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U.S. Department of Energy

We’re your trusted partner for engineering, remediation and project management at DOE sites. Projects are delivered safely with full compliance, innovation, and a focus on protecting people and advancing mission‑critical goals.

Market Lead

Paivi Nettamo

Integrated design, remediation and delivery expertise

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We deliver integrated engineering, remediation and program management for DOE’s most complex, mission-critical projects. With 40+ years of DOE experience and 1,000+ assignments at 17 sites, our multidisciplinary teams safely deliver compliance and schedule certainty—driving sustainable solutions and proven performance for DOE clients.

Proven DOE performance

More than 40 years of experience and over 1,000 assignments across 17 DOE sites demonstrate consistent delivery of on‑time, compliant solutions.

Safety and quality first

NEPA, CERCLA/RCRA, safety‑basis expertise, and EVMS‑ready controls are provided through robust quality processes Our team supplies rigorous QA and audit ready documentation.

Integrated design delivery

Multidisciplinary A‑E, program, and construction‑management capabilities provide a seamless path from planning through startup.

Remediation expertise

From site investigation to remediation and D&D support, we manage soil, groundwater and radiological/chemical cleanup.

A trusted partner

40+

years of delivering on-time, compliant solutions

1,000+

assignments at 17 DOE sites

90%

exceptional & very good CPARS ratings

Featured federal projects

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Tacoma, Washington

Zero discharge for the fourth largest U.S. Army base

CDM Smith supported Joint Base Lewis McChord’s future zero liquid discharge goals through design-build of an advanced wastewater treatment facility.

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Twentynine Palms, California

Innovative desalination for the U.S. Marine Corps

To continue meeting water demands at the U.S. Marine Corps’ largest US training facility, CDM Smith led the construction of a new reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant.

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Panama City, Florida

Rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base from the ground up

After Hurricane Michael devastated Panama City’s Tyndall Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force looked to design a next-generation, resilient lodging facility for the rebuilt installation.

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Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Modernizing F-15 operations at King Faisal Air Base

We constructed 10 new facilities and completed upgrades to several existing buildings totaling more than 140,000 square feet to provide a full mission beddown of F-15 operations.

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For decades, CDM Smith has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Department of Energy—bringing the full strength of our federal experience to every mission. I’m excited for what’s next: pairing proven problem solving with digital and AI tools to deliver faster, safer and smarter support for DOE.

Paivi Nettamo, PMP

Management Specialist

Paivi focuses on environmental management policy and business development at both government agencies and commercial industries.

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Architecture

Our architects and engineers deliver quality solutions that master function, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and aesthetics.

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.

Construction Management

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

Program Management

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

Drinking Water

Whether your goals are to unlock new sources, enhance the quality and reliability of the supplies you have or upgrade the technologies you use, we can help you achieve water supply innovation.

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.

Emerging Contaminants

Our engineers and scientists are working tirelessly to solve the world’s most complex contamination challenges. Together, we’ll find solutions to the latest threats to public health.

Water Reclamation

Whether your goal is to meet your permit conditions or to build a net-zero facility, we’ll work with you to find the right solutions.

Federal Facilities

Resilient facilities enable federal agencies to maintain and enhance readiness to protect the nation. CDM Smith designs and constructs federal facilities and infrastructure around the world.

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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