Highway Design Task Leader – Roadway Engineer

CDM Smith; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to lead highway design projects in New England, with hybrid work options in Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester. The role combines hands-on design with team leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with project managers.

You'll develop alignments, review criteria, cost estimates, and ensure compliance with standards while delivering on schedule and budget across DOT projects. Abilities in CAD and OpenRoads are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering; PE preferred.
• At least 10 years of related engineering experience with highway/roadway design.
• Travel may be required; strong project leadership experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of highway design tasks from concept through PS&E.
• Develop and review roadway alignments, design criteria, construction plans, specs, and costs.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Mentor and review work by junior engineers; provide 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/seal documents.
• Perform site reviews and field studies to support constructible design solutions.
• Support proposal and task order efforts including scope development and technical review.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Design standards knowledge

Education

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

Professional Engineering (PE) license

10 years of related experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to lead highway design projects in New England, with hybrid work options in Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester. The role combines hands-on design with team leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with project managers.

You'll develop alignments, review criteria, cost estimates, and ensure compliance with standards while delivering on schedule and budget across DOT projects. Abilities in CAD and OpenRoads are essential.