Roadway Design Task Leader — Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Travel opportunities

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across the New England region. This mid- to senior‑level transportation engineer role blends hands-on design with growing leadership responsibilities.

Based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility, you’ll mentor junior engineers, review design work, and coordinate with Project Managers and Leaders to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

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 principles

MS Office

Education

Civil/Transportation/Structural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across the New England region. This mid- to senior‑level transportation engineer role blends hands-on design with growing leadership responsibilities.

Based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility, you’ll mentor junior engineers, review design work, and coordinate with Project Managers and Leaders to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives.