Hybrid Highway Design Lead (Transportation Engineer)

CDM Smith; Warren (MI); 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, with hands-on engineering and growth into broader leadership responsibilities. This role can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility.

The position requires a PE license, a Civil/Transportation/Structural background, 10 years of related experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads.

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.

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/Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Roadway design

PE license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

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, with hands-on engineering and growth into broader leadership responsibilities. This role can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility.

The position requires a PE license, a Civil/Transportation/Structural background, 10 years of related experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads.