Highway Design Task Leader – Senior Transportation Engineer

CDM Smith; Smyrna (DE); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to lead highway design delivery on projects across New England, with hands-on engineering and growing leadership responsibilities. The role is well-suited for mid- to senior-level transportation engineers seeking broader technical and project leadership.

The position can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, offering hybrid work flexibility and collaboration with a strong transportation practice committed to delivering world‑class

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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 design

Engineering design principles

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state/LA

Mentorship / leadership

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 lead highway design delivery on projects across New England, with hands-on engineering and growing leadership responsibilities. The role is well-suited for mid- to senior-level transportation engineers seeking broader technical and project leadership.

The position can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, offering hybrid work flexibility and collaboration with a strong transportation practice committed to delivering world‑class