Senior Highway Design Task Leader - Hybrid

CDM Smith; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to oversee highway design projects in the New England region, while staying hands-on and growing into broader technical leadership roles.

The role can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility, and requires PE license, 10 years of experience, and strong CAD/OpenRoads skills. Travel up to 10% may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering required or equivalent.
• PE license and 10 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong CAD/OpenRoads skills and knowledge of design standards.

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

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

PE license

10 years of related experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to oversee highway design projects in the New England region, while staying hands-on and growing into broader technical leadership roles.

The role can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility, and requires PE license, 10 years of experience, and strong CAD/OpenRoads skills. Travel up to 10% may be expected.