Highway Design Task Leader – Transportation Engineer

CDM Smith

Paterson (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 175,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to guide and deliver highway design projects across New England. The role blends hands-on engineering with growing technical and project leadership responsibilities.

Ideal candidates are mid to senior transportation engineers who want to stay hands-on while mentoring others, reviewing designs, and shaping project outcomes. Hybrid work is supported across multiple Northeast locations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
10 years of related experience.

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.