Highway Design Task Leader - Senior Engineer

CDM Smith; Fort Smith (AR); 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 role offers hands-on design work while growing into broader project leadership responsibilities, with hybrid work options in Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester.

The ideal candidate is a mid- to senior-level transportation engineer with a PE license, 10 years of related experience, and a proven track record in roadway design, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating

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 may 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

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

OpenRoads

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across New England. This role offers hands-on design work while growing into broader project leadership responsibilities, with hybrid work options in Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester.

The ideal candidate is a mid- to senior-level transportation engineer with a PE license, 10 years of related experience, and a proven track record in roadway design, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating