Principal Transportation Design Lead: Roads & Rails

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineering Designer to join the Highway & Rail Team in Boston, Burlington, Norwell, or Providence.

You will lead design drawings for highways, rail lines, and urban/rural projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure cross-disciplinary coordination with engineers and managers. This senior role emphasizes precise documentation, contract alignment, and timely production of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science, or related technical field required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in document production within the engineering discipline required.
• MassDOT experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative work ethic and problem-solving capabilities.
• Expert working knowledge of engineering discipline with strong expertise in design drawing layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, preparation, and production of highway and rail design drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated transportation solutions.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior designers to ensure accurate, coordinated drawings.
• Review complex contract documents for errors and revise to meet specifications.
• Support development of technical reports, cost estimates, and production schedules for transportation projects.
• Conduct project review meetings and prepare As-Builts documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineering Designer to join the Highway & Rail Team in Boston, Burlington, Norwell, or Providence.

You will lead design drawings for highways, rail lines, and urban/rural projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure cross-disciplinary coordination with engineers and managers. This senior role emphasizes precise documentation, contract alignment, and timely production of deliverables.