients in implementing more than 120 stormwater utilities and delivered $5 billion of sustainable funds through public and private partnerships, urban redevelopment, and retrofits.

Featured Projects

Selected projects illustrating our technical and delivery experience.

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Doha, Qatar

Musaimeer Pumping Station and Outfall Design

Preliminary design, marine modelling and environmental studies for Doha South’s pumping station and 10 km outfall tunnel.

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Qatar

Qatar South Sewer Strategic Tunnels Design

CDM Smith is delivering concept design, hydraulic modelling and D&B tender documentation for Qatar South’s strategic foul sewer tunnels, supporting Ashghal’s long-term wastewater and resilience strategy.

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Related Practices

Supporting practices that enhance project outcomes across the lifecycle.

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Water Conveyance

Whether you’re concerned about keeping existing water conveyance assets healthy or building new ones, we’re here to help you find the answers you need.

Water Reclamation

Whether your goal is to meet your permit conditions or to build a net-zero facility, we’ll work with you to find the right solutions.

Water Reuse

Water reuse is the future of water supply. CDM Smith is committed to strengthening water supply portfolios where they are most needed today and will be tomorrow.

Hydraulic Modeling and Engineering

Advanced hydraulic modeling and engineering solutions that support resilient, efficient, and data-driven infrastructure design.

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Ready to Take the Next Steps?

We love collaborating with passionate individuals and organizations. If you're interested in joining our team, check our careers page for open positions or internships.