Design
Nothing gets us more energized than an impossible technical challenge. We apply game-changing, innovative solutions that revolutionize the industry. And, we find ingenious applications of existing technologies or approaches to solve our clients' biggest problems.
I love brainstorming during concept development, discovering the best path forward to meet key objectives.
What We Do
How Newark Is Getting the Lead Out
18,000 lead service lines removed in record time, even through the pandemic. Outstanding community engagement, data visualization and corrosion control treatment. Learn how they did it and earn a free PDH.
Celebrating our Roots in Design
In 1947, Thomas Camp provided studies and designs for water treatment plant improvement for the city of Cambridge, Mass., the firm’s first client.
Ingenuity in Action
Meet Our Ingenious Experts
Tamzen MacBeth
Award-Winning Environmental Innovator
Tamzen has worked on over 100 contaminated sites at the laboratory-scale, pilot-scale and full-scale levels. Bridging R&D with the design and optimization of cost-effective cleanup programs, Tamzen has helped advance countless technologies within her field.
Meet Tamzen
Ybette Ochoa
Transforming Transportation
Ybette, a skilled civil engineer, is inspired to see projects become reality. "When I can observe how traffic or transit has improved, I know these projects are increasing the quality of life, and I know that I have made a positive impact."
Meet Ybette
Chris Schulz
A Mind That Never Stops Working
Chris is a legend in the water industry. A holder of 11 patents, he has led many R&D projects, published several dozen technical papers and co-authored two books. He routinely plays a leading role on some of CDM Smith's most vital drinking water projects around the world.
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How We Deliver
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