Hybrid Highway Design Task Leader

CDM Smith; Pocatello (ID); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to guide highway design projects across New England, staying hands-on while growing into broader technical leadership. The role supports programs in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility.

Ideal candidates are mid-to-senior transportation engineers with strong CAD skills and project leadership experience, ready to manage scope, schedule, and budgets.

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.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulations knowledge

Design standards

Education

Civil/Transportation/Structural Eng degree

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to guide highway design projects across New England, staying hands-on while growing into broader technical leadership. The role supports programs in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility.

Ideal candidates are mid-to-senior transportation engineers with strong CAD skills and project leadership experience, ready to manage scope, schedule, and budgets.