Senior Highway Design Engineer & Task Leader (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Joliet (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to manage and deliver highway design projects across New England, while staying hands-on and growing into broader leadership. The role supports hybrid work from Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester, with about 10% travel and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

You will oversee from concept to PS&E, develop alignments and cost estimates, ensure schedule and budget adherence, and collaborate with project leaders to meet client and DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license required or soon-to-be licensed.
• 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 standards; sign and seal documents as required.
• Perform site reviews and field studies to support constructible design solutions.
• Support proposal and task order efforts, including scope development and technical review.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to manage and deliver highway design projects across New England, while staying hands-on and growing into broader leadership. The role supports hybrid work from Boston, East Hartford, or Manchester, with about 10% travel and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

You will oversee from concept to PS&E, develop alignments and cost estimates, ensure schedule and budget adherence, and collaborate with project leaders to meet client and DOT requirements.