Highway Design Task Leader (Hybrid)

CDM Smith

Idaho Falls (ID)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 175,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to guide and deliver highway design projects, staying hands-on while growing into broader technical leadership. The role supports projects across the Northeast with hybrid work options from Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester.

The candidate will lead design tasks, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with project teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence. The ideal candidate holds a PE license, 10 years of experience, and strong CAD/OpenRoads

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering.
PE license required or candidate to be eligible for licensure.
10 years of related experience.

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.