Roadway Design Task Leader (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to oversee highway design projects across New England, staying hands-on while growing into broader leadership roles. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with project teams to deliver quality deliverables on schedule.

The role offers hybrid work options with locations in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, and opportunities to advance toward Senior Task Leader or Project Manager within a collaborative transportation practice.

Qualifications

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

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

10 years of related experience

Education

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

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to oversee highway design projects across New England, staying hands-on while growing into broader leadership roles. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with project teams to deliver quality deliverables on schedule.

The role offers hybrid work options with locations in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, and opportunities to advance toward Senior Task Leader or Project Manager within a collaborative transportation practice.