Roadway Design Task Leader – Senior Transportation Engineer

CDM Smith; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across New England. This role is suited for a mid- to senior-level transportation engineer who remains hands-on while growing into broader leadership responsibilities.

Based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility, you will guide road design from concept through PS&E, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with project managers on complex DOT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; travel as required.
• Equivalents: additional related experience considered in lieu of 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.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Verbal & written communications

Regulations (federal/state/local)

Design standards (AASHTO/NACTO)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

PE license

10 years of related experience

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 New England. This role is suited for a mid- to senior-level transportation engineer who remains hands-on while growing into broader leadership responsibilities.

Based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility, you will guide road design from concept through PS&E, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with project managers on complex DOT initiatives.