Roadway Design Task Leader – Hybrid, Growth & Impact

CDM Smith; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to guide highway design projects across New England, staying hands‑on while growing into broader leadership roles. Based in one of the supported offices (Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH), the role offers hybrid work flexibility and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

The successful candidate will lead technical delivery from concept to PS&E, review designs, and collaborate with PMs on multi‑project DOT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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.

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to guide highway design projects across New England, staying hands‑on while growing into broader leadership roles. Based in one of the supported offices (Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH), the role offers hybrid work flexibility and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

The successful candidate will lead technical delivery from concept to PS&E, review designs, and collaborate with PMs on multi‑project DOT initiatives.