Senior Highway Design Task Leader (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Ketchikan (AK); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across New England. This position suits a mid‑ to senior‑level transportation engineer who wants to stay hands‑on while growing into broader leadership responsibilities.

Based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility, the role offers mentorship of junior engineers, collaboration with PMs, and opportunities to drive designs from concept through PS&E

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineer (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience 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/Civil 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Design standards

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 is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across New England. This position suits a mid‑ to senior‑level transportation engineer who wants to stay hands‑on while growing into broader leadership responsibilities.

Based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility, the role offers mentorship of junior engineers, collaboration with PMs, and opportunities to drive designs from concept through PS&E