Senior Highway Design Task Leader (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to manage highway design projects across New England, staying hands-on while advancing to broader leadership. The role may be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility.

You will lead technical delivery from concept to PS&E, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with PMs on complex DOT initiatives, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Travel may be required; frequency varies by project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of highway design tasks from concept through PS&E.
• Develop and review roadway alignments, design criteria, construction plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and support.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Technical Leaders on complex DOT projects.
• Review designs for compliance with federal, state, and local standards and sign/seal documents.
• 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 / Civil 3D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Design standards (AASHTO / NACTO)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to manage highway design projects across New England, staying hands-on while advancing to broader leadership. The role may be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH with hybrid work flexibility.

You will lead technical delivery from concept to PS&E, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with PMs on complex DOT initiatives, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.