Welcome to CDM Smith.

Amy Corriveau, a program management expert and certified business analyst focused on identifying, imple­ment­ing and optimizing information management systems, has been focused on successful project delivery for almost 20 years. She’s helped utilities improve their operational performance in all stages of the process—from re-engineering of business processes to the integration of mission-critical systems to support financial and operation performance. Through the course of her project work, Amy has developed a specialty in engaging stake­hold­ers to support change-oriented efforts. And as Director of Emerging Business Development for the firm, Amy collab­o­rates with multi-disci­pli­nary teams to analyze and explore ways that leverage technology solutions like PipeCAST to solve problems and achieve improved business outcomes. 

What’s your favorite part of your job? I love the variety and complex­i­ties of my projects.  I’m a classic “problem-solver” and thrive in an environment where I’m exposed to new concepts and challenges so I can learn and contin­u­ously improve. I love that my projects have the perfect blend of new concepts and innovation, technical and analytical challenges and people and change management.

Why CDM Smith? I joined CDM Smith because I wanted to work for a firm with a strong technical reputation in our industry. I can still recall learning about wastewater design concepts pioneered by our founders during grad school at MIT and still feel a sense of pride that I work for a company with such deep roots and history in the engineering field. I’ve stayed at CDM Smith because our company offers so much more than technical prowess; it also offers character, sincerity and integrity. I believe that is because our employees are proud of the firm’s mission and core values. They’re more than words on paper—they truly reflect our corporate culture. We have never been a firm that is fixated solely on profit, rather client service, quality and technical excellence have always been our foremost priorities. We are a large enough company to make a profound difference in the civil and envi­ron­men­tal industry, yet small enough to foster a personal working environment with our peers and clients.

What are your 3 non-work passions? I am committed to promoting STEM to elementary-aged children, especially young girls. I am also a big soccer fan. But spending time with my family is perhaps my biggest passion. 

What’s your personal motto? I really like two famous quotes. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead. And one from A.A. Milne: “Promise me you’ll always remember: you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think."