Highway/Roadway Engineer 5

CDM Smith; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 87,131 - 152,485; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader located in Manchester, NH to lead highway design projects across New England. This position is ideal for a mid-to-senior engineer ready to take on greater leadership responsibilities while remaining hands-on.

Candidates must possess at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, a PE license, and have 7 years of applicable experience. Competitive pay and hybrid work options are included.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of highway design tasks.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide oversight.
• Review designs for compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Transportation engineering

CADD software

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Engineering principles of design

Education

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

Professional engineering license (PE)

Tools

OpenRoads

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects throughout New England. This position is well suited for a mid‑to senior‑level transportation engineer looking to stay hands‑on while growing into broader technical and project leadership responsibilities. This role can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background with CTDOT, MassDOT, NHDOT, and Municipal roadway/highway design projects.
• Strong task management experience in roadway and multi‑modal design projects from preliminary through final design.
• Drainage network design and analysis experience.
• Familiarity with proposal development and client presentations.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Working knowledge of OpenRoads Concept Station.

Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

• Min: USD $87,131.00
• Max: USD $152,485.00

Visa Sponsorship

No, we will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN visas for this position.