Highway Design Task Lead – Hybrid Role

CDM Smith; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to manage and deliver highway design projects across New England. The role blends hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities and is based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility.

You will guide technical delivery from concept through PS&E, review designs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with project managers on complex DOT initiatives. A PE license and 10 years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of highway design tasks from concept through PS&E.
• Develop and review roadway alignments, design criteria, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Mentor and review work performed by junior engineers; provide technical guidance and support.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Technical Leaders on complex DOT projects.
• Review designs for compliance with federal, state and local standards; sign and seal documents, as required.
• Perform site reviews and field studies to support constructible, real-world design solutions.
• Support proposal and task order efforts, including scope development and technical review.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

MS Office

Communication

Regulations

Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

PE license

10 years of related experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to manage and deliver highway design projects across New England. The role blends hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities and is based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility.

You will guide technical delivery from concept through PS&E, review designs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with project managers on complex DOT initiatives. A PE license and 10 years’ experience are preferred.