Highway Design Task Leader – Hybrid & Growth Path

CDM Smith; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across New England. This mid- to senior-level transportation engineer role stays hands-on while growing into broader leadership responsibilities.

Based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility. You will lead design tasks, review plans, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with PMs on complex DOT projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Travel may be required; frequency contingent on duties.

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 principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communications

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across New England. This mid- to senior-level transportation engineer role stays hands-on while growing into broader leadership responsibilities.

Based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility. You will lead design tasks, review plans, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with PMs on complex DOT projects.