Senior Highway Design Task Leader

CDM Smith; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to support and lead highway design projects across New England, staying hands‑on while growing into broader leadership. The role is well suited for mid‑ to senior‑level transportation engineers.

This position can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility, requiring travel as needed to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (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.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering design

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Task Leader to support and lead highway design projects across New England, staying hands‑on while growing into broader leadership. The role is well suited for mid‑ to senior‑level transportation engineers.

This position can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility, requiring travel as needed to support project delivery.