Highway Design Lead & Project Mentor

CDM Smith

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 152,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader for highway design to join the New England Transportation team in Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester. You will lead technical design efforts, mentor junior staff, and drive project success across complex transportation assignments in the New England region.

You will oversee design development, ensure regulatory compliance, and engage with clients to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions while coordinating with Project Leaders and Managers on schedule and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the technical advancement of highway design projects, communicate the vision for final deliverables, and ensure technical accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide day-to-day oversight of transportation planning and design projects, ensuring milestones and quality standards are met.
Supervise, review, and mentor junior engineers; provide technical guidance and support for professional growth.
Develop project design criteria, alignments, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Work closely with Project Technical Leaders and Project Managers to deliver high-complexity projects tailored to client requirements.
Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; sign and seal designs as required.
Perform site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications; update design requirements as needed.
Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to client RFPs; review for adherence to standards.