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Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking an Analytics Engineer to join our Business Technology team. This individual will be part of the Data & AI Technology group, helping to support Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), and Digital Engineering Solutions initiatives using modern data technologies and analytics to deliver actionable business insights and robust solutions for AEC professionals and client outcomes.

The Data & AI Technology group helps lead the firm in AEC-focused Business Intelligence and data services by developing scalable analytics platforms, reliable data models, and intuitive analytics solutions that enable self-service BI and analytics across the organization. The Data & AI Technology group utilizes advanced analytics, data science, and AI/ML to give our business and our products a competitive advantage. It includes understanding and managing the data, how it interconnects, and engineering analytics-ready datasets and semantic layers to support self-serve AI/BI and BA opportunities.

This position is for a person who has demonstrated strong analytics engineering capabilities, is experienced with data technologies and analytics tools, and enjoys framing analytical problems, contributing to solution development, and supporting implementation. As a member of the Data & AI Technology group will also participate in research and development and support AEC practices at CDM Smith through product experimentation, testing, and the incubation of analytics-driven ideas that arise from across the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement data models, transformation workflows, and analytics layers to support self-service AI/BI and analytics.
Design, develop, test, and maintain analytics-ready datasets, semantic models, and reusable data products.
Build and maintain scalable analytics solutions using Databricks, SQL, Python, notebooks, jobs, and governed enterprise data assets.
Develop and maintain reusable semantic layers, business definitions, dimensions, KPIs, and metrics that ensure consistency across analytics platforms.
Apply data quality, validation, governance, lineage, and documentation standards to analytics assets and reporting solutions.
Create and maintain dashboards, reports, visualizations, and interactive analytics applications using Power BI, Databricks AI/BI, Streamlit, Plotly Dash, or similar technologies.
Design, develop, and consume REST APIs to integrate analytics solutions with enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and external services.
Monitor analytics solutions and troubleshoot technical issues while supporting ongoing improvements.
Provide support to business users in utilizing self-service AI/BI and analytics platforms effectively.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop analytics applications and visualizations that address business needs.
Partner with data engineers, data scientists, AI/ML specialists, and solution architects to deliver end-to-end business solutions.
Stay abreast of the latest developments and advancements, including new and emerging technologies, best practices, and new tools and software applications and how they could impact CDM Smith.
Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for analytics platforms and solutions used across the business.
Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

Skills and Abilities:

Strong Python programming skills for data processing, automation, API development, and application development.
Strong SQL skills for data transformation, validation, optimization, and building analytics-ready datasets.
Experience with Databricks or a comparable cloud-based analytics and data platform.
Experience creating dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Databricks AI/BI, or similar BI platforms.
Experience developing data models, dimensional models, semantic layers, and reusable business metrics.
Experience building or integrating REST APIs and enterprise data services.
Understanding of lakehouse architecture and modern analytics platform concepts.
Familiarity with software engineering practices including Git, testing, documentation, modular code development, and CI/CD concepts.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with technical teams and stakeholders.
Detail oriented with the ability to execute complex analytics tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
3–5 years of related experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Databricks (AI/BI, Genie Code, Genie Spaces, Unity Catalog) or modern analytics platforms.
Experience implementing semantic models that support both dashboard-based and natural-language analytics experiences.
Experience building analytics solutions that support advanced analytics or AI/ML initiatives.
Experience supporting enterprise self-service analytics programs.

Amount of Travel Required

No Travel is required
Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

About the company

CDM Smith is a full-service engineering and construction firm that serves public and private clients worldwide with solutions in water, environment, transportation, and energy. Its work covers the entire project life cycle—from planning and design to construction and ongoing management—through integrated teams of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals. The company distinguishes itself by delivering multi-disciplinary, end-to-end projects across major infrastructure sectors and focusing on long-lasting impacts and enduring value for clients. Its goal is to shape the present by meeting evolving needs with practical, reliable infrastructure solutions that stand the test of time.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

1947

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Houston's 360 MGD expansion and PFAS planning create multi-year backlog through 2028.
Daniel Clark became CFO on September 17, 2026, strengthening finance and governance.
Teri Myers' August 2026 R&D leadership upgrade monetizes PFAS research faster.

What critics are saying

A 2020 Navy False Claims Act settlement still stains federal trust and procurement credibility.
CDM Smith v. Reed Barton opened June 17, 2026, signaling active trade-secret conflict.
EWPP runs through 2028, concentrating revenue on one politically exposed Houston megaproject.

What makes CDM Smith unique

Bellevue lab expansion on August 5, 2026 deepens PFAS pilot-testing capabilities.
Houston picked CDM Smith for $145 million EWPP design on July 16, 2026.
September 2026 hires in data centers and reuse broaden CDM Smith beyond water.

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Benefits

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Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Associated Press

Sep 17th, 2026

CDM Smith appoints Daniel Clark as chief financial officer

CDM Smith has appointed Daniel Clark as its new chief financial officer. Clark succeeds Thierry Desmaris, who is retiring after more than 10 years with the firm. Clark brings over 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. He began his career as an engineer before moving into finance. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University. As CFO, Clark will lead the firm's financial strategy, enterprise risk management and governance. CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm specialising in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities projects.

GlobeNewswire

Sep 17th, 2026

CDM Smith names new chief financial officer Daniel Clark.

CDM Smith names new chief financial officer Daniel Clark. September 17, 2026 13:59 ET | Source: CDM Smith BOSTON, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - CDM Smith is pleased to announce our new chief financial officer, Daniel "Dan" Clark. Clark succeeds Thierry Desmaris, who will retire after more than a decade of exceptional service to the firm. As CFO, Clark will lead the firm's financial strategy, enterprise risk management, and governance stewardship while helping advance CDM Smith's long-term growth, direct employee ownership culture, and strategic vision. Clark brings more than 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, with a strong track record of operational excellence and financial leadership. Before transitioning into finance, Clark began his career as an engineer, providing him with firsthand insight into project delivery, technical excellence and the unique dynamics of engineering/construction-driven organizations. "CDM Smith has built a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and client service, and I'm proud to be a part of that tradition. That work continues with investing in our people, supporting our clients and creating lasting value for our employee-owners and the communities we serve," said Clark. Clark holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. "On behalf of our Board of Directors and employee-owners, I want to thank Thierry for his outstanding leadership and lasting contributions to CDM Smith over the past decade. His impact on our company will endure well beyond his retirement," said CDM Smith Chairman and CEO Tim Wall. "As we welcome Dan, we are gaining a leader whose combination of financial expertise and engineering experience is particularly well suited to our evolving business," Wall continued. "Dan understands the complexities of project delivery, the importance of disciplined investment and the value of a long-term perspective. Most importantly, Dan shares our commitment to serving clients, supporting employee-owners and delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities we help build. I am excited to welcome him to our leadership team and look forward to the impact he will have on CDM Smith's next chapter." CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service through decades of know-how and digital ingenuity to deliver smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities. Passionate about our work and invested in each other, we are inspired to think and driven to solve the world's environmental and infrastructure challenges.

The Mirror Democrat and Savanna Times-Journal

Aug 12th, 2026

CDM Smith wins first place for brand awareness campaign at 2026 SMPS National Awards Gala.

CDM Smith wins first place for brand awareness campaign at 2026 SMPS National Awards Gala. * 2 hrs ago BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - CDM Smith received first place in the Brand Awareness Campaign, Mixed-Media category at the Society for Marketing Professional Services' (SMPS) 2026 Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs), one of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry's most prestigious marketing competitions. TUV leader Jim Allister MP reacts as three dead in Ballymena. The award-winning "What's Happening NEXT Is Happening NOW" campaign was developed by CDM Smith's marketing and communications team to inspire clients, employees and industry professionals to prepare for the trends and technologies shaping the future. The integrated campaign combined thought leadership videos, social media content, recruiting initiatives, employee engagement activities and a webinar series to engage audiences across multiple channels. Recognized for its creativity, strategic execution and measurable results, the campaign showcased the power of collaboration across the firm, bringing together employees from diverse disciplines to share insights, perspectives and expertise. First Place: "What's Happening NEXT Is Happening NOW" Brand Awareness Campaign As emerging technologies, shifting workforce dynamics and evolving client needs continue to transform the AEC industry, organizations face increasing pressure to anticipate what's next. CDM Smith created the "What's Happening NEXT Is Happening NOW" campaign to help audiences better understand these changes and prepare for future opportunities and challenges. Through compelling storytelling and thought leadership, the campaign highlighted topics such as artificial intelligence, aging infrastructure, data centers, workforce trends and other forces shaping the industry. The effort reinforced CDM Smith's commitment to helping clients navigate change, identify opportunities and build resilient solutions for the future. This recognition reflects the talent, creativity and dedication of CDM Smith's marketing and communications team, as well as the many technical experts and employee contributors who helped bring the campaign to life. CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service through decades of know-how and digital ingenuity to deliver smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities. Passionate about its work and invested in each other, Mycarrollcountynews is inspired to think and driven to solve the world's environmental and infrastructure challenges. Daryl Shepard CDM Smith 6174526093 [email protected] Georgia Terry CDM Smith 6174526000 [email protected] Media gallery

Africa Business Watch

Aug 12th, 2026

CDM Smith wins first place for brand awareness campaign at 2026 SMPS National Awards Gala.

CDM Smith wins first place for brand awareness campaign at 2026 SMPS National Awards Gala. BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - CDM Smith received first place in the Brand Awareness Campaign, Mixed-Media category at the Society for Marketing Professional Services' (SMPS) 2026 Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs), one of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry's most prestigious marketing competitions. The award-winning "What's Happening NEXT Is Happening NOW" campaign was developed by CDM Smith's marketing and communications team to inspire clients, employees and industry professionals to prepare for the trends and technologies shaping the future. The integrated campaign combined thought leadership videos, social media content, recruiting initiatives, employee engagement activities and a webinar series to engage audiences across multiple channels. Recognized for its creativity, strategic execution and measurable results, the campaign showcased the power of collaboration across the firm, bringing together employees from diverse disciplines to share insights, perspectives and expertise. First Place: "What's Happening NEXT Is Happening NOW" Brand Awareness Campaign As emerging technologies, shifting workforce dynamics and evolving client needs continue to transform the AEC industry, organizations face increasing pressure to anticipate what's next. CDM Smith created the "What's Happening NEXT Is Happening NOW" campaign to help audiences better understand these changes and prepare for future opportunities and challenges. Through compelling storytelling and thought leadership, the campaign highlighted topics such as artificial intelligence, aging infrastructure, data centers, workforce trends and other forces shaping the industry. The effort reinforced CDM Smith's commitment to helping clients navigate change, identify opportunities and build resilient solutions for the future. This recognition reflects the talent, creativity and dedication of CDM Smith's marketing and communications team, as well as the many technical experts and employee contributors who helped bring the campaign to life. CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service through decades of know-how and digital ingenuity to deliver smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities. Passionate about our work and invested in each other, we are inspired to think and driven to solve the world's environmental and infrastructure challenges. Daryl Shepard CDM Smith 6174526093 [email protected] Georgia Terry CDM Smith 6174526000 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

GlobeNewswire

Aug 5th, 2026

CDM Smith expands Research and Testing Laboratory to further support R&D Program and innovation for clients.

CDM Smith expands Research and Testing Laboratory to further support R&D Program and innovation for clients. August 05, 2026 17:23 ET | Source: CDM Smith BELLEVUE, Washington, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - To further support CDM Smith's Research & Development (R&D) Program and innovation, the firm has expanded its Research and Testing Laboratory facility in Bellevue, Washington by an additional 1,100 square feet. The expansion signals CDM Smith's continued investment in new ideas, new technologies and new ways of collaborating with communities and clients to solve increasingly complex water, environmental and infrastructure challenges through large-scale testing and pilot testing. The mission of CDM Smith's Research & Testing Laboratory is to advance innovation from flask to field by developing, evaluating and scaling practical technologies that help clients address complex water, wastewater, PFAS and emerging contaminant challenges. Through CDM Smith's R&D Program, the laboratory creates opportunities to transform promising ideas into tested solutions that deliver value for clients, communities and the environment. "The larger Research and Testing Laboratory space allows CDM Smith's team to advance high-impact research and accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions for clients. The upgraded lab equipment also enables precise and reliable results for clients," said Paul Ho, Laboratory Manager and environmental scientist. In addition to the Bellevue Research and Testing Laboratory facility expansion, Teri Myers, Ph.D., PMP, has been appointed as CDM Smith's new R&D Program Manager. Dr. Myers has led more than $22 million in PFAS research and complex, multidisciplinary initiatives involving universities, private organizations and federal agencies, transforming emerging research into practical applications that address environmental and infrastructure challenges. "The R&D Program is one of the most exciting ways we can explore new ideas and create value for our clients and communities. I look forward to supporting ideas and innovation across the firm and helping our teams develop solutions that address today's challenges while preparing for what's next," said Teri Myers, R&D Program Manager and environmental scientist. CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service through decades of know-how and digital ingenuity to deliver smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities. Passionate about its work and invested in each other, SoftwareONE AG is inspired to think and driven to solve the world's environmental and infrastructure challenges. Attachments

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