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Mining projects demand certainty. We combine multi‑disciplinary engineering with environmental leadership to design tailings systems, treat water and plan closures that meet regulations and stand the test of time.

Jason Knapp, PE

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Jason Knapp, PE

Jason Knapp, PE

Market Lead

Jason Knapp, PE

Integrated solutions from concept to closure

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Integrated solutions from concept to closure

Drawing from our diverse portfolio, we understand how to integrate every project component to deliver seamless mining solutions.

Integrated, full-service delivery

Providing a single point of contact for all phases of mining projects—from planning and design through construction and closure—our team delivers solutions seamlessly and efficiently.

Unmatched safety and compliance

With MSHA-certified trainers and industry-leading health and safety programs, CDM Smith helps protect your workforce and reputation, so every employee returns home safely each day.

Expertise that drives innovation

With proven technical expertise and emerging technologies, we deliver integrated solutions that minimize operational risk and promote sustainability.

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Construction machinery working on a large dirt site surrounded by forested hills and mountains.

Coeur D'Alene Basin, Idaho

Consolidating waste to restore the Coeur d’Alene Basin

Decades of mining left the Coeur d’Alene Basin heavily polluted. The Coeur d’Alene Trust and CDM Smith delivered a cost-efficient, EPA-compliant solution to restore the watershed.

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Aerial view of an illuminated industrial mining facility at dusk, surrounded by desert landscape.

Santiago, Chile

Water infrastructure for Spence Mine

Due to environmental concerns and water scarcity in northern Chile, we helped BHP supply its mining operations using a desalination plant.

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Icons of helmet, cloud, drop, ID card, light bulb, and checkmark over people using a tablet and laptop.

Osceola, Arkansas

Bringing sustainability to a steel mill

Arkansas’ Big River Steel sought to become the first steel mill in North America to certify to a new standard of environmental, social, and governance ideals.

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Mining is the foundation on which every human advancement begins. Everything depends on raw materials extracted from the earth. And we are proud to partner with mining clients to help them meet their goals.

Jason Knapp, PE

Client Service Leader

Jason leads multi-disciplinary projects in industrial, mining, rail and remediation, managing teams from planning through design, construction and startup.

“In our view, this project represents the very best of the design-build process. Having a single point of responsibility for the design and construction phases for this complex facility allowed us to meet our regulatory compliance schedule within our budget constraints. We believe the design-build approach dramatically shortened the project schedule and reduced costs while maintaining exceptional quality for the state-of-the-art technology.”
Environmental Engineering Services Manager | ASARCO

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Construction

CDM Smith is an integrated design-builder with a legacy of successful projects. We work as one entity to deliver a legendary client experience from project inceptions through design, preconstruction, construction and commissioning.

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Remediation

We restore environments and protect communities by delivering innovative, science-based solutions that reduce risk and lifecycle costs. Using advanced technologies and adaptive strategies, we help clients achieve resilient, long-term results.

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Construction Management

CDM Smith provides full-service construction management solutions across the water, environmental, transportation, energy and facilities industries.

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Wastewater

Today's facilities need to do more with every dollar, every asset and every resource. We help utilities improve performance while preparing for what comes next.

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Geotechnical, Tunnels and Dams

We offer a full range of traditional and specialty geotechnical services with an emphasis on managing risk and delivering innovative solutions to our clients’ complex projects.

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Water Resources Infrastructure and Resiliency

Forward-thinking water resources planning, design construction and operations means making smarter investments that lower life-cycle costs and provide multiple benefits.

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Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing & Fire Protection (MEP+FP)

We’ve completed hundreds of projects from planning and design to system start-up and commissioning, involving boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), primary and secondary distribution, substations, power generation, cogeneration and sustainable/renewable energy systems.

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Water Reuse

Water reuse is the future of water supply. CDM Smith is committed to strengthening water supply portfolios where they are most needed today and will be tomorrow.

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Program Management

CDM Smith’s program management team is bringing complexity under control by building strong, enduring relationships.

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