Highway/Roadway Engineer 5

About the role

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects throughout New England. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise and expand your influence within an organization that values your continued growth.

Job 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.

Career Growth

• Clear pathways toward roles such as Senior Task Leader, Project Technical Leader, or Project Manager, aligned with individual career goals.
• Access to technical training, mentoring, and leadership development within CDM Smith’s transportation practice.

Why CDM Smith?

• Long-term transportation programs with stable project pipelines that provide continuity and predictable career progression without constant market uncertainty.
• Ability to remain technically engaged and hands-on with your core expertise while gradually expanding leadership influence at a pace that works for you.
• Collaborative team environment with flexibility and strong career development support.

Skills & Abilities

• Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
• Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background with CTDOT, MassDOT, NHDOT, and Municipal roadway/highway design projects.
• Strong task management experience in roadway and multi-modal design projects from preliminary through final design.
• Drainage network design and analysis experience.
• Familiarity with proposal development and client presentations.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Working knowledge of OpenRoads Concept Station.

Additional Information

• Amount Of Travel Required: 10% or less.
• EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.
• Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions.
• Pay Range: Min USD $100,194.00 Pay Range Max USD $175,365.00 Additional Pay Range Information: CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position.
• Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or not apply to this position.
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No.