Highway Design Task Leader – Hybrid (New England)

CDM Smith; Springdale (AR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to guide highway design projects in the New England region, while remaining hands-on and growing into broader leadership roles. The role offers hybrid work options in multiple preferred locations and requires a strong background in transportation engineering and project leadership.

The position emphasizes technical delivery, mentoring, and collaboration with project teams and clients, with opportunities for growth to Senior Task Leader or Project Manager within

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.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

MS Office

Verbal & written

Regulatory knowledge

Design standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to guide highway design projects in the New England region, while remaining hands-on and growing into broader leadership roles. The role offers hybrid work options in multiple preferred locations and requires a strong background in transportation engineering and project leadership.

The position emphasizes technical delivery, mentoring, and collaboration with project teams and clients, with opportunities for growth to Senior Task Leader or Project Manager within