Highway Design Task Leader (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to drive highway design projects across New England, balancing hands-on technical work with project leadership. You’ll mentor junior engineers, review alignments and cost estimates, and ensure quality on schedule and budget.

This role offers hybrid work options in Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester, with travel up to 10% and opportunities to advance to Senior Task Leader or Project Manager within a growing transportation practice.

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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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

Project leadership

CADD 3D/4D software

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to drive highway design projects across New England, balancing hands-on technical work with project leadership. You’ll mentor junior engineers, review alignments and cost estimates, and ensure quality on schedule and budget.

This role offers hybrid work options in Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester, with travel up to 10% and opportunities to advance to Senior Task Leader or Project Manager within a growing transportation practice.