Highway Design Task Leader (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to oversee highway design projects across New England, remaining hands‑on while growing into broader technical leadership. The role supports concept through PS&E with travel to Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester, NH, and offers hybrid work flexibility.

Ideal candidates are mid‑ to senior‑level transportation engineers with strong CAD skills, regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in complex DOT projects.

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

Design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline

Professional engineering (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to oversee highway design projects across New England, remaining hands‑on while growing into broader technical leadership. The role supports concept through PS&E with travel to Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester, NH, and offers hybrid work flexibility.

Ideal candidates are mid‑ to senior‑level transportation engineers with strong CAD skills, regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in complex DOT projects.