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Students and Recent Graduates

Students and Recent Graduates

As you explore a profes­sional path, you want to make the most of those first steps. At CDM Smith, we offer a coveted learning environment that goes beyond the classroom with unique, real-world experiences. Whether you’re in the field working on world-class projects, using next-gen technology, or collab­o­rat­ing with colleagues in the office, you’ll do it in an environment where you can grow your expertise and discover your aspirations. We also offer a highly esteemed scholarship program that provides unmatched assistance to college under­grad­u­ate students pursuing an eligible STEM degree. All stages in your career are learning experiences and we are committed to helping you excel each step of the way.  
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CDM Smith is hiring, with hundreds of open positions in many disciplines around the world.
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Co-ops Can Rise to the Top!

Read the inspired stories of three of our leaders who began their careers as co-ops at CDM Smith.

Tim Wall
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Intern and Co-op Program

We seek to add the best pro­fes­sion­als in the industry, every day. Part­ner­ing with ed­u­ca­tional in­sti­tu­tions to enhance the student ex­pe­ri­ence through our Intern & Co-op Program is an im­por­tant facet of this goal. Interns and co-ops join us at various stages of their ed­u­ca­tion, in­clud­ing students working toward their bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. They are not only exposed to a variety of projects, but are also in­tro­duced to the exciting field of consulting and pro­fes­sional services.

Our intern and co-op op­por­tu­ni­ties are not just jobs; they are an ex­pe­ri­ence. These programs are designed to provide you with the op­por­tu­nity to apply the knowl­edge you have gained in the class­room to real, prac­ti­cal situations. You will work along­side top industry pro­fes­sion­als on ground-breaking projects, all while building a strong network of your peers and col­leagues. Take the first step toward building your career and apply today.

Megha Sawhney Megha Sawhney
An Intern's Impact
During her internship, Megha Sawhney helped raise more than $6,000 for JerseySTEM through sales of her t-shirt design.
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There is a lot going on at a construc­tion site. I learned commu­ni­ca­tion is vital to the success of a team.
Davis Construc­tion Intern, University of Florida
There is a lot going on at a construc­tion site. I learned commu­ni­ca­tion is vital to the success of a team.
Davis Construc­tion Intern, University of Florida
I really enjoy the collab­o­ra­tive nature of working at CDM Smith! I get to talk to experts from all over the country who are all willing to help.
Alina Environmental Engineering Intern, University of Florida
I really enjoy the collab­o­ra­tive nature of working at CDM Smith! I get to talk to experts from all over the country who are all willing to help.
Alina Environmental Engineering Intern, University of Florida
What I've enjoyed most was the abundance of knowledgeable people afforded by the magnitude of this project. I'm beyond grateful to be a part of a project that will benefit the city I live in.
Luis Construc­tion Intern, University of Houston
What I've enjoyed most was the abundance of knowledgeable people afforded by the magnitude of this project. I'm beyond grateful to be a part of a project that will benefit the city I live in.
Luis Construc­tion Intern, University of Houston
It's a very rare experience to work on a project of such grand scale and a privilege to work at a firm that can provide such oppor­tu­ni­ties.
Sam Civil Engineering Intern, UCLA
It's a very rare experience to work on a project of such grand scale and a privilege to work at a firm that can provide such oppor­tu­ni­ties.
Sam Civil Engineering Intern, UCLA

Recent Grads

Are you ready to be a part of something bigger? The opportunity to drive change and deliver cutting-edge solutions has never been greater. We have many exciting oppor­tu­ni­ties available for innovative, new graduates, who will challenge the status quo and bring a diverse perspective to our clients that will make a positive impact on the places where we work and live. YOU can drive the future success of our company and together WE can make a difference. Your future starts here.

recent grads

Career Compass Mentoring Program

At CDM Smith, we rec­og­nize that ef­fec­tively en­gag­ing and de­vel­op­ing our less ex­pe­ri­enced staff helps us con­tinue on our path to ex­cel­lence.


The Career Compass men­tor­ing pro­gram strives to cap­i­tal­ize on the benefits of both informal and for­mal men­tor­ing re­la­tion­ships. Our men­tor­ing pro­gram is de­signed to sup­port our men­tors and mentees with the tools nec­es­sary for suc­cess­ful men­tor­ing while al­low­ing for the nat­ural, spon­ta­neous re­la­tion­ship de­vel­op­ment so im­por­tant for build­ing the trust needed for ef­fec­tive men­tor­ing.

mentoring program
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Com­mit­ment to Equal Em­ploy­ment Op­por­tu­nity and Af­firma­tive Ac­tion
CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consid­er­a­tion for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other char­ac­ter­is­tics protected by applicable law.

If you should require a reasonable accom­mo­da­tion to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department by phone at +1.​617.​452.​6000 and ask to speak with the Employee Relations Manager, or complete the Request for Reasonable Accom­mo­da­tion form. For additional information, please read Equal Em­ploy­ment is the Law and the Equal Employment is the Law Supplement (PDF).

CDM Smith partic­i­pates in the E-Verify employment autho­riza­tion program. Please review our E-Ver­ify par­tic­i­pa­tion no­tice and the Right to Work no­tice [Span­ish].

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