Two steps forward, two steps back. Sometimes detours happen in our well-planned lives. If you have had a break in your science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career and are now ready to get back in the game, let CDM Smith help you restart your career by participating in our career re-entry program. Partnering with the Society of Women Engineers and iRelaunch, we are offering a 16-week program each January through April for those who left their career for 2+ years and are now wanting to return. This is a paid, full time temporary opportunity to help you train and rejoin peers in your field.
In 2022, we began offering two tracks of the program that run concurrently: STEM Career Reboot and Veteran Career Reboot. See more details below!
Hear about the Reboot experience from our CEO Tim Wall, past Reboot participants and Reboot Program Manager Julie Lucas. It's never too late!

Reboot for STEM Professionals
To be eligible for the STEM Career Reboot Program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Currently on career break of 2 years or more and enthusiasm to return to your field
- Have a bachelors degree in STEM related field required of open role
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience in your field
- Meet any additional requirements posted of open role
- Committed to full-time 40 hours for duration of 16-week internship (paid holidays when applicable)
Our opportunities for the STEM Career Reboot Program include disciplines in the areas of:
- Architecture
- Automation Engineering (HVAC design, Fire protection)
- Construction
- Electrical Engineering (Power distribution)
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Planning
- Environmental Science
- Civil Engineering
- Geology/Hydrology
- Geotechnical Engineering
- GIS
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Transportation Planning
- Water Resources Engineering

Reboot for U.S. Veterans
To be eligible for the Veteran Career Reboot Program, you must meet the following criteria:
- A current veteran of the U.S. Military services
- Meet the minimum requirements for the job for which you will be aligned
- Have at least 3 years of full-time experience in the field you are looking to return to
- On a career break from the field you are looking to return to for 2 years or more
- Committed to full-time 40 hours for duration of 16-week internship (paid holidays when applicable)
Our most needed disciplines for the Veteran Career Reboot program include (but are not limited to):
- Bridge Inspector
- Civil Engineering
- Construction roles
- Electrical Engineering (Power distribution)
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- GIS
- Information Security Specialist
- Operation Specialist
- Transportation Surveying




The Reboot Experience



