Data Centers and High Tech Facilities

As AI and machine learning drive the explosive growth of data centers, the need for expansion puts immense pressure on essential resources like water and power, demanding innovative and efficient upgrades to infrastructure. CDM Smith is at the cutting edge of this transformation:

Our water management expertise ensures you can secure, treat, and reuse water efficiently, propelling your sustainability goals forward.

Our full-service power solutions, from site assessments to substation design and construction, keep your business ahead of capacity challenges.

And through our integrated design-build/EPC delivery method, we deliver swift, efficient project completion, getting you to market faster.

Water

CDM Smith tailors water infrastructure solutions to the evolving needs of data center campuses. From potable and non-potable water supply systems to advanced treatment and reuse strategies, we help data centers optimize water management while enhancing sustainability.

Services include:

  Reverse osmosis water treatment
 Cooling water reuse
  Industrial wastewater management
  Stormwater solutions
  Regulatory compliance and operational efficiency

With extensive experience in permitting, feasibility studies, engineering design, procurement, and construction, our turnkey solutions support data centers in achieving resiliency and water-positive goals. Having successfully delivered projects worldwide for hyperscale and enterprise data centers, we are a trusted partner in developing reliable, high-performance water infrastructure for these facilities.

 Power

CDM Smith provides comprehensive power solutions for data center campuses, specializing in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of high-reliability substations that support critical infrastructure.

With extensive experience delivering substations up to 345kV, we offer end-to-end solutions, including:

 Feasibility studies
 Permitting
 Engineering design
 Procurement
 Construction commissioning

Our team understands the complex power distribution needs of hyperscale and enterprise data centers, ensuring scalable, redundant, and energy-efficient systems. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence and a proven record in substation development, CDM Smith is the trusted partner for delivering resilient, high-performance energy infrastructure to meet the demands of modern data centers. As an OEM-agnostic partner, we leverage our strong global network to source long-lead electrical equipment with precision—focusing on performance, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.